Native Vegetation Council

The Native Vegetation Council (NVC) is an independent body established by the Native Vegetation Act 1991. The NVC monitors the overall condition of the state’s vegetation and makes decisions on a wide range of matters concerning native vegetation in South Australia.

Its responsibilities include:

The seven NVC members are appointed by the Governor of South Australia. They come from a range of backgrounds and have knowledge and experience in the preservation and management of native vegetation.

Current NVC members are:

Role

Member

Deputy

Presiding Member

Dennis Mutton

 

Conservation Council nominee

Maurice Roche

Jeanette Gellard

NRM Council nominee

Penny Paton

Dianne Ashby

SA Farmers Federation nominee

Jennifer Lillecrapp

Alex Ratcliff

LGA nominee

Jayne Bates

Kym McHugh

Minister's representative

Bruce Munday

Joe Keynes

Contact

Secretary
Native Vegetation Council
GPO Box 1047
Adelaide 5001 SA
Phone: (08) 8303 9741
Email: nvc@sa.gov.au

Department of Environment, Water and Natural Resources (DEWNR)