189Reserve management plan—review

189 Reserve management plan—review (1) This section applies if a reserve management plan is in force for a reserve. (2) The custodian of the reserve must report to the Minister about the implementation of the plan at least once every 5 years. (3) The custodian of the reserve must review the plan— (a) every 10 years after the plan commences; and (b) at any other time at the Minister’s request. (4) However, the Minister may extend the time for conducting a review under subsection (3) (a).

(5) In carrying out a review, the custodian of the reserve must— (a) undertake public consultation in accordance with section 179 (Draft reserve management plan—public consultation) as if a reference to a draft reserve management plan were a reference to the reserve management plan under review; and (b) consider any submissions received during the public consultation period.

Part 8.4 Ramsar wetlands management Note Ramsar wetlands are wetlands of international importance.