Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2025L00287:reg:3:p109
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2025L00287
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 3 (pt 109/276)
Character Range: 439616–442663

native plants (including from the national park nursery and privately propagated plants)
    * control of woody weeds
    * restoration of gullies, which are important areas for a range of native species and may become even more important in a changing climate
    * control of pest species in buffer zones adjacent to the park or reserves or other areas supporting important populations of threatened species
    * administering regulation and appropriate offsetting of protected tree removal

Public reserves
While no longer in existence, the previous Norfolk Landcare undertook a range of rehabilitation projects (comprising plantings and woody weed control) in various public reserves including Cascade Reserve, Quarantine Reserve and Headstone Reserve. Significant works were undertaken at Bumbora Reserve by the Boardriders Club, a school group, and a private individual. The Norfolk Island Flora & Fauna Society has conducted weeding and plantings in various reserves. A Norfolk Island Conservation Volunteers group was formed in 2020 to assist in the management of invasive environmental weeds under the auspices of Norfolk Island Flora & Fauna Society, supported by NIRC and the national park. In a short amount of time, the group has removed a large area of coral berry (Rivina humilis) and other weeds.

5.1.3        Responsibilities for implementation of this plan
The EPBC Act provides for the listing of threatened species and ecological communities, the making of recovery plans for these entities, and protection for these in areas of Commonwealth responsibility. The development of recovery plans for making under the EPBC Act is facilitated by DCCEEW in collaboration with partners and other stakeholders.
Commonwealth agencies will use this plan to prioritise actions to protect species and enhance their recovery, and that relevant activities will be undertaken according to agency priorities. The Director of National Parks has responsibility for managing Norfolk Island National Park and Botanic Garden in accordance with the management plan for that park and garden. DITRDCA's obligations under the EPBC Act apply to the land it owns or leases on Norfolk Island.
While not legally bound by the scope of this recovery plan, NIRC has a responsibility to manage the environment on public land, regulate environmental impacts and support the community in protecting and restoring the island's biodiversity. This includes supporting the outcomes of this recovery plan.
A recovery plan does not place obligations on any individual private landholder on Norfolk Island. However, the successful implementation of the plan will require close consultation with and involvement of all landowners, managers, and members of the Norfolk Island community, engaging the community in natural resource and conservation management by fostering positive land conservation, citizen science initiatives and volunteer opportunities. There is a growing appetite amongst the Norfolk Island community to contribute to improved environmental outcomes,