Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2018C00019:front:0:p23
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geology, and diverse vegetation and wildlife.
 (3) The aesthetic values of the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area contribute to its outstanding universal value and listing as a World Heritage Site under criterion (vii) "contain superlative natural phenomena or areas of exceptional natural beauty and aesthetic importance". Specifically the World Heritage listing states that "The Whitsunday Islands provide a magnificent vista of green vegetated islands and white sandy beaches spread over azure waters".
 (4) Traditional Owners have recognised the outstanding value of the Great Barrier Reef since it formed 8,000 to 12,000 years ago. Their place attachment includes natural, cultural and spiritual values for land and sea country that are beneath, in and above the sea. Traditional Owners and their traditional estates are inseparable. Aesthetic practices preserve the traditional ways of seeing and being.

1.16B  Issues
 (1) The Authority has identified the following issues relating to scenic amenity in the Planning Area.
 (2) The combined effects from cyclones, declining water quality, marine debris and increasing sea temperature are impacting on the natural beauty and phenomena of the Great Barrier Reef ecosystem.
 (3) There are over 50 known hot spots for marine debris in the Planning Area.
 (4) The visual and noise impacts from activities such as coastal development, transient shipping, aircraft and large numbers of tourists, all diminish natural scenic values both visually and audibly. Increasing these uses will lead to cumulative adverse impacts on the scenic amenity in the Planning Area.

1.16C  Strategies
 (1) Balance increasing levels of visitation, a range of experiences (from remote to high use), and conflicting use, with impacts to aesthetic values and damage to the environment.
 (2) Provide a range of setting areas ranging from setting 1 (intensive use) to setting 5 (protected). Place limits on vessel length, group sizes, operation of vessels and aircraft, facilities and certain activities which can be undertaken in the Planning Area (see clause 1.23).
 (3) Align and manage interfaces between marine and land uses including their activities, group sizes and facilities.
Note: For example, island‑based campgrounds correspond with a complementary marine setting.
 (4) Manage and limit areas for high‑speed vessels and motorised water sport to minimise potential visual and noise impacts (see subclauses 2.8(1) to (4)).
 (5) Maintain minimum flight heights for aircraft and provide areas for daily aircraft landings (see clause 2.7).
 (6) Encourage and undertake the removal of marine debris.

Division 2C—Community values (including scientific values)

1.17A  Overview
 (1) For Traditional Owners, the Planning Area is a place of social commune and economic significance. This includes social enjoyment, social gatherings and community ceremonies during times of mourning. Their protocols for customary practices can include:
 (a) greeting people, which is commonly known as a Traditional Owner welcome