This policy provides a framework for the development of translocation proposals for threatened and protected plants and animals under the Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016 (BC Act), where the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water is the approval authority.
This strategy was developed to help address elevated nutrient levels and reduced river flows, which are thought to be two major factors that contribute to stresses on the river.
This policy outlines the roles and responsibilities for those involved in scientific, education and conservation actions that require a scientific licence.