{"id":"tas:sr-2011-104","name":"Proclamation under the Nature Conservation Act 2002","slug":"tas-sr-2011-104","collection":"regulation","jurisdiction":"tas","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":"104 of 2011","makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":314470,"registerId":"tas-tas:sr-2011-104-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-08","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"SCHEDULE 1 - Areas of Land","sectionType":"part","heading":"SCHEDULE 1 - Areas of Land","content":"# SCHEDULE 1 - Areas of Land SCHEDULE 1 - Areas of Land","sortOrder":0},{"sectionNumber":"Part 1","sectionType":"part","heading":"Calder River Conservation Area","content":"# Part 1 Calder River Conservation Area\n\n> > (a) about 42.84 hectares, shown as Lot 1; and\n> \n> > (b) about 13.37 hectares, shown as Lot 2 –\n\n[Part 1](#JS2@HS1@EN) [Schedule 2](#JS2@EN)","sortOrder":1},{"sectionNumber":"Part 2","sectionType":"part","heading":"Chasm Creek Conservation Area","content":"# Part 2 Chasm Creek Conservation Area\n\n[Part 2](#JS2@HS2@EN) [Schedule 2](#JS2@EN)","sortOrder":2},{"sectionNumber":"Part 3","sectionType":"part","heading":"Crooked Billet Bay Conservation Area","content":"# Part 3 Crooked Billet Bay Conservation Area\n\n[Part 3](#JS2@HS3@EN) [Schedule 2](#JS2@EN)","sortOrder":3},{"sectionNumber":"Part 4","sectionType":"part","heading":"Edgcumbe Beach Conservation Area","content":"# Part 4 Edgcumbe Beach Conservation Area\n\n[Part 4](#JS2@HS4@EN) [Schedule 2](#JS2@EN)","sortOrder":4},{"sectionNumber":"Part 5","sectionType":"part","heading":"Good Marsh Conservation Area","content":"# Part 5 Good Marsh Conservation Area\n\n[Part 5](#JS2@HS5@EN) [Schedule 2](#JS2@EN)","sortOrder":5},{"sectionNumber":"Part 6","sectionType":"part","heading":"Low Point Conservation Area","content":"# Part 6 Low Point Conservation Area\n\n[Part 6](#JS2@HS6@EN) [Schedule 2](#JS2@EN)","sortOrder":6},{"sectionNumber":"Part 7","sectionType":"part","heading":"Roydon Island Conservation Area","content":"# Part 7 Roydon Island Conservation Area\n\n[Part 7](#JS2@HS7@EN) [Schedule 2](#JS2@EN)","sortOrder":7},{"sectionNumber":"Part 8","sectionType":"part","heading":"Shannon River Conservation Area","content":"# Part 8 Shannon River Conservation Area\n\n> > (a) about 33.23 hectares, shown as Lot 1; and\n> \n> > (b) about 25.92 hectares, shown as Lot 2 –\n\n[Part 8](#JS2@HS8@EN) [Schedule 2](#JS2@EN)","sortOrder":8},{"sectionNumber":"Part 9","sectionType":"part","heading":"White Beach Conservation Area","content":"# Part 9 White Beach Conservation Area\n\n> > (a) about 49.51 hectares, shown as Lot 1; and\n> \n> > (b) about 9.898 hectares, shown as Lot 2 (in 2 parts); and\n> \n> > (c) about 3 076 square metres, shown as Lot 3 –\n\n[Part 9](#JS2@HS9@EN) [Schedule 2](#JS2@EN)","sortOrder":9},{"sectionNumber":"Part 10","sectionType":"part","heading":"Wyre Forest Creek Conservation Area","content":"# Part 10 Wyre Forest Creek Conservation Area\n\n> > (a) about 39.83 hectares, shown as Lot 1; and\n> \n> > (b) about 5.59 hectares, shown as Lot 2 –\n\n[Part 10](#JS2@HS10@EN) [Schedule 2](#JS2@EN)","sortOrder":10},{"sectionNumber":"SCHEDULE 2 - Plans","sectionType":"part","heading":"SCHEDULE 2 - Plans","content":"# SCHEDULE 2 - Plans SCHEDULE 2 - Plans","sortOrder":11}],"analysis":{"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The document simply designates specified land parcels as conservation areas under the Nature Conservation Act 2002 and links them to plans; the text contains no indication that it expands or reduces the Act’s statutory scope beyond applying its normal designation mechanism."},"complexity_factors":["Straightforward schedule-style instrument: lists named conservation areas with lot identifiers and exact area figures.","Each area cross-references a plan in Schedule 2 (maps/graphics), requiring spatial verification against those images.","Multiple discrete parcels (10 parts) spread across different locations increases administrative tracking.","Legal effect depends on the Nature Conservation Act 2002 (the proclamation does not itself set management rules), so users must consult the Act for specific restrictions and obligations.","Formalities present (Gazettal, departmental administration) but no novel regulatory mechanisms or complex procedures in the text itself."],"plain_english_summary":"This proclamation formally declares ten named parcels of land as conservation areas under the Nature Conservation Act 2002, specifying lot identifiers, area figures and linking each to a plan (Schedules 1–2). The designation was notified in the Gazette on 12 October 2011. The government (administered by the Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment) makes the decision; the listed parcels are placed under conservation management and therefore become subject to the Act’s statutory regime and any rules that flow from it."