This guidance: (a) applies to terrestrial habitats and wetlands, excluding aquatic ecosystems such as lakes, estuaries and marine habitats; (b) concerns land clearing where natural ecosystems will be reinstated; (c) focuses on effective use of completion criteria to measure biodiversity in rehabilitation projects; and (d) addresses general principles only. Additional consultation is required for project specific advice.
The content of this advice has not been updated to reflect the EPA’s revised policy framework.
Published Date:
June 26, 2006
Guidelines and procedures: