16
CurrentSignificance to nature and its value
Schedule 1Classification of animals and declared management intent
Part 2Protected wildlife
Division 3Critically endangered wildlife
Subdivision 2Declared management intent
16 Significance to nature and its value
(1)
An animal that is critically endangered wildlife is a component of Queensland’s biodiversity and a vital feature of the ecosystem in which the animal lives.
(2)
Without limiting subsection (1), the animal represents—
(a)
a part of the Australian biota that is of inherent value and potential importance for the maintenance of ecosystem processes; and
(b)
a source of genetic information integral to an understanding of the evolution of the Australian biota; and
(c)
a genetic resource of potential benefit to society.
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