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“rare, vulnerable or endangered wildlife” has the meaning used in the Nature Conservation
Act 1992.

“reasonably necessary” interference with vegetation is only regarded as reasonably
necessary for a particular purpose if there is no alternative way of achieving the purpose
that is prudent and feasible and would avoid the interference with vegetation or

significantly reduce the extent of the interference with vegetation.
“regional ecosystem” has the meaning used in the Vegetation Management Act 1999.
“regrowth” means any vegetation that is less than seven (7) years of age.
“reinstatement notice” see section 23.
“riparian vegetation” includes—

(a) vegetation along foreshores; and

(b) vegetation within:

(@) a permanent freshwater watercourse or existing within 50 metres from the

top of the bank of a permanent freshwater watercourse; or

(ii) a permanent tidal watercourse or existing within 250 metres from the top of

the bank of a permanent tidal watercourse; or

(iit) Lake Macdonald or within 400 metres of the full level of ponded water
within Lake Macdonald.

(iv) vegetation which is found in the riparian zone.

“riparian zone” means land which adjoins, directly influences, or is influenced by a body of

water.

“serious environmental harm” has the meaning used in the Environmental Protection Act

1994.

“subordinate local law” means a law made by a local government about a matter that a local

law expressly states that the local government may make about the matter.

_ “topping” has the meaning used in the Australian Standard AS 4347 - 1996.