Infrastructure, Planning
and Natural Resources
Native Vegetation Inquiry
Productivity Commission
LB2 Collins Street East
MELBOURNE  VIC  8003

Attention: Mr lan Campbell

18 July 2003

Dear Mr Campbell,

Re: 		Impacts of Native Vegetation & Biodiversity Regulations

I write on behalf of the Riverina Highlands Regional Native Vegetation in response to your call for comments on the issues paper.

The committee is of the opinion that the Riverina Highland Plan, which is a Regional Vegetation Management Plan under the Native Vegetation Conservation Act, is an equitable way forward in managing our vegetation.

I have enclosed a CD version of the plan; this also contains the Strategy and Resource Guides to assist landholders with interpretation and planning on farm vegetation.

The committee worked very hard to derive reasonable outcomes for landholders and the general community, and hope their work can assist others produce the same.

If you require any further information regarding this matter, please contact Jack Chubb at the Albury Office of Department of Infrastructure Planning and Natural Resources.

Yours faithfully

CJ Chubb
Snr Natural Resource Officer, Landscapes Branch