Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (National Recovery Plan for the Wollemi Pine (Wollemia nobilis)) Instrument 2025
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Assessment and approval
The known wild population of the Wollemi Pine occurs entirely within Wollemi National Park, which is managed by the NSW NPWS. The security of the Wollemi Pine population is aided by National Park tenure and is governed by the provisions of the NSW NPW Act as well as amendments to the Act which allowed for the declaration of the Wollemi Pine habitat as an AIS. These provisions offer a strong level of legal protection to the Wollemi Pine against activities which could negatively impact the species. Additionally, Commonwealth and NSW legislation detail assessment and approval pathways for activities that may impact on listed threatened species such as the Wollemi Pine.
NSW NPWS are responsible for the assessment and approval of all actions under this plan via the appropriate NSW and Commonwealth pathways. Where required, these processes will be completed prior to commencement of any action.