Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2006B00701:front:0:p4
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2006B00701
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Character Range: 8711–11654

should be read in conjunction with the Hinchinbrook Marine Management Plan, a management plan produced by the Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service, which covers Queensland marine waters of the Hinchinbrook area including Hinchinbrook Channel.

Efficient and effective management of use in the Hinchinbrook region relies upon the development of complementary management arrangements across marine and terrestrial environments.  This Plan seeks to complement the provisions outlined in management plans for island national parks and those islands held as reserves by Local Government within the Planning Area.

The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Act 1975, the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Regulations 1983, the Zoning Plan and this Plan of Management provide the statutory foundation for managing those areas in the Hinchinbrook region that lie within the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park.  The GBRMPA believes that the statutory management strategies made under this Plan can be complemented by other actions to ensure wise use whilst protecting the values of the area.  Consequently, the GBRMPA encourages widespread use of best environmental practices and cooperative working arrangements with marine park stakeholder groups and the public.

It is intended that the Plan will be in force indefinitely, however, in the future it may be necessary to modify the Plan in response to new information obtained through the programs that are in place to monitor threatened species (e.g. dugong, turtles and seabirds), site visitation and changing community attitudes.  Any proposed amendments to the Plan will involve community consultation.

Consultation
The GBRMPA has worked with community groups and Traditional Owners to identify issues and mechanisms to ensure the protection of the natural, cultural heritage and presentation values of the area.  Discussions with the Hinchinbrook Local Marine Advisory Committee have been instrumental in identifying issues and a range of potential management strategies.

The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Act 1975 outlines the process for how a plan of management is to be prepared and provides for two phases of public consultation.  During the first phase of consultation, people were asked to submit information of any nature relevant to the management of the region; seven submissions were received.  For the second phase of consultation, a draft plan was released for public comment.  Fifty submissions, providing input on the draft Plan were received.  The information contained in these submissions was considered and the draft plan was subsequently altered and then finalised.

How to read this Plan of Management

In reading this Plan, please note there are two parts:  Part 1 and Part 2.

       * Part 1 introduces the reader to the values of the Hinchinbrook Planning Area, the diversity of the uses and a range of concerns for the Area.  It then explores the key elements of the Plan that