Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2015L01818:front:0:p69
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2015L01818
Segment Type: other
Provision Reference: 
Character Range: 198612–201739

rock platforms and private specimen collecting. Such activities are currently managed through visitor education and compliance activities.

Issues
    * Invasive and overabundant native species may impact upon biodiversity.

    * There is a need for a better understanding of the taxonomic status of a number of locally endemic species.

    * Strengthened regional cooperation is required to manage biodiversity and threatening processes.

    * Ability for fauna to move in and out of the park may be impacted by fragmentation of corridors linking the park to other natural areas.

    * Inappropriate fire regimes affect fauna and flora.

    * Entrenched visitor activities may impact on native fauna.

Prescriptions

Policies

    6.8.1        The Director may take actions concerning native species, including species listed under Part 13 of the EPBC Act, that are otherwise prohibited by the EPBC Act where they are necessary to implement this Plan, or where they are otherwise necessary for preserving or protecting the Park, protecting or conserving biodiversity, or protecting persons or property in the Park.

    6.8.2        The Director may carry out research and monitoring that involves actions covered by ss.354 and 354A of the EPBC Act in relation to members of native species.

    6.8.3        The Director may issue a permit to bring plant material into the park.

    6.8.4        The supply of native plants and plant material by the Director to people or organisations outside the park is undertaken in accordance with the provisions of this plan and written agreement with the Director.

    6.8.5        Taking of native plant and animal species that involves access to biological resources will be managed in accordance with Section 6.12, Research and monitoring.

    6.8.6        Species of plants and animals that are significant to the park (Appendix E) will be the focus of management programs. Species will be selected for conservation action on the basis of conservation and cultural significance, ecological function and available resources.

    6.8.7        Where possible ecosystem approaches will be adopted to conserve biodiversity.

    6.8.8        Flora and fauna research undertaken or sponsored by the park will primarily be directed at supporting and assessing the effectiveness of management programs.

    6.8.9        Previously occurring native species may be reintroduced to the park, subject to approval by the Board.

    6.8.10    Injured or otherwise distressed animals will be managed as follows:

       (a)     Animals may be removed from the park by staff for rehabilitation.

       (b)     Financial support may be provided to local wildlife carer organisations where appropriate.

       (c)      Return to the park of rehabilitated animals originating from the park will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

       (d)     Release in the park of rehabilitated animals not originating from the park will require the approval of the Park Manager which will be subject to an evaluation of suitable genetic, territorial and habitat factors.

       (e)