Norfolk Island National Park and Norfolk Island Botanic Garden Management Plan 2018-2028
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This 10-year management plan (2018–2028) sets legally binding directions under the EPBC Act for Norfolk Island National Park and the Botanic Garden, balancing conservation of rare species and habitats with sustainable tourism, community use, and research.
It affects park managers, residents, visitors, commercial operators and scientists by protecting critical wildlife and biosecurity, maintaining Phillip Island as a predator-free sanctuary, enabling limited resource use and heritage protection, and requiring permits and impact assessments for new activities.
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Environment Protection and Biodiversity
Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999
Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999
APPROVAL OF THE NORFOLK ISLAND NATIONAL PARK AND
NORFOLK ISLAND BOTANIC GARDEN MANAGEMENT PLAN 2018-2028
I, MELISSA PRICE, Assistant Minister for the Environment, acting pursuant to section 370 of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999, hereby approve the Norfolk Island National Park and Norfolk Island Botanic Garden Management Plan 2018-2028.
Dated this 20 day of April, 2018
Melissa Price
Assistant Minister for the Environment
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Director of National Parks (2018) Norfolk Island National Park and Norfolk Island Botanic Garden Management Plan 2018-2028. Director of National Parks, Canberra.
This management plan has been prepared by The Director of National Parks for public comment. This management plan sets out how it is proposed the park and botanic garden will be managed for the next 10 years.
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Requests and inquiries concerning reproduction and rights can be addressed to:
Director of National Parks
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The Director of National Parks gratefully acknowledges the assistance and advice of members of the Norfolk Island National Park Advisory Committee, the Norfolk Island Regional Council and the many individuals and organisations who contributed to the management plan.
Credits
Credits
Credits
Photo credits:
Cover: Green parrot – Abi Smith
Nursery – Mark Hallam
Phillip Island, Long Valley – Norfolk Island National Park Collection
Visitors at the Botanic Garden – Norfolk Island Tourism
Morepork owl – Lachlan L Hall
Pg. 7: Green parrot – Abi Smith
Pg. 13: White tern with chick – Lachlan L Hall
Pg. 17: Abutilon julianae – Norfolk Island National Park Collection
Pg. 41: Visitors at Captain Cook Lookout - Norfolk Island Tourism
Pg. 49: Rangers at Phillip Island - Norfolk Island National Park Collection
Other images – Michael Nelson
Maps – Environmental Resources Information Network
Norfolk Island National Park and Norfolk Island Botanic Garden are recognised and appreciated for their natural, cultural and scientific values, as a refuge for native species and as an inspirational and rewarding experience for both visitors and the local community.
Objectives
Objectives
Objectives
The objectives for management of the park and botanic garden are:
To identify, conserve and protect the natural and cultural values of the park and botanic garden
To offer world class natural and cultural experiences, that improve understanding of the values of the reserves and enhance the Norfolk Island regional economy
To base management and decision-making on a foundation of best available information, sound policies and practices, contemporary management approaches.
Values of the park and botanic garden, as described in the statement of significance on
page 4 of this plan, provide the basis and rationale for management of the reserves and underpin this plan’s objectives, policies and actions.
The management prescriptions in this plan contribute to achieving the objectives for the management of the park and botanic garden. These objectives support the purpose for which the reserves were declared and conservation of their natural and cultural values, ensuring they are managed consistently with their assigned International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) management categories.
Contents
Foreword i
Acknowledgments i
Vision iii
Objectives iii
A description of Norfolk Island National Park and
Norfolk Island Botanic Garden
Territory of Norfolk Island 3
Norfolk Island National Park and Norfolk
Norfolk Island National Park and Norfolk Island Botanic Garden 3
Foreword
Norfolk Island National Park and Norfolk Island Botanic Garden protect over 650 hectares of the remote Territory of Norfolk Island. Set in the south-west Pacific Ocean, the
natural habitats and microclimates of the Territory provide refuge between tropical and temperate oceanic island environments and are home to unique assemblages of flora
and fauna.
The park and botanic garden provide habitat and breeding areas for endemic species, migratory birds and large colonies of breeding seabirds. It provides protection to
remnant areas of subtropical rainforest that once covered much of the Island.
Management of the park and botanic garden has a strong focus on the protection of existing native flora and fauna and habitat restoration through the control of invasive species, planting of native vegetation and implementation of erosion control measures.
The park and botanic garden provide educational, scientific, cultural and recreational opportunities for Norfolk Island residents and visitors and a valuable resource for the Norfolk Island tourism industry.
This management plan for Norfolk Island National Park and Norfolk Island Botanic
Garden has been prepared under provisions of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act) and meets all the statutory requirements for a management plan under that Act.
