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In line with the authors’ recommendations, the data presented in the initial report has been subject to a fine scale analysis undertaken for the ACT and Commonwealth Governments by the Landscape Modelling & Decision Support Section, within the New South Wales Office of Environment and Heritage. This analysis is nearing completion and enables the current and potential relative connectivity value of a particular site to be determined.
This information will then form an important input into the planning processes, as applicable.
(2) There is regular liaison between staff of both Directorates on strategic and ecological planning matters. Preliminary results from the fine scale analysis have been provided to EDD and have been utilised in the detailed planning for future urban land in Gungahlin to support statutory environmental approval processes under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 and Planning and Development Act 2007.
Planning—climate change impact
(Question No 2404)
Ms Le Couteur asked the Minister for the Environment and Sustainable Development, upon notice, on 10 May 2012:
(1) How is the Government’s data from the report on Ecological connectivity for climate change in the ACT and surrounding region being used in land planning for the ACT.
(2) What liaison with the Economic Development Directorate is undertaken to ensure that this data is used in the primary stages of land planning for future urban areas.
(3) What work has been undertaken to ensure that this data is integrated into ACTmapi.
Mr Corbell: The answer to the member’s question is as follows:
(1) The data and conclusions from the report on Ecological connectivity for climate change in the ACT and surrounding region are preliminary work aimed at improving the ability to identify areas of important landscape connectivity in the ACT and region.
The authors of the report caution that their work should be regarded as indicative only, as it is based on modelled data and is sensitive to the choice of model parameters, data resolution, ratings for habitat quality and permeability.
In line with the authors’ recommendations, the data presented in the initial report has been subject to a fine scale analysis undertaken for the ACT and Commonwealth Governments by the Landscape Modelling & Decision Support Section, within the New South Wales Office of Environment and Heritage. This analysis is nearing completion and enables the current and potential relative connectivity value of a particular site to be determined.
This information will then form an important input into the planning processes, as applicable.
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