Net Gain Half-day Technical Seminar

Management of native vegetation in Victoria is a sensitive and complex issue, particularly for anyone wishing to protect or develop their land. This seminar introduces “Victoria’s Native Vegetation Framework” and the State Government’s policy of overall “Net Gain”.

Guest speakers:Gavan Mathieson, Manager Native Vegetation Management, Department of Sustainability and Environment; Henry Jackson: Senior Associate, Deacons Sharon MacDonnell; Manager Environmental Services, VicRoads; Rob Taber, CEO Villawood Properties; Dr Charles Meredith, CEO Biosis Research

Issues covered: legislative framework and appeals process, challenges and opportunities surrounding practical implementation, opportunities for improving the process.