Sch 7Australian Biosphere reserve management principles

Schedule 7—Australian Biosphere reserve management principles

(regulation 10.03)

 

1  Management principles

 1.01 A management plan should be prepared for each Biosphere reserve.

 1.02 A management plan for a Biosphere reserve should state:

 (a) the values for which the reserve is established; and

 (b) the extent of the reserve; and

 (c) any zoning that provides for the following functions:

 (i) conserving genetic resources, species, ecosystems and landscapes;

 (ii) fostering sustainable economic and human development;

 (iii) supporting demonstration projects, environmental education and training, and research and monitoring related to local, national and global issues of conservation and sustainable development; and

 (d) the role of the reserve in contributing to a national coverage of ecological systems representative of major bioregions;

 (e) the strategies for biodiversity conservation in the reserve, including those that:

 (i) protect it from disturbance and threatening processes; and

 (ii) minimise potential adverse effects on its natural, cultural and social environment and surrounding communities; and

 (f) how the plan will provide for:

 (i) exploring and demonstrating approaches to sustainable development on a regional scale; and

 (ii) ensuring that the health, diversity and productivity of the environment in the biosphere reserve are maintained or enhanced for the benefit of future generations; and

 (iii) ensuring that decision‑making is consistent with the precautionary principle; and

 (iv) setting out an appropriate policy and management framework; and

 (v) programs for research, monitoring, education and training.

 1.03 A management plan for a Biosphere reserve should provide for public consultation about planning for, and proposed actions in, the Biosphere reserve.