This management plan will provide a firm foundation for the management of the Norfolk Island National Park and Norfolk Island Botanic Garden for the next ten years.
The Director of National Parks gratefully acknowledges the assistance and advice of members of the Norfolk Island National Park Advisory Committee and the individuals and organisations who contributed to this management plan.
Norfolk Island National Park and Norfolk Island Botanic Garden are recognised and appreciated for their natural, cultural and scientific values, as a refuge for native species and as an inspirational and rewarding experience for both visitors and the local community.
Objectives
The objectives for management of the park and botanic garden are:
To identify, conserve and protect the natural and cultural values of the park and botanic garden
To offer world class natural and cultural experiences, that improve understanding of the values of the reserves and enhance the Norfolk Island regional economy
To base management and decision-making on a foundation of best available information, sound policies and practices, contemporary management approaches.
Values of the park and botanic garden, as described in the statement of significance on
page 4 of this plan, provide the basis and rationale for management of the reserves and underpin this plan’s objectives, policies and actions.
The management prescriptions in this plan contribute to achieving the objectives for the management of the park and botanic garden. These objectives support the purpose for which the reserves were declared and conservation of their natural and cultural values, ensuring they are managed consistently with their assigned International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) management categories.
Contents
Foreword i
Acknowledgments i
Vision iii
Objectives iii
A description of Norfolk Island National Park and
Norfolk Island Botanic Garden
Territory of Norfolk Island 3
Norfolk Island National Park and Norfolk Island Botanic Garden 3
Statement of Significance 4
The values of the park and botanic garden 4
Management Plan for Norfolk Island National Park and
Norfolk Island Botanic Garden
1. Introductory provisions
1.1 Short title 8
1.2 Commencement and termination 8
1.3 IUCN category and zoning 8
Resilient places and ecosystems
2. Natural and cultural heritage management
2.1 Native plants and animals 12
2.2 Cultural heritage management 15
2.3 Botanic Garden and herbarium collection 16
2.4 Research and monitoring 17
2.5 Community use of natural resources 20
2.6 Managing adverse impacts of plants, animals and pathogens 21
2.7 Climate Change 26
2.8 Landscapes, soils and water 27
2.9 Landscape rehabilitation 29
2.10 Forestry Area 30
Tourism and use of the park and botanic garden
3. Visitor and access management
3.1 Visitor activities 36
3.2 Visitor information, education and interpretation 38
3.3 Commercial tourism and other commercial activities 39
Effective business systems
4. Effective business systems
4.1 Assessment of proposals 44
4.2 Roads and tracks 48
4.3 Capital works and infrastructure 54
4.4 Resource use in park operations 55
4.5 Visitor safety and incident management 56
4.6 Compliance and enforcement 59
4.7 Neighbours, stakeholders and partnerships 60
4.8 Activities not otherwise specified in this plan 62
4.9 Management plan implementation and evaluation 63
Appendices
Interpretation (including acronyms) 65
Legislative context 67
Establishment of the National Park and Botanic Garden 67
Director of National Parks 67
EPBC Act 68
Planning process 70
International agreements 72
C. EPBC Act listed species occurring in Norfolk Island National Park 74
and/or Norfolk Island Botanic Garden
D. Management principles in Schedule 8 to the EPBC Regulations relevant to 78
Norfolk Island National Park and Norfolk Island Botanic Garden
Maps
Location of Norfolk Island National Park and Norfolk Island Botanic Garden 2
IUCN Categorisation of zones within the park and botanic garden 10
Forestry Area 33
Access to Norfolk Island National Park (Mount Pitt Section) 50
Access to Norfolk Island Botanic Garden 52
Access to Norfolk Island National Park (Phillip Island Section) 53
Tables
Decision-making process and impact assessment procedures 46
Environmental impact assessment matters and considerations 47
Bibliography 81
Index 84
Statement of Significance 4
Statement of Significance 4
Foreword
Norfolk Island National Park and Norfolk Island Botanic Garden protect over 650 hectares of the remote Territory of Norfolk Island. Set in the south-west Pacific Ocean, the
natural habitats and microclimates of the Territory provide refuge between tropical and temperate oceanic island environments and are home to unique assemblages of flora
and fauna.
The park and botanic garden provide habitat and breeding areas for endemic species, migratory birds and large colonies of breeding seabirds. It provides protection to
remnant areas of subtropical rainforest that once covered much of the Island.
Management of the park and botanic garden has a strong focus on the protection of existing native flora and fauna and habitat restoration through the control of invasive species, planting of native vegetation and implementation of erosion control measures.
The park and botanic garden provide educational, scientific, cultural and recreational opportunities for Norfolk Island residents and visitors and a valuable resource for the Norfolk Island tourism industry.
