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Land-Use Conflicts


Land in NSW where mining is prohibited or access is severely restricted

Land Use

Area
(sq km)
%

Aboriginal lands

500
0.06

Parks and reserves

38600
4.8

World Heritage areas not included as parks and reserves

5000
0.6

Commonwealth lands

700
0.08

Urban Areas

4000
0.5

Gemstone areas

1000
0.1

Forest Reserves

38000
4.7

TOTAL

87800
11.0
Source: Australian Mining Industry Council

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