{"id":"tas:sr-2011-112","name":"Proclamation under the Nature Conservation Act 2002","slug":"tas-sr-2011-112","collection":"regulation","jurisdiction":"tas","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":"112 of 2011","makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":314484,"registerId":"tas-tas:sr-2011-112-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":"Arthur River Conservation Area","content":"# Part 1 Arthur River Conservation Area\n\n> > (a) about 25.02 hectares, shown as Lot 1; and\n> \n> > (b) about 1.997 hectares, shown as Lot 2; and\n> \n> > (c) about 8.571 hectares, shown as Lot 3 –\n\n[Part 1](#JS2@HS1@EN) [Schedule 2](#JS2@EN)","sortOrder":1},{"sectionNumber":"Part 2","sectionType":"part","heading":"Black River Bridge Conservation Area","content":"# Part 2 Black River Bridge Conservation Area\n\n[Part 2](#JS2@HS2@EN) [Schedule 2](#JS2@EN)","sortOrder":2},{"sectionNumber":"Part 3","sectionType":"part","heading":"Black River Conservation Area","content":"# Part 3 Black River Conservation Area\n\n[Part 3](#JS2@HS3@EN) [Schedule 2](#JS2@EN)","sortOrder":3},{"sectionNumber":"Part 4","sectionType":"part","heading":"Black River South Conservation Area","content":"# Part 4 Black River South Conservation Area\n\n> > (a) about 4.629 hectares, shown as Lot 1; and\n> \n> > (b) about 19.67 hectares, shown as Lot 2 –\n\n[Part 4](#JS2@HS4@EN) [Schedule 2](#JS2@EN)","sortOrder":4},{"sectionNumber":"Part 5","sectionType":"part","heading":"Elizabeth River Conservation Area","content":"# Part 5 Elizabeth River Conservation Area\n\n[Part 5](#JS2@HS5@EN) [Schedule 2](#JS2@EN)","sortOrder":5},{"sectionNumber":"Part 6","sectionType":"part","heading":"Forth Falls Creek Conservation Area","content":"# Part 6 Forth Falls Creek Conservation Area\n\n[Part 6](#JS2@HS6@EN) [Schedule 2](#JS2@EN)","sortOrder":6},{"sectionNumber":"Part 7","sectionType":"part","heading":"Lake Mikany Conservation Area","content":"# Part 7 Lake Mikany Conservation Area\n\n> > (a) about 10.25 hectares, shown as Lot 1; and\n> \n> > (b) about 25.37 hectares, shown as Lot 2 –\n\n[Part 7](#JS2@HS7@EN) [Schedule 2](#JS2@EN)","sortOrder":7},{"sectionNumber":"Part 8","sectionType":"part","heading":"Lake River Conservation Area","content":"# Part 8 Lake River Conservation Area\n\n[Part 8](#JS2@HS8@EN) [Schedule 2](#JS2@EN)","sortOrder":8},{"sectionNumber":"Part 9","sectionType":"part","heading":"Sidmouth Conservation Area","content":"# Part 9 Sidmouth Conservation Area\n\n> > (a) about 8.476 hectares, shown as Lot 1; and\n> \n> > (b) about 14.54 hectares, shown as Lot 2; and\n> \n> > (c) about 10.83 hectares, shown as Lot 3 –\n\n[Part 9](#JS2@HS9@EN) [Schedule 2](#JS2@EN)","sortOrder":9},{"sectionNumber":"Part 10","sectionType":"part","heading":"South Pats River Conservation Area","content":"# Part 10 South Pats River Conservation Area\n\n[Part 10](#JS2@HS10@EN) [Schedule 2](#JS2@EN)","sortOrder":10},{"sectionNumber":"Part 11","sectionType":"part","heading":"Wellwood Creek Conservation Area","content":"# Part 11 Wellwood Creek Conservation Area\n\n[Part 11](#JS2@HS11@EN) [Schedule 2](#JS2@EN)","sortOrder":11},{"sectionNumber":"SCHEDULE 2 - Plans","sectionType":"part","heading":"SCHEDULE 2 - Plans","content":"# SCHEDULE 2 - Plans SCHEDULE 2 - Plans","sortOrder":12}],"analysis":{"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 metadata, there is no indication that the scope of this Proclamation changed from its original intent. The instrument appears to have been in continuous force since 16 November 2011 with file modifications as late as July 2017, suggesting minor administrative updates rather than substantive scope changes. However, the absence of operative text prevents a definitive assessment."},"complexity_factors":["The document as provided contains only metadata and administrative information — no operative legal text is present, making substantive analysis impossible","Proclamations under the Nature Conservation Act 2002 are generally straightforward in structure, typically identifying land by reference to survey plans and declaring its protected status","The enabling Act (Nature Conservation Act 2002) itself has moderate complexity, but a Proclamation made under it is a narrow, specific instrument","No amending instruments are described in the text, though a table of amendments is referenced"],"plain_english_summary":"This Proclamation, made under Tasmania’s Nature Conservation Act 2002, formally designates land as protected, affecting nearby landowners, land users and recreational visitors by changing access and use rules. The public gains legally protected natural area status.\n\nIt matters because proclaimed land faces new legal restrictions on clearing, development and commercial use. The provided document is only administrative metadata — the actual operative text specifying which land and the exact protections is not included. The instrument has been in force since 16 November 2011."