This management plan for Norfolk Island National Park and Norfolk Island Botanic
Garden has been prepared under provisions of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act) and meets all the statutory requirements for a management plan under that Act.
This management plan will provide a firm foundation for the management of the Norfolk Island National Park and Norfolk Island Botanic Garden for the next ten years.
The Director of National Parks gratefully acknowledges the assistance and advice of members of the Norfolk Island National Park Advisory Committee and the individuals and organisations who contributed to this management plan.
Norfolk Island National Park and Norfolk Island Botanic Garden are recognised and appreciated for their natural, cultural and scientific values, as a refuge for native species and as an inspirational and rewarding experience for both visitors and the local community.
Objectives
The objectives for management of the park and botanic garden are:
To identify, conserve and protect the natural and cultural values of the park and botanic garden
To offer world class natural and cultural experiences, that improve understanding of the values of the reserves and enhance the Norfolk Island regional economy
To base management and decision-making on a foundation of best available information, sound policies and practices, contemporary management approaches.
Values of the park and botanic garden, as described in the statement of significance on
page 4 of this plan, provide the basis and rationale for management of the reserves and underpin this plan’s objectives, policies and actions.
The management prescriptions in this plan contribute to achieving the objectives for the management of the park and botanic garden. These objectives support the purpose for which the reserves were declared and conservation of their natural and cultural values, ensuring they are managed consistently with their assigned International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) management categories.
Contents
Foreword i
Acknowledgments i
Vision iii
Objectives iii
A description of Norfolk Island National Park and
Norfolk Island Botanic Garden
Territory of Norfolk Island 3
Norfolk Island National Park and Norfolk Island Botanic Garden 3
Statement of Significance 4
The values of the park and botanic garden 4
Management Plan for Norfolk Island National Park and
Norfolk Island Botanic Garden
1. Introductory provisions
1.1 Short title 8
1.2 Commencement and termination 8
1.3 IUCN category and zoning 8
Resilient places and ecosystems
2. Natural and cultural heritage management
2.1 Native plants and animals 12
2.2 Cultural heritage management 15
2.3 Botanic Garden and herbarium collection 16
2.4 Research and monitoring 17
2.5 Community use of natural resources 20
2.6 Managing adverse impacts of plants, animals and pathogens 21
2.7 Climate Change 26
2.8 Landscapes, soils and water 27
2.9 Landscape rehabilitation 29
2.10 Forestry Area 30
Tourism and use of the park and botanic garden
3. Visitor and access management
3.1 Visitor activities 36
3.2 Visitor information, education and interpretation 38
3.3 Commercial tourism and other commercial activities 39
Effective business systems
4. Effective business systems
4.1 Assessment of proposals 44
4.2 Roads and tracks 48
4.3 Capital works and infrastructure 54
4.4 Resource use in park operations 55
4.5 Visitor safety and incident management 56
4.6 Compliance and enforcement 59
4.7 Neighbours, stakeholders and partnerships 60
4.8 Activities not otherwise specified in this plan 62
4.9 Management plan implementation and evaluation 63
Appendices
Interpretation (including acronyms) 65
Legislative context 67
Establishment of the National Park and Botanic Garden 67
Director of National Parks 67
EPBC Act 68
Planning process 70
International agreements 72
C. EPBC Act listed species occurring in Norfolk Island National Park 74
and/or Norfolk Island Botanic Garden
D. Management principles in Schedule 8 to the EPBC Regulations relevant to 78
Norfolk Island National Park and Norfolk Island Botanic Garden
Maps
Location of Norfolk Island National Park and Norfolk Island Botanic Garden 2
IUCN Categorisation of zones within the park and botanic garden 10
Forestry Area 33
Access to Norfolk Island National Park (Mount Pitt Section) 50
Access to Norfolk Island Botanic Garden 52
Access to Norfolk Island National Park (Phillip Island Section) 53
Tables
Decision-making process and impact assessment procedures 46
Environmental impact assessment matters and considerations 47
Bibliography 81
Index 84
The values of the park and botanic garde
The values of the park and botanic garden 4
The values of the park and botanic garden 4
Management Plan for Norfolk Island National Park and
Norfolk Island Botanic Garden
1. Introductory provisions
1. Introductory provisions
Foreword
Norfolk Island National Park and Norfolk Island Botanic Garden protect over 650 hectares of the remote Territory of Norfolk Island. Set in the south-west Pacific Ocean, the
natural habitats and microclimates of the Territory provide refuge between tropical and temperate oceanic island environments and are home to unique assemblages of flora
and fauna.
