Nature Conservation (Plants) Regulation 2020
sch.1-sec.18Significance to nature and its value
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sch.1-sec.18 Significance to nature and its value
A plant that is vulnerable wildlife is a component of Queensland’s biodiversity and a vital feature of the ecosystem in which the plant lives. Without limiting subsection (1) , the plant 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.18-ssec.1) A plant that is vulnerable wildlife is a component of Queensland’s biodiversity and a vital feature of the ecosystem in which the plant lives. (sch.1-sec.18-ssec.2) Without limiting subsection (1) , the plant 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.