By: Farrier, Stein

Paperback

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THE ENVIRONMENTAL LAW HANDBOOK was first published in 1988, and has been the standard textbook and resource for students, professionals and anyone interested in the area of environmental planning, protection and regulation in New South Wales.

Professor David Farrier and Justice Paul Stein, together with over 17 experts continue to bring their insight and extensive experience to The Environmental Law Handbook.

This long awaited new edition is written in plain English without glossing over the complexities of the law. It has been comprehensively revised and now includes a new chapter on energy, and expanded discussion on biodiversity, development and environmental assessment regimes.

The Handbook is an essential reference for students, practitioners, advocates, activists, town planners, policy makers, academics and the media. The authors include some of the most prominent people in environmental law in NSW: Barristers, solicitors, professors, academics and policy makers.

The scope of environmental law
Basic concepts in environmental law
Land use planning
Public lands
Development
Environmental Assessment in NSW
Commonwealth Environmental Assessment
Local Government
Pollution control & waste disposal
Energy NEW CHAPTER
Agriculture
Biodiversity
Forestry
Coastal & riverside lands
Water Supply
Catchment Management
Heritage Protection
Mining
Fisheries
Land rights

ISBN: 9780455228754
ISBN-10: 0455228752
Audience: Professional
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Published: 4th October 2011
Publisher: Thomson Reuters Australia, Limited