The park and botanic garden provide habitat and breeding areas for endemic species, migratory birds and large colonies of breeding seabirds. It provides protection to
remnant areas of subtropical rainforest that once covered much of the Island.
Management of the park and botanic garden has a strong focus on the protection of existing native flora and fauna and habitat restoration through the control of invasive species, planting of native vegetation and implementation of erosion control measures.
The park and botanic garden provide educational, scientific, cultural and recreational opportunities for Norfolk Island residents and visitors and a valuable resource for the Norfolk Island tourism industry.
This management plan for Norfolk Island National Park and Norfolk Island Botanic
Garden has been prepared under provisions of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act) and meets all the statutory requirements for a management plan under that Act.
This management plan will provide a firm foundation for the management of the Norfolk Island National Park and Norfolk Island Botanic Garden for the next ten years.
The Director of National Parks gratefully acknowledges the assistance and advice of members of the Norfolk Island National Park Advisory Committee and the individuals and organisations who contributed to this management plan.
Norfolk Island National Park and Norfolk Island Botanic Garden are recognised and appreciated for their natural, cultural and scientific values, as a refuge for native species and as an inspirational and rewarding experience for both visitors and the local community.
Objectives
The objectives for management of the park and botanic garden are:
To identify, conserve and protect the natural and cultural values of the park and botanic garden
To offer world class natural and cultural experiences, that improve understanding of the values of the reserves and enhance the Norfolk Island regional economy
To base management and decision-making on a foundation of best available information, sound policies and practices, contemporary management approaches.
Values of the park and botanic garden, as described in the statement of significance on
page 4 of this plan, provide the basis and rationale for management of the reserves and underpin this plan’s objectives, policies and actions.
The management prescriptions in this plan contribute to achieving the objectives for the management of the park and botanic garden. These objectives support the purpose for which the reserves were declared and conservation of their natural and cultural values, ensuring they are managed consistently with their assigned International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) management categories.
Contents
Foreword i
Acknowledgments i
Vision iii
Objectives iii
A description of Norfolk Island National Park and
Norfolk Island Botanic Garden
Territory of Norfolk Island 3
Norfolk Island National Park and Norfolk Island Botanic Garden 3
Statement of Significance 4
The values of the park and botanic garden 4
Management Plan for Norfolk Island National Park and
Norfolk Island Botanic Garden
1. Introductory provisions
1.1 Short title 8
1.2 Commencement and termination 8
1.3 IUCN category and zoning 8
Resilient places and ecosystems
2. Natural and cultural heritage management
2.1 Native plants and animals 12
2.2 Cultural heritage management 15
2.3 Botanic Garden and herbarium collection 16
2.4 Research and monitoring 17
2.5 Community use of natural resources 20
2.6 Managing adverse impacts of plants, animals and pathogens 21
2.7 Climate Change 26
2.8 Landscapes, soils and water 27
2.9 Landscape rehabilitation 29
2.10 Forestry Area 30
Tourism and use of the park and botanic garden
3. Visitor and access management
3.1 Visitor activities 36
3.2 Visitor information, education and interpretation 38
3.3 Commercial tourism and other commercial activities 39
Effective business systems
4. Effective business systems
4.1 Assessment of proposals 44
4.2 Roads and tracks 48
4.3 Capital works and infrastructure 54
4.4 Resource use in park operations 55
4.5 Visitor safety and incident management 56
4.6 Compliance and enforcement 59
4.7 Neighbours, stakeholders and partnerships 60
4.8 Activities not otherwise specified in this plan 62
4.9 Management plan implementation and evaluation 63
Appendices
Interpretation (including acronyms) 65
Legislative context 67
Establishment of the National Park and Botanic Garden 67
Director of National Parks 67
EPBC Act 68
Planning process 70
International agreements 72
C. EPBC Act listed species occurring in Norfolk Island National Park 74
and/or Norfolk Island Botanic Garden
D. Management principles in Schedule 8 to the EPBC Regulations relevant to 78
Norfolk Island National Park and Norfolk Island Botanic Garden
Maps
Location of Norfolk Island National Park and Norfolk Island Botanic Garden 2
IUCN Categorisation of zones within the park and botanic garden 10
Forestry Area 33
Access to Norfolk Island National Park (Mount Pitt Section) 50
Access to Norfolk Island Botanic Garden 52
Access to Norfolk Island National Park (Phillip Island Section) 53
Tables
Decision-making process and impact assessment procedures 46
Environmental impact assessment matters and considerations 47
Bibliography 81
Index 84
1.1
Short title 8
Foreword
Norfolk Island National Park and Norfolk Island Botanic Garden protect over 650 hectares of the remote Territory of Norfolk Island. Set in the south-west Pacific Ocean, the
natural habitats and microclimates of the Territory provide refuge between tropical and temperate oceanic island environments and are home to unique assemblages of flora
and fauna.
