Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2015L01389:body:0:p11
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Character Range: 31616–34823

the most diverse seabird populations in the Indian Ocean and is the only seabird rookery within a radius of 900 kilometres.
-           The park supports coconut trees that are considered to be the most primitive form of the species.
-           The park supports globally threatened species (green and hawksbill turtles) and two endemic subspecies (Cocos buff-banded rail and Cocos subspecies of pandanus).
-           The park supports a diverse fish fauna including hybrid fish, with substantial populations of butterfly fish and sharks.

Cultural values

     * The park contains relics and remains from human activities undertaken early last century, and an internationally significant shipwreck: the SMS Emden.
-           The park contains sites of social and historical significance, including the wreck of a German raider, the SMS Emden, sunk by the HMAS Sydney in 1914, the first naval engagement for the Royal Australian Navy.

Objectives of the plan
Based on the park's values the objectives for management of the park are:

   -             The park's natural values are protected and conserved
   -             There is a greater understanding of marine and terrestrial ecosystem diversity, processes, values and threats to inform conservation management decisions
   -             The park's cultural values are protected and conserved
   -             A limited range of opportunities are available during the life of the plan for rare, unique, educational and safe natural and cultural-focused experiences without disturbing park values
   -             Cooperative and productive partnerships with stakeholders help address the prescriptions of this plan and issues of mutual interest
   -             Appropriate management actions are implemented to support the administration, management and protection of the park.
The park's values provide the basis and rationale for the management of the park and underpin this plan's objectives, policies and actions.
The management prescriptions in this plan contribute to achieving the objectives for the management of the park. These objectives support the purpose for which the park was declared and conservation of the park's values and ensure the park is managed consistently with the assigned International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) categories. The conditions of the Lease for the park (to the Commonwealth) require this plan to take into account and incorporate world-class park management practices. For further information on the lease arrangements for the park, see Section 6.1, Community, stakeholder and partnerships.

                    Management plan for
                    Pulu Keeling National Park

    1.                  Introductory provisions

    1.1              Short title

This management plan may be cited as the Pulu Keeling National Park Management Plan.

    1.2              Commencement and termination

This management plan will come into operation following approval by the Minister under s.370 of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act), on a date specified by the Minister or the day after it is registered under the Legislative Instruments