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NSW Ramsar Plan 2006-09: A plan for the protection and wise use of Ramsar wetlands in NSW

The NSW Ramsar Plan 2006-09 aims to guide the Department of Environment and Climate Change NSW and other participating stakeholders in the key actions planned for the next three years to allow NSW and Australia to fulfil its obligations under the Ramsar Convention.

View the individual sections of the plan using the links below. Alternatively you can download the full document, NSW Ramsar Plan 2006-09 (PDF - 596KB).

Contents:

Foreword and Executive summary

Introduction


1. Policy framework


2. Nominations to the Ramsar Convention in NSW

• The Ramsar nomination process in NSW
• Nomination objectives for the Ramsar List in NSW
3. Management of NSW Ramsar sites

• Management objectives for Ramsar sites in NSW
4. Wise use of wetlands communication and awareness framework

• Communication objectives for Ramsar wetlands in NSW
• Conclusion



Appendices




Policy framework

• Appendix 1A - International policy and legislation
• Appendix 1B - Australian Government policy and legislation
• Appendix 1C - NSW Government policy and legislation
• Appendix 1C - Local plans and strategies
Appendix 2 - Ramsar criteria


Appendix 3 - Resolution VIII.19


Appendix 4 -  Acronyms

More information

• Download the full document, NSW Ramsar Plan 2006-09 (PDF - 596 KB)
• Delivering the Ramsar Convention in NSW provides additional guidance with regard to the individual site-management principles, roles and responsibilities identified in each memorandum of understanding negotiated between non-government Ramsar site owners in NSW and the Australian and NSW governments.