The South Australian Government has released a new blueprint for managing the state's natural resources.

 

Released by the State Minister for Sustainability Paul Caica, the Our Place Our Future State Natural Resources Management Plan, South Australia 2012-17  establishes the policy framework for natural resource management in the state for the next decade, with specific priorities for the next five years.

 

“The plan provides high level guidance for anyone making decisions about natural resource use,” Mr Caica said.

 

“It provides a framework that enables all these groups to work together to responsibly manage natural resources in a way that balances the needs of all community sectors and guarantees the  long term sustainability of our resources. These resources – water, soil, plants and animals – are vital to maintaining our economy and way of life.”

 

The plan was released after a draft copy of the NRM plan was released for public consultation in September last year.