New Zealand suspends SNA identification for three years, with a review and indigenous biodiversity protection.
New Zealand's Resource Management (Freshwater and Other Matters) Amendment Act has approved a three-year suspension on identifying new significant natural areas (SNAs). This decision responds to concerns about previous broad definitions that limited land use. A review will assess how SNAs are identified and managed, involving consultations with stakeholders. The obligation to protect indigenous biodiversity remains intact, with changes to the National Policy Statement for Indigenous Biodiversity planned for early next year.
October 23, 2024
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