Collection: Tech Book

An introductory tool for those interested and involved in local government. Covers the Local Government Act and associated legislation.

Documents the work, findings and recommendations of the Task Force set up to provide actions and policies to minimise the occurrence and extent of blue-green algal blooms in the medium to long term.

The Minister for Natural Resources established the Blue-Green Algae Task Force to minimise algal problems statewide during the 1991/92 summer, and to provide recommendations for actions and policies to minimise the occurrence and extent of blue-green algal blooms in the medium and longer terms.

Describes the broad management directions and some specific actions; and defines the major programmes and priorities for the management of the natural and cultural heritage and for the future use of the Blue Mountains National Park.

Papers presented at a forum presented by theWollondilly Phosphorous Action Campaign, begun in response to increasing blue-green algae blooms throughout the Wollondilly River catchment. Looked at challenges and ways of combating the problem.

Biodiversity and Local Government Forum participants jointly explored some of the issues and opportunities related to the conservation of indigenous flora and fauna in urban areas. This report provides a brief overview of the management actions and polici

Explains biological diversity and the three levels at which it is usually considered: genetic, species and ecosystems diversity. It also briefly discusses why biological diversity is important, especially the value of its components and diversity itself.