The Kakadu National Park was established for the following purposes: the preservation of the area in its natural condition; the encouragement and regulation of the appropriate use, appreciation and enjoyment of the area by the public. The vision for Kakadu National Park is that it continues to be one of the great World Heritage areas, recognised internationally as a place where: the cultural and natural values of the park are protected and Bininj/Mungguy culture is respected; Bininj/Mungguy guide and are involved in all aspects of managing the park; knowledge about country and culture is passed on to younger Bininj/Mungguy, and future generations of Bininj/Mungguy have the option to stay in the park to look after country; world-class visitor experiences are provided, and tourism is conducted in culturally, environmentally, socially and economically sustainable ways; disturbed areas are rehabilitated and reintegrated into the park; Bininj/Mungguy gain sustainable social and economic outcomes from the park. The guiding principles for the management of Kakadu National Park are that: culture, country, sacred places and customary law are one, extend beyond the boundaries of Kakadu, and need to be protected and respected; Bininj/Mungguy and Balanda keep joint management strong by working together, communicating effectively and sharing decision-making; consultation with Bininj/Mungguy is conducted appropriately and with the right people for that country; everyone who lives and works in the park learns from, understands and respects each other; young Bininj/Mungguy have opportunities to learn about their culture and country; Bininj/Mungguy and park management maintain and respect each other’s obligations and work together to look after the natural and cultural values of the park; the progress and development of tourism are undertaken in accordance with the wishes of Bininj/Mungguy, and strong partnerships are maintained with the tourism industry; visitors are provided with opportunities for safe, enriching and memorable experiences. The Management Plan is divided into four (A-D) Parts: Introduction (including: the description of Kakadu National Park - Part A); General provisions and IUCN Category (Part B); Managing Kakadu (including: the Board of Management - Part C); Managing Use Of Kakadu National Park (including: general rules for managing use of the park; commercial use of resources; traditional use of land and water, research and monitoring activities and access to genetic resources, bringing plants, animals and other materials into the park, etc. - Part D). Appendices deal with the following: World Heritage attributes; Ramsar criteria; International agreements; EPBC-listed migratory species recorded in Kakadu National Park; Summary of the timeframes and consultation process used in developing this plan; Glossary and interpretation; Legislative context; IUCN administrative and management principle schedules; Provisions of leases; Species of conservation concern. The Tables specify the following issues: Table 1: Kakadu National Park Values Statement; Table 2: Focus of management for the protection of park values; Table 3: Guide to decision-making; Table 4: Impact assessment process; Table 5: Environmental impact assessment matters and considerations; Table 6: Key EPBC requirements for access to biological resources as they concern the park.
Australia · 2015-11-25