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
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Member
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Deputy
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Presiding Member
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Dennis Mutton
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Conservation Council nominee
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Maurice Roche
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Jeanette Gellard
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NRM Council nominee
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Penny Paton
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Dianne Ashby
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SA Farmers Federation nominee
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Jennifer Lillecrapp
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Alex Ratcliff
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LGA nominee
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Jayne Bates
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Kym McHugh
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Minister's representative
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Bruce Munday
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Joe Keynes
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Contact
Secretary
Native Vegetation Council
GPO Box 1047
Adelaide 5001 SA
Phone: (08) 8303 9741
Email: nvc@sa.gov.au