Land management
Much of Queensland's native wildlife is protected under the Nature Conservation Act 1992. This legislation provides for a licensing system to help protect native wildlife from over exploitation and to ensure wild populations of plants and animals are protected. Anyone who intends to take, use or keep native plants and animals should be familiar with Queensland's wildlife laws and regulations.
Poor land management can result in degradation of the environment and poses a serious threat to the conservation of native wildlife. As such, activities involving the clearing of native vegetation and the destruction of native wildlife are subject to various legislation, and a licence or permit may be required under the Nature Conservation Act 1992.
Land management activities that may have negative impacts on native wildlife (and for which regulation under the Nature Conservation Act 1992 applies) include:
Last updated: 02 August 2005