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has been prepared under s.368 of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act).

         James Larsen

         A/g Director of National Parks

Acknowledgments

         The Director of National Parks gratefully acknowledges the assistance and advice of members of the Norfolk Island National Park Advisory Committee and the individuals and organisations who contributed to the preparation of this management plan.

         Vision

         Norfolk Island National Park and Norfolk Island Botanic Garden are recognised and appreciated for their natural, cultural and scientific values, as a refuge for native species and as an inspirational and rewarding experience for both visitors and the local community.

Objectives

         The objectives for management of the park and botanic garden are:

           •      To identify, conserve and protect the natural and cultural values of the park and botanic garden

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

           •      To base management and decision-making on a foundation of best available information, sound policies and practices and contemporary management approaches.

         The values of the park and botanic garden, as described in the statement of significance on page 4 of this plan, provide the basis and rationale for management of the reserves and underpin this plan's objectives, prescriptions and actions.

         The management prescriptions and actions in this plan contribute to achieving the objectives for the management of the park and botanic garden. These objectives support the purpose for which the reserves were declared and conservation of their natural and cultural values, ensuring they are managed consistently with their assigned International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) management categories.

Contents
         Foreword                                                    i

         Acknowledgments  i Vision  iii Objectives               iii
         A description of Norfolk Island National Park and
         Norfolk Island Botanic Garden
         Territory of Norfolk Island                                         3 Norfolk Island National Park and Norfolk Island Botanic Garden               3 Statement of Significance               4 The values of the park and botanic garden               4

         Management Plan for Norfolk Island National Park and
         Norfolk Island Botanic Garden

              1. Introductory provisions
                      1.            Short title                                               8
                      2.            Commencement and termination                               8
                      3.            IUCN category and zoning                                    8

            2.              Natural and cultural heritage management
                2.1           Native plants and animals                                  12
                2.2           Cultural heritage management                              15
                2.3           Botanic Garden and herbarium collection                       16
                2.4           Research and monitoring                                  17
                2.5           Community use of natural resources                           20
                2.6           Managing adverse impacts of plants, animals and pathogens           21
                2.7           Climate Change                                        26
                2.8           Landscapes, soils and water                                27
                2.9           Landscape rehabilitation                                  29
                2.10       Forestry Area                                         30

            3.              Visitor and access management
                3.1           Visitor activities                                        36
                3.2           Visitor information, education and interpretation                  38
                3.3           Commercial tourism and other commercial activities                39

            4.              Effective business systems
                4.1           Assessment of proposals                                  44
                4.2