The park and botanic garden provide habitat and breeding areas for endemic species, migratory birds and large colonies of breeding seabirds. It provides protection to
remnant areas of subtropical rainforest that once covered much of the Island.
Management of the park and botanic garden has a strong focus on the protection of existing native flora and fauna and habitat restoration through the control of invasive species, planting of native vegetation and implementation of erosion control measures.
The park and botanic garden provide educational, scientific, cultural and recreational opportunities for Norfolk Island residents and visitors and a valuable resource for the Norfolk Island tourism industry.
This management plan for Norfolk Island National Park and Norfolk Island Botanic
Garden has been prepared under provisions of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act) and meets all the statutory requirements for a management plan under that Act.
This management plan will provide a firm foundation for the management of the Norfolk Island National Park and Norfolk Island Botanic Garden for the next ten years.
The Director of National Parks gratefully acknowledges the assistance and advice of members of the Norfolk Island National Park Advisory Committee and the individuals and organisations who contributed to this management plan.
Norfolk Island National Park and Norfolk Island Botanic Garden are recognised and appreciated for their natural, cultural and scientific values, as a refuge for native species and as an inspirational and rewarding experience for both visitors and the local community.
Objectives
The objectives for management of the park and botanic garden are:
To identify, conserve and protect the natural and cultural values of the park and botanic garden
To offer world class natural and cultural experiences, that improve understanding of the values of the reserves and enhance the Norfolk Island regional economy
To base management and decision-making on a foundation of best available information, sound policies and practices, contemporary management approaches.
Values of the park and botanic garden, as described in the statement of significance on
page 4 of this plan, provide the basis and rationale for management of the reserves and underpin this plan’s objectives, policies and actions.
The management prescriptions in this plan contribute to achieving the objectives for the management of the park and botanic garden. These objectives support the purpose for which the reserves were declared and conservation of their natural and cultural values, ensuring they are managed consistently with their assigned International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) management categories.
Contents
Foreword i
Acknowledgments i
Vision iii
Objectives iii
A description of Norfolk Island National Park and
Norfolk Island Botanic Garden
Territory of Norfolk Island 3
Norfolk Island National Park and Norfolk Island Botanic Garden 3
Statement of Significance 4
The values of the park and botanic garden 4
Management Plan for Norfolk Island National Park and
Norfolk Island Botanic Garden
1. Introductory provisions
1.1 Short title 8
1.2 Commencement and termination 8
1.3 IUCN category and zoning 8
Resilient places and ecosystems
2. Natural and cultural heritage management
2.1 Native plants and animals 12
2.2 Cultural heritage management 15
2.3 Botanic Garden and herbarium collection 16
2.4 Research and monitoring 17
2.5 Community use of natural resources 20
2.6 Managing adverse impacts of plants, animals and pathogens 21
2.7 Climate Change 26
2.8 Landscapes, soils and water 27
2.9 Landscape rehabilitation 29
2.10 Forestry Area 30
Tourism and use of the park and botanic garden
3. Visitor and access management
3.1 Visitor activities 36
3.2 Visitor information, education and interpretation 38
3.3 Commercial tourism and other commercial activities 39
Effective business systems
4. Effective business systems
4.1 Assessment of proposals 44
4.2 Roads and tracks 48
4.3 Capital works and infrastructure 54
4.4 Resource use in park operations 55
4.5 Visitor safety and incident management 56
4.6 Compliance and enforcement 59
4.7 Neighbours, stakeholders and partnerships 60
4.8 Activities not otherwise specified in this plan 62
4.9 Management plan implementation and evaluation 63
Appendices
Interpretation (including acronyms) 65
Legislative context 67
Establishment of the National Park and Botanic Garden 67
Director of National Parks 67
EPBC Act 68
Planning process 70
International agreements 72
C. EPBC Act listed species occurring in Norfolk Island National Park 74
and/or Norfolk Island Botanic Garden
D. Management principles in Schedule 8 to the EPBC Regulations relevant to 78
Norfolk Island National Park and Norfolk Island Botanic Garden
Maps
Location of Norfolk Island National Park and Norfolk Island Botanic Garden 2
IUCN Categorisation of zones within the park and botanic garden 10
Forestry Area 33
Access to Norfolk Island National Park (Mount Pitt Section) 50
Access to Norfolk Island Botanic Garden 52
Access to Norfolk Island National Park (Phillip Island Section) 53
Tables
Decision-making process and impact assessment procedures 46
Environmental impact assessment matters and considerations 47
Bibliography 81
Index 84
1.2
Commencement and termination 8
Foreword
Norfolk Island National Park and Norfolk Island Botanic Garden protect over 650 hectares of the remote Territory of Norfolk Island. Set in the south-west Pacific Ocean, the
natural habitats and microclimates of the Territory provide refuge between tropical and temperate oceanic island environments and are home to unique assemblages of flora
and fauna.
