Acts and Conventions

According to the Ramsar Treaty, 'Swamps, marshes, billabongs, lakes, salt marshes, mudflat, mangroves, coral reefs, fens, peat bogs or bodies of water' are

• Types of wetlands
• Types of deserts
• Types of forests
• Types of mountains

What year was the Ramsar Convention established?

• 1971
• 1980
• 1965
• 1975

What is the main objectives of a Flora and Fauna action statement

• To inform conservation and decisions for the recovery of threatened species

• To identify current threatening processes and guide further management of Victoria's biodiversity

• To reduce the number of protected areas in Victoria

• To outline strategies for urban development in protected areas

Which management objective is NOT intended for Victorian Ramsar sites?

• To maintain or restore appropriate water regimes

• To promote community understanding and support
• To increase the population of invasive species
• To ensure recreational use is consistent with cultural values

Which of the following does the Flora and Fauna Guarantee Amendment Act 2019 NOT address?

• • The impact of invasive species on native biodiversity

• Climate change adaptation for ecosystems

• Illegal sales of endangered species

• The restoration of degraded ecosystems

The Australasian bittern is classed as an endangered species and migrates to the Barmah Forest wetlands?

• True

• False

The convention that provides a framework for national action and cooperation for the conservation and wise use of wetlands and their resources is called the ...... convention.

A international convention or treaty is a

• Informal gathering of like-minded people

• Formal agreement between national and state governments

• Informal agreement between states

• Formal agreement between countries

Which is NOT a pillar of the Ramsar convention?

• Wise use of wetlands
• Designation of wetlands of international importance
• Cooperation at the international level

• Promotion of sustainable agriculture

Identify a positive effect of the Ramsar Convention