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in Policies 10.5.1 and 10.5.2 in considering harvest levels and conditions for Category A activities, and proposals for Category B activities, the Board will consider:
        (a)      consistency of the activity with the conservation of park values (Section 1.4)
        (b)      consistency of the activity with Australian IUCN Management principles for a national park (Appendix H)
        (c)       consistency of the activity with principles of ecologically sustainable use
        (d)      likely impacts on species protected under the EPBC Act or Northern Territory laws
        (e)      harvest methods, location, extent, timing and frequency of the activity
        (f)        end use of the resource and consistency of presentation of Kakadu National Park as Aboriginal land and a national park of World Heritage status
        (g)      visitor and other safety issues
        (h)      the extent to which the activity will provide opportunities for Bininj/Mungguy
        (i)        the costs to the Director of managing and monitoring the activity.

     10.5.4          In addition to Section 10.5.3, before making a decision in relation to Category B proposals the Board will require:
        (a)      the preparation of an Environmental Impact Assessment
        (b)      the proposal to be made available for public comment.

     10.5.5          The Board may also require:

        (a)      the preparation of a wildlife management plan by the proponent

        (b)      the proponent to seek approval from an independent Animal Ethics Committee or be required to demonstrate that proposed activities are consistent with animal welfare legislation. For example where a proposal involves activities that may cause stress to an animal such approval will be required,

     10.5.6          The Board will determine harvest levels and conditions for Category A activities, and may review these from time to time.

     10.5.7          Where the Board agrees that a permit may be issued by the Director under Category B, permit conditions will include the requirement for the proponent to record and report on the species and quantities being collected.

     10.6            Traditional use of land and water

Background

Bininj/Mungguy have used the land and its resources for many generations and continue to use many of the park's natural resources for a wide variety of customary uses. These include the use of plants and animals for food, art and craft and other cultural purposes. The contemporary collection and use of plant and animal resources by Bininj/Mungguy involves using a combination of traditional and contemporary methods and knowledge.

The deceased remains of traditional Aboriginal owners and long-term Aboriginal residents are often buried in the park. Parks Australia is guided by the views of traditional owners in relation to burials of Aboriginal people. From time to time, non-Aboriginal people request permission to bury or scatter the ashes of a deceased relative in the park. Usually the person has either previously lived here for a long time, has been a regular