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must not be inconsistent with the Commonwealth Heritage management principles prescribed by the EPBC Regulations (Schedule 7B).

         Issue
         Knowledge about the historical features of the park and botanic garden needs to be broadened.

         Prescriptions
2.2.1          Where the values of places in the park and botanic garden that are listed on the Commonwealth Heritage List include cultural heritage values, the places are to be managed in a manner consistent with relevant heritage management principles prescribed by the EPBC Regulations.

2.2.2          As far as practicable, historic sites will be identified, conserved and their significance interpreted.

         Actions
2.2.3          Produce interpretive material and signage to support the historic and cultural heritage of the park and botanic garden.
2.2.4          Consult with Norfolk Island historical and cultural agencies and experts, and other stakeholders in relation to the conservation and management of cultural values.
2.3 Botanic garden and herbarium collection

         Our aims
           •      Establish and maintain a living and herbarium collection representative of Norfolk Island's vascular flora with an emphasis on providing educational, interpretative and tourism experiences for visitors.
           •      Contribute to the conservation of threatened plant species through the establishment and maintenance of healthy ex-situ plantings and seed collections.

         Background
         The botanic garden, which covers an area of 5.5 hectares and is adjacent to the park, is located on Mission Road near the Mount Pitt Road entrance to the park.

         Under Section 3.1 – IUCN category and zoning, the botanic garden has been assigned IUCN protected area management category IV, habitat/species management area, to be managed in accordance with the management principles set down in Schedule 8 of the EPBC Regulations.

         The botanic garden fulfils varied functions as set out in the aims. The living collection, display and the herbarium collection are valuable resources for the provision of horticultural and botanical information.

         Its infrastructure, including the Discovery Centre, the living collection, and the walking tracks, provide a comprehensive picture of the park and botanic garden for education, interpretation and tourism-related activities. A boardwalk provides wheelchair access to the top of the botanic garden. The winding tracks and dense vegetation of the botanic garden provide an opportunity for visitors to experience the sensation of being in an ancient jungle.

         Issues
           •      Public paths and infrastructure needs to be monitored and maintained to ensure visitor safety.
           •      The botanic garden's infrastructure must continue to provide for education, interpretation and tourism-related activities.

         Prescriptions
2.3.1          The botanic garden will continue to place a strong focus on education, interpretation and tourism-related activities.
2.3.2          As a priority, the remnant lowland subtropical hardwood forest will be maintained.

2.3.3          The Director may take actions or authorise (whether by permit, contract, lease, letter or licence) actions by other persons concerning species, including species listed under