Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C01033:clause:8_2
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C01033
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 8 cl 2
Character Range: 469552–470504

2  Wilderness area (category Ib)
 2.01A This clause sets out the management principles for a wilderness area (IUCN protected area management category Ib).
 2.01 The reserve or zone should be protected and managed to conserve its unmodified condition based on the following principles.
 2.02 Future generations should have the opportunity to experience, understand and enjoy reserves or zones that have been largely undisturbed by human action over a long period of time.
 2.03 The essential attributes and qualities of the environment should be maintained over the long term.
 2.04 Public access should be provided at levels and of a type that will best serve the physical and spiritual well‑being of visitors and maintain the wilderness qualities of the reserve or zone for present and future generations.
 2.05 Indigenous human communities living at low density and in balance with the available resources should be able to maintain their lifestyle.