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crab (Birgus latro), which was formerly abundant on the southern atoll but is now rare or absent (Bunce 1988). Green turtles (Chelonia mydas), listed as vulnerable under the EPBC Act, nest on North Keeling Island and hawksbill turtles (Eretmochelys imbricata) occur in the waters of the park. Three other of the world's seven marine turtle species visit from time to time. Two species of dolphin are regularly seen in the park, which has a healthy fish fauna with substantial populations of butterfly fish and sharks.
Pulu Keeling's forests and other native flora are examples of the original vegetation of the region and include a number of species no longer found elsewhere in the Cocos (Keeling) Islands.
This third management plan for Pulu Keeling National Park has been prepared in accordance with the EPBC Act and through the engagement of and consultation with the local community, as well as off-island stakeholders (including scientists and researchers) and the broader Australian public. This includes two publicly advertised opportunities to provide written comments towards the development of the plan.
The plan takes into account the comments arising from these consultation activities and will guide the conservation and management of this small, unique and significant national park for the next 10 years.Pulu Keeling National Park will be managed to preserve its flora, fauna and marine environment, ensuring that the park's ecological condition is maintained, while providing some opportunities for limited and controlled visitor access.

Sally Barnes
Director of National Parks

Acknowledgments
The Director of National Parks is grateful to the individuals and organisations who contributed to this management plan, in particular the Pulu Keeling National Park Community Management Committee, those who responded to the call to 'Have Your Say' and those who provided comments on the draft management plan for the park.

Contents
Foreword                                                     i
Acknowledgements                                             ii
Executive summary (in English)                                   vi
Executive summary (in Cocos-Malay)                               ix
Vision and values of Pulu Keeling National Park                 1
  Park vision                                                 2
  Park values                                                 2
  Objectives of the plan                                         3
Management plan for Pulu Keeling National Park                5
    1. Introductory provisions                                            6
           1.   Short title                                                  6
           2.   Commencement and termination                                 6
           3.   Interpretation (refer also Appendix A – Page 70)                      6
           4.   Planning process and legislative context
              (refer also Appendix B – Page 73)                             6
    2. IUCN category                                                  7
           1.   IUCN category and zoning                                      7
    3. Natural heritage management                                       9
           1.   Terrestrial ecosystems and species                               9
           2.   Marine ecosystems and species                                  13
           3.   Research and monitoring                                       15
    4. Cultural heritage management                                     20
           1.   Cultural heritage site management                               20
    5. Visitor management and park use                                    22
           1.   Visitor access and use                                        22
           2.   Tourism and other commercial activities                            26
           3.   Communicating park values                                     28
    6. Stakeholders and partnerships                                     30