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use the park, what visitors expect, and how satisfied they are.

 Research and monitoring activities are subject to the EPBC Act and EPBC Regulations, including those that involve native species, those conducted for commercial purposes, and those that require access to biological resources. These actions must be carried out in accordance with the prescriptions outlined in this management plan.

 Challenges

   •      Supporting Nguraṟitja to keep their knowledge and skills strong and pass them on to younger generations

   •      Ensuring Aṉangu control the use of their ICIP, including its use by Parks Australia

   •      Managing the park as part of a broader 'living' cultural and natural landscape, sharing knowledge and engaging with regional stakeholders to do this
   •      Ensuring adequate information to make decisions about long-term sustainability of groundwater use from the Dune Plains and Southern Aquifers
   •      Conducting research and monitoring to inform management of the park's cultural and natural values, and sharing this knowledge to park staff, Nguraṟitja, and other stakeholders. This includes improving understanding of the impacts of climate change, the status and ecology of listed or significant species, and involving Aṉangu in this work

   •      Improving our ways of storing, retrieving and sharing data and knowledge

 Prescriptions

     3.1.1        The principles for cultural and natural heritage management are:

 1. to protect and maintain strong Tjukurpa, culture and country;

 2. the intergenerational transfer of knowledge and skills is a priority;

 3. Nguraṟitja will guide priorities for cultural and natural heritage management;

 4. Aṉangu and scientific knowledge, skills and decision-making will be used; and

 5. acknowledging that the living cultural landscape extends beyond the park's boundaries.
3.1.2        The principles for research and monitoring are to:

         1. identify and monitor threats to park values and ways to reduce these threats;

         2. ensure the best available knowledge and evidence is available and applied for decision making and management programs;
         3. use effective systems for recording, storing and accessing knowledge;

         4. ensure that outputs assist with evaluating and reviewing management performance;

         5. ensure Aṉangu and staff have opportunities to participate and develop skills; and

         6. facilitate incorporatione of Aṉangu knowledge and skills.

3.1.3        The Director may carry out research and monitoring that involves actions covered by ss.354 and 354A and species listed under Part 13 of the EPBC Act that are consistent with this management plan.

3.1.4        Organisations and individuals may carry out research and monitoring, including actions covered by ss.354 and 354A of the EPBC Act:
         1. in collaboration with the Director under a written agreement with the Director; or

         2. in accordance with a permit issued by the Director.

3.1.5        Research and monitoring may only be carried out for commercial purposes with the approval of the Board and in accordance with