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Character Range: 36239–39365

Aṉangu pass on Tjukurpa through the intergenerational transfer of knowledge to their children

       •      Aṉangu have a deep understanding of, and connection with, the natural features of the landscape and associated plants and animals, many of which have strong cultural significance

       •      Aṉangu actively manage the landscape through customary land management practices, and maintain their culture in collaboration with park staff through joint management arrangements with the Australian Government. Aṉangu teach park staff about cultural protocols for working on Aboriginal land

       •      The park contains the monoliths of Uluṟu and Kata Tjuṯa that are directly and tangibly associated with the events, living traditions, ideas and beliefs of Aṉangu and form an integral part of the belief system of one of the oldest human societies in the world

       •      The park contains a number of registered and recorded sacred sites associated with multiple
       Tjukurpa stories and ancestral beings

     Natural values: Unique rock formations and a rich biota

       •      The park contains unique rock formations and habitats that are striking examples of geological and erosional processes over time, reflecting the age and relatively stable nature of the Australian continent
       •      The geological features of the park provide sanctuary, shelter and habitat for plant and animal species that are otherwise restricted within the bioregion
       •      The park contains a rich and diverse suite of plant and animal species suited to the semi-arid environment, including listed and iconic species
       •      The park contains reptile diversity unparalleled in other semi-arid systems

       •      Aṉangu's land management knowledge and practices over thousands of years have been integral to developing and supporting the rich biota seen today
       •      Land management in the park today recognises and integrates Indigenous ecological knowledge, skills and management practices
       •      The park incorporates world class scenic vistas that include exceptional combinations of natural and cultural elements

     As a result of these values, the park is of great economic, social and research significance to the community and the broader region.

        1.5      IUCN category and zoning

      Under s.367(1) of the EPBC Act, a management plan for a Commonwealth reserve must assign the reserve   to an IUCN protected area category. The EPBC Regulations describe the management principles for each IUCN category. The category to which the park is assigned is guided by the purposes for which the park     was declared a Commonwealth reserve (see Appendix F). These are to ensure:

        1. the preservation of the area in its natural condition; and

        2. the encouragement and regulation of the appropriate use, appreciation and enjoyment of the area by the public.

      The purposes for which Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa National Park was declared are consistent with the characteristics for IUCN protected area category II 'national park'.

      In addition to assigning