Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C01033:clause:8_1
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C01033
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 8 cl 1
Character Range: 468518–469552

1  Strict nature reserve (category Ia)
 1.01A This clause sets out the management principles for a strict nature reserve (IUCN protected area management category Ia).
 1.01 The reserve or zone should be managed primarily for scientific research or environmental monitoring based on the following principles.
 1.02 Habitats, ecosystems and native species should be conserved in as undisturbed a state as possible.
 1.03 Genetic resources should be maintained in a dynamic and evolutionary state.
 1.04 Established ecological processes should be maintained.
 1.05 Structural landscape features or rock exposures should be safeguarded.
 1.06 Examples of the natural environment should be secured for scientific studies, environmental monitoring and education, including baseline areas from which all avoidable access is excluded.
 1.07 Disturbance should be minimised by careful planning and execution of research and other approved activities.
 1.08 Public access should be limited to the extent it is consistent with these principles.