7Functions of Secretary relating to reservation of land

#### 7 Functions of Secretary relating to reservation of land 7 Functions of Secretary relating to reservation of land > > (1) The Secretary is to consider, and may investigate, proposals for the addition of areas to any land reserved under Part 4 or for the reservation of any new areas under Part 4. > > > (2) When considering or investigating any such proposal, the Secretary is to have regard to the following— > > > > > (a) the desirability of protecting the full range of natural heritage and the maintenance of natural processes, > > > > > (b) whether the proposal is consistent with the establishment of a comprehensive, adequate and representative reserve system, > > > > > (c) the desirability of protecting cultural heritage, > > > > > (d) providing opportunities for appropriate public appreciation and understanding, and sustainable visitor or tourist use and enjoyment, of land reserved under this Act, > > > > > (e) the opportunities for promoting the integration of the management of natural and cultural values, > > > > > (f) the desirability of protecting wilderness values, > > > > > (g) the objects of this Act, > > > > > (h) the desirability of protecting world heritage properties and world heritage values. > > **s 7:** Am 1989 No 105, Sch 1. Rep 1995 No 36, Sch 6.8 \[2\]. Ins 2001 No 130, Sch 1 \[22\]. Am 2010 No 41, Sch 1 \[2\].