Delivering the Ramsar Convention in NSW
In NSW a diverse range of stakeholders are working cooperatively to promote the conservation and wise use of wetlands and to implement the Ramsar Convention. Effective conservation of wetlands requires complementary management of both land and water by government and land managers.
Publisher: Department of Environment, Climate Change and Water NSW
Cost: Free
Language: English
ISBN: 978-1-74232-834-8
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ID: DECCW20100563
File: PDF 590.23 KB / Pages 24
Name: delivering-the-ramsar-convention-in-nsw-100563.pdf
Water availability is the primary pressure on inland wetlands, while urban development is a significant pressure on coastal wetlands. Cooperation and coordination between all players remains pivotal to the conservation and restoration of wetlands listed under the Ramsar Convention and other wetlands.
Conservation and site management are key elements, as is honouring Australia’s commitment to nominate significant, relevant wetlands for inclusion in the List of Wetlands of International Importance (Ramsar List). Once listed, wetlands remain so in perpetuity and need to be managed to ensure their special ecological values are maintained or improved.