Conservation and Environment

Why Biodiversity Matters - Our Task

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Our task is to ensure that Victoria’s biodiversity is conserved by integrating the conservation of biodiversity into all relevant activities. It is an achievable task, and it is a task to which all Victorians can be reasonably expected to contribute, whether at home or at work, in business, government or as part of other organisations. To ensure biodiversity is valued as an essential part of Victoria’s well-being, it is vital that all Victorians recognise that conserving biodiversity is a part of everyday life. Not all our actions will affect biodiversity, but many will.

Over the last few decades we have greatly improved our understanding of human impacts on ecosystems, and become more conscious of the responsibility of stewardship which goes with the use of our natural wealth. The consequence of deriving wealth and enjoyment from our rich natural heritage is that we have a responsibility to conserve it for future generations. Our goal is to ensure that the quality of their inheritance is not diminished.