The rainforests are inscribed for their importance to both ecological and biological processes as well as their biodiversity and the threatened species they support.
Soil removal from the area to be surface-mined alters or destroys many natural soil characteristics, and reduces its biodiversity and productivity for agriculture.
These assemblies were to be responsible for regional strategies dealing with sustainable development, economic development, spatial planning, transport, waste, housing, culture (including tourism) and biodiversity.
