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2.8. Areas of High Conservation Significance

The South Eastern Highlands and the Australian Alps are both considered to be adequately represented in the National Reserve System. The region is home to a number of conservation reserves, which are listed here. In total, 54% of the ACT is devoted to conservation reserves (ACT Government, 2012).



References and Resources
• ACT Government – Environment and Sustainable Development. 2012. Draft ACT nature conservation strategy 2012-2022.


• Australian Government – Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities. 2012. The National Reserve System.
 

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