The park and botanic garden provide habitat and breeding areas for endemic species, migratory birds and large colonies of breeding seabirds. It provides protection to
remnant areas of subtropical rainforest that once covered much of the Island.
Management of the park and botanic garden has a strong focus on the protection of existing native flora and fauna and habitat restoration through the control of invasive species, planting of native vegetation and implementation of erosion control measures.
The park and botanic garden provide educational, scientific, cultural and recreational opportunities for Norfolk Island residents and visitors and a valuable resource for the Norfolk Island tourism industry.
This management plan for Norfolk Island National Park and Norfolk Island Botanic
Garden has been prepared under provisions of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act) and meets all the statutory requirements for a management plan under that Act.
This management plan will provide a firm foundation for the management of the Norfolk Island National Park and Norfolk Island Botanic Garden for the next ten years.
The Director of National Parks gratefully acknowledges the assistance and advice of members of the Norfolk Island National Park Advisory Committee and the individuals and organisations who contributed to this management plan.
Norfolk Island National Park and Norfolk Island Botanic Garden are recognised and appreciated for their natural, cultural and scientific values, as a refuge for native species and as an inspirational and rewarding experience for both visitors and the local community.
Objectives
The objectives for management of the park and botanic garden are:
To identify, conserve and protect the natural and cultural values of the park and botanic garden
To offer world class natural and cultural experiences, that improve understanding of the values of the reserves and enhance the Norfolk Island regional economy
To base management and decision-making on a foundation of best available information, sound policies and practices, contemporary management approaches.
Values of the park and botanic garden, as described in the statement of significance on
page 4 of this plan, provide the basis and rationale for management of the reserves and underpin this plan’s objectives, policies and actions.
The management prescriptions in this plan contribute to achieving the objectives for the management of the park and botanic garden. These objectives support the purpose for which the reserves were declared and conservation of their natural and cultural values, ensuring they are managed consistently with their assigned International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) management categories.
Contents
Foreword i
Acknowledgments i
Vision iii
Objectives iii
A description of Norfolk Island National Park and
Norfolk Island Botanic Garden
Territory of Norfolk Island 3
Norfolk Island National Park and Norfolk Island Botanic Garden 3
Statement of Significance 4
The values of the park and botanic garden 4
Management Plan for Norfolk Island National Park and
Norfolk Island Botanic Garden
1. Introductory provisions
1.1 Short title 8
1.2 Commencement and termination 8
1.3 IUCN category and zoning 8
Resilient places and ecosystems
2. Natural and cultural heritage management
2.1 Native plants and animals 12
2.2 Cultural heritage management 15
2.3 Botanic Garden and herbarium collection 16
2.4 Research and monitoring 17
2.5 Community use of natural resources 20
2.6 Managing adverse impacts of plants, animals and pathogens 21
2.7 Climate Change 26
2.8 Landscapes, soils and water 27
2.9 Landscape rehabilitation 29
2.10 Forestry Area 30
Tourism and use of the park and botanic garden
3. Visitor and access management
3.1 Visitor activities 36
3.2 Visitor information, education and interpretation 38
3.3 Commercial tourism and other commercial activities 39
Effective business systems
4. Effective business systems
4.1 Assessment of proposals 44
4.2 Roads and tracks 48
4.3 Capital works and infrastructure 54
4.4 Resource use in park operations 55
4.5 Visitor safety and incident management 56
4.6 Compliance and enforcement 59
4.7 Neighbours, stakeholders and partnerships 60
4.8 Activities not otherwise specified in this plan 62
4.9 Management plan implementation and evaluation 63
Appendices
Interpretation (including acronyms) 65
Legislative context 67
Establishment of the National Park and Botanic Garden 67
Director of National Parks 67
EPBC Act 68
Planning process 70
International agreements 72
C. EPBC Act listed species occurring in Norfolk Island National Park 74
and/or Norfolk Island Botanic Garden
D. Management principles in Schedule 8 to the EPBC Regulations relevant to 78
Norfolk Island National Park and Norfolk Island Botanic Garden
Maps
Location of Norfolk Island National Park and Norfolk Island Botanic Garden 2
IUCN Categorisation of zones within the park and botanic garden 10
Forestry Area 33
Access to Norfolk Island National Park (Mount Pitt Section) 50
Access to Norfolk Island Botanic Garden 52
Access to Norfolk Island National Park (Phillip Island Section) 53
Tables
Decision-making process and impact assessment procedures 46
Environmental impact assessment matters and considerations 47
Bibliography 81
Index 84
1.3
IUCN category and zoning 8
Foreword
Norfolk Island National Park and Norfolk Island Botanic Garden protect over 650 hectares of the remote Territory of Norfolk Island. Set in the south-west Pacific Ocean, the
natural habitats and microclimates of the Territory provide refuge between tropical and temperate oceanic island environments and are home to unique assemblages of flora
and fauna.
