Indicator protocols: status and trends of significant native species and ecological communities 2008-08-11T23:03:37Z 2008-09-04T07:13:48Z Indicator protocols: status and trends of significant native species and ecological communities Significant native species and ecological communities National Land and Water Resources Audit National Land and Water Resources Audit <p>Significant native species and ecological communities are considered to be important natural values or assets. This is reflected in the recognition afforded to them in international treaties, legislation, investment programs and within the broader community. Concern about further decline and possible extinction is widespread and is reflected in the prominence in the media and in public debate, especially in regard to development proposals or management regimes which have the potential to further threaten significant native species and ecological communities.</p> PN21526 PN21526