Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C01033:clause:6_1
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C01033
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 6 cl 1
Character Range: 453562–454476

1  General principles
 1.01 The primary purpose of management of a declared Ramsar wetland must be, in accordance with the Ramsar Convention:
 (a) to describe and maintain the ecological character of the wetland; and
 (b) to formulate and implement planning that promotes:
 (i) conservation of the wetland; and
 (ii) wise and sustainable use of the wetland for the benefit of humanity in a way that is compatible with maintenance of the natural properties of the ecosystem.
 1.02 Wetland management should provide for public consultation on decisions and actions that may have a significant impact on the wetland.
 1.03 Wetland management should make special provision, if appropriate, for the involvement of people who:
 (a) have a particular interest in the wetland; and
 (b) may be affected by the management of the wetland.
 1.04 Wetland management should provide for continuing community and technical input.