Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2021L01354:body:0:p45
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2021L01354
Segment Type: other
Provision Reference: 
Character Range: 127231–130309

availability

   •      increased incidence of fire events

   •      indigenous and cultural impacts

   •      visitor impacts and human health

   •      increased pressure on park infrastructure.

 A report about the expected effects of climate change on the park (Hyder Consulting 2008) suggested that the park could be affected by increases in average temperatures, more days over 35°C, increases in evaporation and reduced rainfall, resulting in less surface water being available. These impacts may be reduced by managing existing threats to the park's cultural and natural values and utilising research and
 monitoring programs to assess the resilience of species or habitats under changing climatic conditions (see Section 3.1 Knowledge for managing country). Climate change may also have implications for visitor safety and consequently the management of visitor services and facilities (see Section 5.1 Visitor experience and  site management).
   Challenges

    •      Stopping or reducing the loss of Aṉangu knowledge and skills, and supporting the passing on of existing knowledge to younger generations
    •      Protecting significant sites and species from a range of threats, to protect Tjukurpa and the park's World Heritage and other natural and cultural values
    •      Cooperating with regional neighbours to manage threats such as fire and invasive species (e.g. camels)

    •      Using Aṉangu knowledge and Piṟanpa scientific skills in fire management, planning and implementation

    •      Managing fire effectively to protect the park's cultural and natural values and visitor safety.

    •      Managing the effects of climate change, including the potential for bigger and more intense fires

Prescriptions

3.2.1        Activities involving construction and earth works (e.g. for roads, tracks and buildings) must minimise impacts on the park's cultural and natural values (see also Section 3.3 Assessment of proposals, and 6.1 Capital works and infrastructure).

3.2.2        The Director may restrict or prohibit access to all or parts of the park for environmental protection, cultural or other management purposes (see also section 5.1.6)

3.2.3        Native plants and animals, and plant and animal material, may only be brought into and taken from the National Park Zone in accordance with a permit issued by the Director, which may only be granted if the activity:

         1. is consistent with this management plan;

         2. benefits Aṉangu or the park; and

         3. is assessed under Table 4 in Section 3.3 Assessment of proposals.

      Note: Plants and animals may be brought into and taken from the Muṯitjulu Township Zone in accordance with Section 4.2 Muṯitjulu community.

3.2.4        The entry of dogs to the National Park Zone is restricted to guide dogs for the vision and hearing impaired, and assistance animals used by persons with a disability. Dogs may travel in vehicles transiting the park on the Lasseter Highway or when travelling between the Muṯitjulu Township Zone and the park boundary, provided