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Have your say on climate change in the Mallee

Sun, 14 Feb 2016 11:36:00

The Draft Mallee Natural Resource Management Plan for Climate Change is now out for public comment.

This Plan is the first of its kind in the region and considers climate projections recently released by the CSIRO and Bureau of Meteorology to evaluate the impact a changing climate may have on land, water and biodiversity in the Victorian Mallee.

Using this information, priorities for where natural resource management efforts are targeted, and the type of work to be done, have been identified.

“Changed climate conditions are likely to exacerbate the negative impacts of existing threats such as invasive species, habitat loss and fragmentation,” Mallee CMA deputy chair Dr John Cooke said.

“It is important that we plan for these expected changes by identifying and implementing actions that both minimise the impact of these threats and improve the adaptive capacity of our landscapes.”

“We are seeking feedback on this Consultation Draft to help us make informed decisions about issues and locations that are important to Mallee communities.”

To read the draft plan and have your say, visit the Mallee CMA website at http://www.malleecma.vic.gov.au

Hard copies are also available by request to the Mallee CMA via phone 5051 4377 or email: info@malleecma.com.au.

Submissions close at 4.30pm Friday, 4 March 2016.