The effects of a disaster on the natural environment may be a direct result of the disaster or through a secondary impact or flow on from the disaster response or recovery process. Impacts to the environment may include damage or loss of flora and fauna, poor air quality, reduced water quality, land degradation and contamination, or damage to heritage listed places.
Environmental Recovery focuses on rectifying the impacts on the natural environment as a direct result of a disaster or through a secondar impact or consequence. Impacts to the environment may include damage or loss of lora and fauna, poor air quality, reduced water quality, land degradation and contamination as well as cultural and build heritage listed place issues.
State Lead Agency: Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation