Victorian Consolidated Legislation

Wildlife Act 1975 - SECT 29

PART IV RESEARCH AND MANAGEMENT

Secretary to carry out research etc.

29. Secretary to carry out research etc.

Subject to the direction and control of the Minister the Secretary shall carry
out or cause to be carried out investigations, field studies, and scientific
or biological research for the purpose of conserving, and propagating wildlife
or improving, conserving, or maintaining wildlife habitat and in particular,
without in any way limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Secretary may
carry out or cause to be carried out-

   (a)  surveys of wildlife populations and wildlife habitats;

   (b)  investigations concerning the possible effects and influence on
        wildlife and wildlife habitat of any existing or proposed river
        improvement work, drainage projects, water conservation projects,
        re-afforestation projects and any other project which may affect
        wildlife or wildlife habitat;

   (c)  banding or marking of wildlife;

   (d)  collection of wildlife for examination and study;

   (e)  management of wildlife or wildlife habitat;

   (f)  works for the improvement or preservation of wildlife habitat;

   (g)  such public education programmes as he considers necessary for
        promoting and maintaining an appreciation of the value of wildlife;



   (h)  scientific or biological research, studies, or investigations in
        conjunction with other scientific organizations;

        (i)    economic studies and investigations with respect to the
               raising, keeping, and rearing of any taxon of wildlife for
               commercial purposes;

   (j)  removal of wildlife from any particular locality;

   (k)  any act or operation for the conservation of wildlife and improvement
        of wildlife habitat.