Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2021L00219:body:0:p27
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2021L00219
Segment Type: other
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Character Range: 77290–80521

Area will be used to reduce the likelihood of wildfire in the plantations.

2.10.8       Park visitors, commercial tour operators and other members of the public may conduct recreational and other activities in the Forestry Area of the park subject to 2.10.4 and in accordance with Section 3. A permit or licence issued by the Director is required for any commercial operations undertaken in the Forestry Area.

         Actions
2.10.8       In consultation with the Norfolk Island Regional Council and other relevant stakeholders, undertake a review of the Forestry Area to determine its future use and rehabilitation requirements.
         Map 3: Forestry area

                            Tourism and use of the
                          park and botanic garden

                                      Offering world class natural and cultural experiences

              Objective:  To offer world class natural and cultural experiences,
                          that improve understanding of the values of the reserves and enhance the Norfolk Island regional economy

Desired outcomes:  Visitors enjoy, appreciate and understand the values
     of the park and botanic garden

Performance indicators:  Level of satisfaction expressed in feedback from park
   and botanic garden visitors

                                 Level of support for protecting the natural values of the park and botanic garden
             3.                Tourism and use of the park
             and botanic garden
         Norfolk Island National Park and Norfolk Island Botanic Garden are places for public education, enjoyment and recreation and also significant places for the conservation of wildlife and other natural resources. The challenge is to provide visitor access and facilities that ensure visitor safety, without compromising the values of the park and botanic garden.

             3.1              Visitor activities

         Our aims
           •      Visitors enjoy and appreciate the experience of visiting the park and botanic garden.
           •      Visitor use of the park and botanic garden is managed in ways that do not impact upon park and botanic garden values.

         Background
         The types of recreational opportunities appropriate to the Mount Pitt Section of the park are very different from those for Phillip Island and the botanic garden. Furthermore,
         the range of recreational experiences sought by Norfolk Island residents is often very different from those sought by visitors to Norfolk Island.

         Touring by vehicle, walking, horse riding and cycling are popular leisure activities in the Mount Pitt section of the park. The multi-purpose use of roads and walking tracks has safety implications and requires careful management. Visitors are advised to wear sensible footwear and to take water and food supplies on the longer walks. In extreme               wet weather tracks may become slippery and extreme caution is advised. Dog walking is not allowed in the Botanic Gardens nor Phillip Island sections of the park. The Mount Pitt section of the park (see Maps 1 and 4) is the only part of the park exempt from the general prohibition on dog-walking.