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built and  generally  well  maintained, the lighthouse precinct is in relatively good, stable
 condition. The policies and management guidelines set out in this heritage management plan strive to ensure that the Commonwealth heritage values
 of the Cape Byron Lightstation are recognised, maintained, and preserved for future generations.

   1.   Introduction

   1.1  Background and purpose

 AMSA is the Commonwealth  agency  responsible for AtoNs. Our network includes the Cape Byron Lighthouse (NSW) built by the Department of Public Works in 1901.

 The Environment Protection & Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act) requires us to prepare management plans that satisfy the
 obligations included in Schedule 7A and 7B of the EPBC Regulations 2000. The principal features of this management plan are:

  •       a description of the place, its heritage values, their condition and the method used to assess its significance

  •       an administrative management framework

  •       a description of any proposals for change

  •       an array of conservation policies that protect and manage the place

  •       an implementation plan

  •       the ways the policies will be monitored and how the management plan will be reviewed.

 We have commissioned this heritage management plan to guide the future conservation of the place.
 This plan provides the framework and basis for the conservation and best practice management of the Cape Byron Lighthouse in recognition of  its
 heritage values. The policies in this plan indicate the objectives for identification, protection, conservation and presentation of the commonwealth heritage values of the place. Figure 2. shows the basic planning process applied.

   1.2  Heritage management plan objectives

 The objectives of this heritage management plan are to:

  •       protect, conserve and manage the Commonwealth heritage values of the Cape Byron Lightstation.

  •       interpret and promote the Commonwealth heritage values of the Cape Byron  Lightstation.

  •       manage use of the lightstation

  •       use best practice standards, including ongoing technical and community input, and apply
  best available knowledge and expertise when

 Figure 2. Planning process applied for heritage management (Australia ICOMOS, 1999)

  considering actions likely to have a substantial impact on Commonwealth heritage values.

 In undertaking these objectives, this plan aims to:

  •       Provide for the protection and conservation of  the heritage values of the place while minimising any impacts on the environment by applying
  the relevant environmental management requirements in a manner consistent with Commonwealth heritage management principles.

  •       Take into account the significance of the region as a cultural landscape occupied by Aboriginal people over many thousands of years.

  •       Recognise that the site has been occupied by
  lease holders since the early 20th century.

  •       Encourage site  use that is compatible with the historical fabric, infrastructure and general environment.

  •       Record and document maintenance works, and changes to the fabric in