Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2015L01818:front:0:p4
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2015L01818
Segment Type: other
Provision Reference: 
Character Range: 8084–11202

-       pied oystercatcher (Haematopus longirostris)
      -       swift parrot (Lathamus discolour)
      -       barking owl (Ninox connivens)
      -       grey nurse shark (Carcharias Taurus)
      -       Gould's petrel (Pterodroma leucoptera leucoptera)
      -       albatross and marine turtles
      * The relatively undisturbed habitat of the park provides habitat for other key species such as the little penguin, sea eagle and powerful owl, and is a type locality for many marine invertebrates.

  Natural Values - Continued:
      * The park contains a diverse range of well-preserved coastal plant communities including remnant rainforest, heath communities, woodland and coastal littoral communities.
      * The park is considered a population reservoir for many species across the wider region, home to a diverse range of fauna, including more than 30 native terrestrial and marine mammal species and around 200 bird species.
      * The park supports a diverse range of marine habitats including the intertidal zone, extensive areas of seagrass, sandy bottom habitat and subtidal rocky reef, vital for the conservation of marine species in the bioregion.
      * The living collection of Booderee Botanic Garden contains open ground plantings of some 1,200 taxa, concentrating on species of the coastal regions of south-eastern Australia, including plants and themes of cultural significance to local Aboriginal people.
As a result of these values, the park is of great economic, social and research significance
to the community and the region.
National Listings
In 2004, a number of sites in or including the park were listed as places in the Commonwealth Heritage List established under the EPBC Act:
      * Cape St George Lighthouse Ruins and Curtilage for historical importance to maritime navigation history.
      * Booderee Botanic Gardens for its importance to the traditional owners who have strong cultural and traditional ties to the area and as an important example of mid-twentieth century botanic gardens established to display native plants.
      * The wider area of Jervis Bay Territory in recognition of its outstanding landscape features, its diversity of flora, fauna and archaeological sites and its value to past and present communities for recreational activities.

    Wreck Bay Aboriginal Community Council
    Vision Statement

    Wreck Bay Aboriginal Community Council seeks to be a respected equal and valued part of a culturally diverse Australian society. By controlling and managing its own lands and waters, the Community aims to become self sufficient and able to freely determine its future and lifestyle. The Community desires to do this by protecting its interests and values while preserving for future generations, its unique identity, heritage and culture.

    To achieve this vision Wreck Bay Aboriginal Community Council's Goals are:

        * Sole ownership of all lands and waters within the Jervis Bay Territory.

        * Sole management of its freehold land and waters, allowing for Community responsibility, empowerment and self determination.