},"issue_detection":{"absurdities":[],"contradictions":[]},"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This proclamation performs exactly the function intended by the *Nature Conservation Act 2002* — formally reserving specific land parcels as conservation areas. The scope remains tightly confined to the technical act of land reservation with precise metes and bounds descriptions. There is no expansion into management rules, offences, or administrative procedures, which are appropriately left to the parent Act or subsequent management plans."},"complexity_factors":["Very short document (approximately 2 pages of substantive content)","No defined terms section — relies entirely on the parent Act (*Nature Conservation Act 2002*) for definitions","Simple structure: two schedules (land descriptions and plans), 10 parallel parts with identical formatting","No conditional logic, exceptions, or cross-references to other legislation beyond the enabling Act","Minimal legal machinery — essentially a land schedule with area measurements and map references","Straightforward declaratory language (\"shown as Lot 1\", \"about X hectares\")"],"plain_english_summary":"This is a **Tasmanian proclamation** made under the *Nature Conservation Act 2002* that formally creates **10 new conservation areas** across the state.\n\n**What it does:**\n- Declares specific parcels of land as \"conservation areas\" — a type of protected land where natural values are preserved and certain activities may be restricted or managed\n- Lists the exact size and lot numbers for each area (for example, Calder River Conservation Area covers about 42.84 hectares as Lot 1 plus 13.37 hectares as Lot 2)\n- References maps/plans that show the precise boundaries of each area\n\n**The 10 conservation areas created:**\n1. **Calder River** (~56 hectares total)\n2. **Chasm Creek** (size not specified in this excerpt)\n3. **Crooked Billet Bay**\n4. **Edgcumbe Beach**\n5. **Good Marsh**\n6. **Low Point**\n7. **Roydon Island**\n8. **Shannon River** (~59 hectares total)\n9. **White Beach** (~59.5 hectares total)\n10. **Wyre Forest Creek** (~45 hectares total)\n\n**Who it affects:**\n- Land managers and the Tasmanian Parks and Wildlife Service (who administer these areas)\n- Anyone seeking to use this land for activities like farming, forestry, recreation, or development (who will now need permits or may be prohibited)\n- Traditional owners and local communities with interests in these specific areas\n\n**Why it matters:**\nThis proclamation gives legal effect to land protection. Once proclaimed, these areas become part of Tasmania's formal reserve system, meaning they are protected under conservation law and managed for biodiversity and natural heritage values rather than being available for unrestricted private use."},"flash_summary_failed":{"failed":true,"reason":"A positive credit balance is required for all requests, including BYOK, so fallback providers remain available. Add credits at https://vercel.com/d?to=%2F%5Bteam%5D%2F%7E%2Fai%3Fmodal%3Dtop-up to continue.","source":"analysis-cron"},"summary":{"complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"Based on the available text, there is no evidence of scope change from original intent. The proclamation appears to be a standard instrument under the Nature Conservation Act 2002, used as that Act intends — to formally declare or manage protected natural areas in Tasmania. No amendments visible in the provided text suggest any broadening or narrowing of scope."},"complexity_factors":["The document as provided contains only administrative metadata and status information — no substantive operative provisions are visible, limiting meaningful legal analysis","Proclamations under the Nature Conservation Act 2002 can vary widely in complexity depending on the land involved, but the form itself is relatively straightforward","Cross-referencing may be needed with schedules, maps, or the parent Act to understand the full effect","Minor complexity arises from needing to locate the specific land parcel or reserve being proclaimed"],"plain_english_summary":"This is a Tasmanian government proclamation under the Nature Conservation Act 2002 that formally declares or changes the protected status of land. It affects landowners, developers, farmers, recreational users and conservationists by changing what activities are permitted and what protections apply. The proclamation has been in force since 12 October 2011 and remained active as of April 2026; the specific area affected is not shown in the text provided."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/tas-sr-2011-104","history":"/api/acts/tas-sr-2011-104/history","analysis":"/api/acts/tas-sr-2011-104/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/tas-sr-2011-104/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/tas-sr-2011-104/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/tas-sr-2011-104/documents"}}