The park and botanic garden provide habitat and breeding areas for endemic species, migratory birds and large colonies of breeding seabirds. It provides protection to
remnant areas of subtropical rainforest that once covered much of the Island.
Management of the park and botanic garden has a strong focus on the protection of existing native flora and fauna and habitat restoration through the control of invasive species, planting of native vegetation and implementation of erosion control measures.
The park and botanic garden provide educational, scientific, cultural and recreational opportunities for Norfolk Island residents and visitors and a valuable resource for the Norfolk Island tourism industry.
This management plan for Norfolk Island National Park and Norfolk Island Botanic
Garden has been prepared under provisions of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act) and meets all the statutory requirements for a management plan under that Act.
This management plan will provide a firm foundation for the management of the Norfolk Island National Park and Norfolk Island Botanic Garden for the next ten years.
The Director of National Parks gratefully acknowledges the assistance and advice of members of the Norfolk Island National Park Advisory Committee and the individuals and organisations who contributed to this management plan.
Norfolk Island National Park and Norfolk Island Botanic Garden are recognised and appreciated for their natural, cultural and scientific values, as a refuge for native species and as an inspirational and rewarding experience for both visitors and the local community.
Objectives
The objectives for management of the park and botanic garden are:
To identify, conserve and protect the natural and cultural values of the park and botanic garden
To offer world class natural and cultural experiences, that improve understanding of the values of the reserves and enhance the Norfolk Island regional economy
To base management and decision-making on a foundation of best available information, sound policies and practices, contemporary management approaches.
Values of the park and botanic garden, as described in the statement of significance on
page 4 of this plan, provide the basis and rationale for management of the reserves and underpin this plan’s objectives, policies and actions.
The management prescriptions in this plan contribute to achieving the objectives for the management of the park and botanic garden. These objectives support the purpose for which the reserves were declared and conservation of their natural and cultural values, ensuring they are managed consistently with their assigned International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) management categories.
Contents
Foreword i
Acknowledgments i
Vision iii
Objectives iii
A description of Norfolk Island National Park and
Norfolk Island Botanic Garden
Territory of Norfolk Island 3
Norfolk Island National Park and Norfolk Island Botanic Garden 3
Statement of Significance 4
The values of the park and botanic garden 4
Management Plan for Norfolk Island National Park and
Norfolk Island Botanic Garden
1. Introductory provisions
1.1 Short title 8
1.2 Commencement and termination 8
1.3 IUCN category and zoning 8
Resilient places and ecosystems
2. Natural and cultural heritage management
2.1 Native plants and animals 12
2.2 Cultural heritage management 15
2.3 Botanic Garden and herbarium collection 16
2.4 Research and monitoring 17
2.5 Community use of natural resources 20
2.6 Managing adverse impacts of plants, animals and pathogens 21
2.7 Climate Change 26
2.8 Landscapes, soils and water 27
2.9 Landscape rehabilitation 29
2.10 Forestry Area 30
Tourism and use of the park and botanic garden
3. Visitor and access management
3.1 Visitor activities 36
3.2 Visitor information, education and interpretation 38
3.3 Commercial tourism and other commercial activities 39
Effective business systems
4. Effective business systems
4.1 Assessment of proposals 44
4.2 Roads and tracks 48
4.3 Capital works and infrastructure 54
4.4 Resource use in park operations 55
4.5 Visitor safety and incident management 56
4.6 Compliance and enforcement 59
4.7 Neighbours, stakeholders and partnerships 60
4.8 Activities not otherwise specified in this plan 62
4.9 Management plan implementation and evaluation 63
Appendices
Interpretation (including acronyms) 65
Legislative context 67
Establishment of the National Park and Botanic Garden 67
Director of National Parks 67
EPBC Act 68
Planning process 70
International agreements 72
C. EPBC Act listed species occurring in Norfolk Island National Park 74
and/or Norfolk Island Botanic Garden
D. Management principles in Schedule 8 to the EPBC Regulations relevant to 78
Norfolk Island National Park and Norfolk Island Botanic Garden
Maps
Location of Norfolk Island National Park and Norfolk Island Botanic Garden 2
IUCN Categorisation of zones within the park and botanic garden 10
Forestry Area 33
Access to Norfolk Island National Park (Mount Pitt Section) 50
Access to Norfolk Island Botanic Garden 52
Access to Norfolk Island National Park (Phillip Island Section) 53
Tables
Decision-making process and impact assessment procedures 46
Environmental impact assessment matters and considerations 47
Bibliography 81
Index 84
Resilient places and ecosystems
Resilient places and ecosystems
Foreword
Norfolk Island National Park and Norfolk Island Botanic Garden protect over 650 hectares of the remote Territory of Norfolk Island. Set in the south-west Pacific Ocean, the
natural habitats and microclimates of the Territory provide refuge between tropical and temperate oceanic island environments and are home to unique assemblages of flora
and fauna.
