What is regional NRM?
The Tasmanian Natural Resource Management Act 2002 established the Tasmanian NRM Framework, setting out the roles and functions of the Tasmanian NRM Council and three Regional Committees – South, North and Cradle Coast. The Tasmanian NRM Council has up to 16 members drawn from community, government and industry representatives from around the State. Its role is to advise the Minister for Environment and Planning on NRM issues including: • identifying the NRM priorities for Tasmania • dealing with NRM issues in a coordinated way • whether the regional NRM plans are suitable for accreditation. The three Regional NRM Committees were established in early 2003. Each has 15 members with expertise in a range of NRM related areas. Their main functions are to: • identify regional NRM priorities • develop a regional NRM strategy for accreditation • facilitate implementation of the strategy, including its monitoring and evaluation • seek, manage and allocate funds in accordance with the strategy.