The Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania (NRE) is responsible for the sustainable management of the State’s natural and cultural heritage for the benefit of the Tasmanian community. Its role in planning is significant because of the many connections between planning and environmental management. In relation to planning, NRE:
- provides strategic advice to the Government on agriculture, forestry, inland waters, biosecurity, marine resources, parks and reserves, heritage, environment and lands
- has a critical role in mapping and aerial photography
- maintains accurate land tenure information
- is responsible for the planning and management of national parks, other land reserves, marine reserves and world heritage areas
- is responsible for natural resource management, geo-conservation, waterway and coastal protection, and managing invasive species
- is responsible for the conservation of threatened species and communities
- performs reserve activity assessments (like an environmental impact assessment on private land)
- has an advisory role in conservation assessments of developments on private land.
The NRE does not have a role in deciding planning applications or creating or amending Local Provisions Schedules.