},"issue_detection":{"absurdities":[],"contradictions":[]},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The document effects a declaration: it identifies and proclaims specific areas as conservation land and references plans. The text does not indicate any expansion or contraction of the Act's statutory scope or introduce new regulatory powers beyond making these land designations and assigning administration."},"complexity_factors":["Multiple discrete parcels across 11 named conservation areas, requiring separate identification and mapping","Parcel descriptions mix numeric hectare figures and lot references that require survey or plan consultation to determine exact boundaries","Plans are provided as referenced images rather than full textual coordinates, so interpretation depends on map consultation","Legal effect flows from an existing Act (Nature Conservation Act 2002), so readers must cross-check statutory definitions and powers","Administration and enforcement are delegated to a specific department, creating implementation and compliance tasks"],"plain_english_summary":"This proclamation formally declares specific parcels of land as conservation areas under the Nature Conservation Act 2002. It lists eleven named conservation areas, identifies lot numbers and approximate hectare sizes for some parcels, and references official plan images. The Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment is named as administrator. Landholders, developers, resource users and local government are affected because the declaration changes how those parcels can be used and managed and creates compliance and management duties for the administering department."},"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This proclamation serves its original intended purpose exactly — to formally declare specific parcels of land as conservation areas under the *Nature Conservation Act 2002*. It does not expand beyond this narrow, technical function. The document is a standard exercise of the Governor's power to create reserved land classifications, with no additional regulatory burden or policy innovation attached."},"complexity_factors":["Minimal operative text — essentially a list of land descriptions and map references","No defined terms section — relies entirely on the parent Act (*Nature Conservation Act 2002*) for definitions","No conditional logic, exceptions, or substantive rules — purely declaratory (simply states 'these areas are now conservation areas')","Simple two-part structure: Schedule 1 (land descriptions) and Schedule 2 (maps)","Cross-references only to the enabling Act and the *Rules Publication Act 1953* (formal publication requirements)","Straightforward mathematical calculations (hectare totals) but no complex formulae"],"plain_english_summary":"This document is a **proclamation** (an official government announcement with legal force) made under Tasmania's *Nature Conservation Act 2002*. It formally creates **11 new conservation areas** across Tasmania.\n\n**What it does:**\n- Declares specific parcels of land as \"conservation areas\" — a type of protected land classification under Tasmanian law\n- Lists the exact land areas by size (in hectares) and lot numbers for five of the conservation areas (Arthur River, Black River South, Lake Mikany, and Sidmouth)\n- References detailed maps/plans in Schedule 2 that show the precise boundaries of each area\n\n**The 11 conservation areas established:**\n1. Arthur River Conservation Area (~35.6 hectares across 3 lots)\n2. Black River Bridge Conservation Area\n3. Black River Conservation Area  \n4. Black River South Conservation Area (~24.3 hectares across 2 lots)\n5. Elizabeth River Conservation Area\n6. Forth Falls Creek Conservation Area\n7. Lake Mikany Conservation Area (~35.6 hectares across 2 lots)\n8. Lake River Conservation Area\n9. Sidmouth Conservation Area (~33.8 hectares across 3 lots)\n10. South Pats River Conservation Area\n11. Wellwood Creek Conservation Area\n\n**Who it affects:**\n- Land managers and the Tasmanian Parks and Wildlife Service (who now manage these areas)\n- Anyone seeking to use this land (developers, recreational users, adjacent landowners) — conservation areas typically restrict certain activities to protect natural values\n- The Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment (which administers the proclamation)\n\n**Why it matters:**\nThis proclamation gives these 11 parcels of land formal legal protection under conservation law. Once proclaimed, the land is subject to the management rules and restrictions of the *Nature Conservation Act 2002*, meaning activities like development, mining, or certain recreational uses may require permits or be prohibited to protect the environmental values of these river, lake, and creek systems."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/tas-sr-2011-112","history":"/api/acts/tas-sr-2011-112/history","analysis":"/api/acts/tas-sr-2011-112/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/tas-sr-2011-112/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/tas-sr-2011-112/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/tas-sr-2011-112/documents"}}