Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020
sch.1-sec.25Significance to nature and its value
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sch.1-sec.25 Significance to nature and its value
An animal that is endangered wildlife is a component of Queensland’s biodiversity and a vital feature of the ecosystem in which the animal lives. Without limiting subsection (1) , the animal represents— a part of the Australian biota that is of inherent value and potential importance for the maintenance of ecosystem processes; and a source of genetic information integral to an understanding of the evolution of the Australian biota; and a genetic resource of potential benefit to society. (sch.1-sec.25-ssec.1) An animal that is endangered wildlife is a component of Queensland’s biodiversity and a vital feature of the ecosystem in which the animal lives. (sch.1-sec.25-ssec.2) Without limiting subsection (1) , the animal represents— a part of the Australian biota that is of inherent value and potential importance for the maintenance of ecosystem processes; and a source of genetic information integral to an understanding of the evolution of the Australian biota; and a genetic resource of potential benefit to society.
- (a) a part of the Australian biota that is of inherent value and potential importance for the maintenance of ecosystem processes; and
- (b) a source of genetic information integral to an understanding of the evolution of the Australian biota; and
- (c) a genetic resource of potential benefit to society.