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In NSW, the overwhelming majority of logged native forest ends up as low-value woodchips, with small amounts of value adding and high levels of controversy. Native forests provide far greater value for their ecosystem services and long‐term carbon storage. As we move towards a low carbon economy, our naturally carbon dense native forests will become increasingly valuable.
 
It is time to restore balance, integrity and legitimacy into the NSW planning process. Time and time again, the process is shown to favour financial outcomes for private development, to close out meaningful community participation in decision making, and to use environmental assessments with discretion.
 
Opposition to mining and gas extraction in NSW is growing as the industry expands and its impacts are better understood.
 
The NSW marine environment is home to thousands of different species of aquatic plants and wildlife. A unique mixing of coastal currents means that about 80% of these marine plants and animals are found only in Australian waters.
 
The 2011 NSW election provides exciting opportunities for visionary environmental leadership. There is broad and enduring public support for action to protect the environment. Government research consistently demonstrates that the public considers protection of the environment and sound management of natural resources to be a top priority for attention by the NSW government.
 
One of the best investments NSW can make is the protection of nature. Healthy, natural ecosystems provide billions of dollars worth of goods and services essential for the wellbeing of local communities and businesses in NSW. From erosion control and flood mitigation to clean water and fresh fish, natural ecosystems underpin the social and economic fabric of this state.
 
Climate change is a serious threat to our environment and the economy. All levels of government in Australia must take real action to dramatically decrease greenhouse gas pollution. Taking action to reduce carbon pollution offers exciting opportunities for modernising the energy sector by encouraging innovative technology development, new investment and the realisation of future-thinking energy supply and demand options.
 
Rivers and wetlands in NSW are under critical stress due to a history of unsustainable water extraction. The Murray Darling Basin has lost 90% of its wetlands and native fish populations, and 80% of its waterbird populations and River Red Gums.
 
NSW could move rapidly towards becoming a waste free society, where waste products are effectively collected and re‐used to produce other necessary goods. Many residents are eager to dispose of waste products ethically and to know they are contributing to a solution rather than a problem. There is also increasing consumer demand for products made from recycled materials.
 
Sustainability is about meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
 

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