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Nature Conservation Act 1992
sec.21AManagement principles of resources reserves
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### sec.21A Management principles of resources reserves
Subject to subsection (2) , a resources reserve is to be managed to—
recognise and, if appropriate, protect the area’s cultural and natural resources; and
provide for the controlled use of the area’s cultural and natural resources; and
ensure that the area is maintained predominantly in its natural condition.
The felling of timber for a commercial purpose must not be conducted in a resources reserve.
Subject to subsections (1) and (2) , a resources reserve, or a part of a resources reserve, that is also an Indigenous joint management area is to be managed, as far as practicable, in a way that is consistent with any Aboriginal tradition applicable to the area, including any tradition relating to activities in the area.
s 21A ins 2016 No. 22 s 9
amd 2024 No. 17 s 192 sch 1 pt 3
(sec.21A-ssec.1) Subject to subsection (2) , a resources reserve is to be managed to— recognise and, if appropriate, protect the area’s cultural and natural resources; and provide for the controlled use of the area’s cultural and natural resources; and ensure that the area is maintained predominantly in its natural condition.
(sec.21A-ssec.2) The felling of timber for a commercial purpose must not be conducted in a resources reserve.
(sec.21A-ssec.3) Subject to subsections (1) and (2) , a resources reserve, or a part of a resources reserve, that is also an Indigenous joint management area is to be managed, as far as practicable, in a way that is consistent with any Aboriginal tradition applicable to the area, including any tradition relating to activities in the area. s 21A ins 2016 No. 22 s 9 amd 2024 No. 17 s 192 sch 1 pt 3
- (a) recognise and, if appropriate, protect the area’s cultural and natural resources; and
- (b) provide for the controlled use of the area’s cultural and natural resources; and
- (c) ensure that the area is maintained predominantly in its natural condition.