SPPS Strategic Planning Policy Statement Edition 2 (December 2025)·Page 112
Ecological Networks
Ecological networks maintain environmental processes and conserve biodiversity through core areas, movement routes, and buffer zones.
Ecological networks are intended to maintain environmental processes and to help conserve and enhance biodiversity. They comprise core areas, movement routes (linear corridors, stepping stones or permeable areas allowing travel between core areas), and buffer zones.
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