Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2015L01818:front:0:p35
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2015L01818
Segment Type: other
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Character Range: 93328–97642

Island and HMAS Creswell Special Purpose Zones) extending to the high water mark                                                                                                      Marine waters of highly significant local and regional conservation value, including seagrass beds and other habitats with high species diversity
 Nature Conservation Zone                                Terrestrial area of the park (other than the Botanic Gardens) including freshwater areas of Lake Windermere, Murrays Wetland, Blacks Waterhole and Ryans Swamp                                                                            The terrestrial component of this zone contains unique coastal habitat protected for its relatively undisturbed coastal dune systems, white sandy beaches, large areas of species-rich heath, a diversity of wetlands and saltmarshes. A number of plant and animal species occurring in Booderee have significant conservation status and warrant special protection because they are at the edge of their range, have limited distribution or are considered rare or threatened. The park is a major stronghold for the nationally endangered eastern bristlebird (Dasyornis brachypterus). Aboriginal cultural heritage includes physical cultural heritage such as shell middens and camp hearths as well as oral history and cultural associations with the landscape
                                                         This zone also includes an area of marine waters in the park to the west of Bowen Island, extending from the Special Purpose Zone boundary 30 metres from the island out to 100 metres seaward from the mean high tide mark. See Map 4.   The marine waters in this zone along the western shore of Bowen Island are waters of highly significant local and regional conservation value, including seagrass beds and other habitats with high species diversity. This area contains nursery habitat for marine species and is particularly sensitive to over use.
                                                         Location                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Attributes

 HMAS Creswell Waterfront Special Purpose Zone                  Protection of natural values
                                                                Exclusion of public access to waters adjacent to Defence infrastructure and facilities for safety and security reasons

 Bowen Island and Adjacent Waters Special Purpose Zone          Providing high levels of protection for seabird, fish and marine invertebrate habitat and breeding areas
                                                                Protection of cultural sites including middens
 Botanic Gardens Zone                                           Management, presentation, appreciation and study of a representative living collection of plants of south-eastern Australia with a particular emphasis on Indigenous plant use
                                                                Providing for sustainable recreation in a modified setting
                                                                Providing for environmentally sustainable commercial development, particularly in the form of Indigenous business enterprises
 Marine Habitat Protection Zone                                 Providing a high level of protection for marine and intertidal areas of the park
                                                                Protecting sensitive marine habitats such as seagrass beds
                                                                Providing for appropriate recreational and commercial activities that are consistent with the protection of natural values
 Nature Conservation Zone                                       Protection and appreciation of terrestrial and marine natural and cultural heritage
                                                                Protection of Lake Windermere water quality
                                                                Providing for no-take recreational activities in a natural setting
                                                         Management purpose