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National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974
2AObjects of Act
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#### 2A Objects of Act
2A Objects of Act
> > (1) The objects of this Act are as follows—
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> > > (a) the conservation of nature, including, but not limited to, the conservation of—
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> > > > (i) habitat, ecosystems and ecosystem processes, and
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> > > > (ii) biological diversity at the community, species and genetic levels, and
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> > > > (iii) landforms of significance, including geological features and processes, and
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> > > > (iv) landscapes and natural features of significance including wilderness and wild rivers,
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> > > (b) the conservation of objects, places or features (including biological diversity) of cultural value within the landscape, including, but not limited to—
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> > > > (i) places, objects and features of significance to Aboriginal people, and
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> > > > (ii) places of social value to the people of New South Wales, and
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> > > > (iii) places of historic, architectural or scientific significance,
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> > > (c) fostering public appreciation, understanding and enjoyment of nature and cultural heritage and their conservation,
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> > > (d) providing for the management of land reserved under this Act in accordance with the management principles applicable for each type of reservation.
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> > (2) The objects of this Act are to be achieved by applying the principles of ecologically sustainable development.
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> > (3) In carrying out functions under this Act, the Minister, the Secretary and the Service are to give effect to the following—
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> > > (a) the objects of this Act,
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> > > (b) the public interest in the protection of the values for which land is reserved under this Act and the appropriate management of those lands.
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> **s 2A:** Ins 2001 No 130, Sch 4 \[1\].