Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2015L01389:body:0:p106
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2015L01389
Segment Type: other
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Character Range: 358072–361364

prescription 8.1.4) was a major issue of concern.

Operational management
Aim: To manage the park in an effective and efficient manner and in accordance with the obligation under the management plan and the lease agreement.
Status: Healthy
Trend: Stable
Rationale
PKNP was managed in accordance with the management plan, lease and other legal obligations. Most management plan actions were complete or progressed.
While loss of local staff reduced the local capacity to implement some management plan operations/prescriptions, increased staff support from CINP enabled the Island Wide Survey to be conducted in 2009.

Resource use in park operations
Aim: To ensure best practice use of resources.

Status: Healthy
Trend: Stable
Rationale
An energy audit was conducted annually and actions to minimise resource use are taken (within the capacity to do so – e.g. bicycles are used as transport where possible). Some responses, such as the use of alternative energy, require island-wide responses.

Capital works and infrastructure
Aim: To provide visitors and staff with safe, functional facilities to the best possible standard with minimal impact on the environment. To ensure an effective and efficient maintenance program that protects park assets.
Status: Healthy
Trend: Stable
Rationale
There is minimal infrastructure in the park. However, requirements of the management plan in relation to capital works and infrastructure were met.

Compliance and enforcement                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    ?
Aim: To encourage compliance with relevant legislation, protect the park environment and encourage and promote appropriate use and appreciation of the park.
Status: Unknown but an issue of ongoing concern
Rationale
Poaching of seabirds and illegal fishing occurred, as evident by the presence of seabirds on Home Island. It is difficult to know what the status/trend of these activities is and what their impacts are.
Compliance activities were refocused from a law enforcement approach to an educational approach which helped build better relations with the community. The results of this approach in relation to reducing illegal activities are yet to be determined.
Congress was provided with funds to prepare a management plan for red-footed boobies for consideration for approval under the EPBC Act.

Environmental assessment and approval
Aim: To protect and manage the park to preserve its undisturbed condition.
Status: Healthy
Trend: Stable
Rationale
No significant or unacceptable environmental impacts from the establishment of infrastructure, implementation of park operations or conducting of activities were detected/known to have occurred.

Financial management
Aim: To responsibly manage Cocos (Keeling) Islands conservancy to ensure the aims of this plan are met in a way which maximises the benefit to conservation programs, the community and visitors to the park.
Status: Healthy
Trend: Stable
Rationale
The park's resources and finances were managed in accordance with the Chief Executive Officer's instructions.

Performance assessment
Aim: To evaluate progress in