The park and botanic garden provide habitat and breeding areas for endemic species, migratory birds and large colonies of breeding seabirds. It provides protection to
remnant areas of subtropical rainforest that once covered much of the Island.
Management of the park and botanic garden has a strong focus on the protection of existing native flora and fauna and habitat restoration through the control of invasive species, planting of native vegetation and implementation of erosion control measures.
The park and botanic garden provide educational, scientific, cultural and recreational opportunities for Norfolk Island residents and visitors and a valuable resource for the Norfolk Island tourism industry.
This management plan for Norfolk Island National Park and Norfolk Island Botanic
Garden has been prepared under provisions of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act) and meets all the statutory requirements for a management plan under that Act.
This management plan will provide a firm foundation for the management of the Norfolk Island National Park and Norfolk Island Botanic Garden for the next ten years.
The Director of National Parks gratefully acknowledges the assistance and advice of members of the Norfolk Island National Park Advisory Committee and the individuals and organisations who contributed to this management plan.
Norfolk Island National Park and Norfolk Island Botanic Garden are recognised and appreciated for their natural, cultural and scientific values, as a refuge for native species and as an inspirational and rewarding experience for both visitors and the local community.
Objectives
The objectives for management of the park and botanic garden are:
To identify, conserve and protect the natural and cultural values of the park and botanic garden
To offer world class natural and cultural experiences, that improve understanding of the values of the reserves and enhance the Norfolk Island regional economy
To base management and decision-making on a foundation of best available information, sound policies and practices, contemporary management approaches.
Values of the park and botanic garden, as described in the statement of significance on
page 4 of this plan, provide the basis and rationale for management of the reserves and underpin this plan’s objectives, policies and actions.
The management prescriptions in this plan contribute to achieving the objectives for the management of the park and botanic garden. These objectives support the purpose for which the reserves were declared and conservation of their natural and cultural values, ensuring they are managed consistently with their assigned International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) management categories.
Contents
Foreword i
Acknowledgments i
Vision iii
Objectives iii
A description of Norfolk Island National Park and
Norfolk Island Botanic Garden
Territory of Norfolk Island 3
Norfolk Island National Park and Norfolk Island Botanic Garden 3
Statement of Significance 4
The values of the park and botanic garden 4
Management Plan for Norfolk Island National Park and
Norfolk Island Botanic Garden
1. Introductory provisions
1.1 Short title 8
1.2 Commencement and termination 8
1.3 IUCN category and zoning 8
Resilient places and ecosystems
2. Natural and cultural heritage management
2.1 Native plants and animals 12
2.2 Cultural heritage management 15
2.3 Botanic Garden and herbarium collection 16
2.4 Research and monitoring 17
2.5 Community use of natural resources 20
2.6 Managing adverse impacts of plants, animals and pathogens 21
2.7 Climate Change 26
2.8 Landscapes, soils and water 27
2.9 Landscape rehabilitation 29
2.10 Forestry Area 30
Tourism and use of the park and botanic garden
3. Visitor and access management
3.1 Visitor activities 36
3.2 Visitor information, education and interpretation 38
3.3 Commercial tourism and other commercial activities 39
Effective business systems
4. Effective business systems
4.1 Assessment of proposals 44
4.2 Roads and tracks 48
4.3 Capital works and infrastructure 54
4.4 Resource use in park operations 55
4.5 Visitor safety and incident management 56
4.6 Compliance and enforcement 59
4.7 Neighbours, stakeholders and partnerships 60
4.8 Activities not otherwise specified in this plan 62
4.9 Management plan implementation and evaluation 63
Appendices
Interpretation (including acronyms) 65
Legislative context 67
Establishment of the National Park and Botanic Garden 67
Director of National Parks 67
EPBC Act 68
Planning process 70
International agreements 72
C. EPBC Act listed species occurring in Norfolk Island National Park 74
and/or Norfolk Island Botanic Garden
D. Management principles in Schedule 8 to the EPBC Regulations relevant to 78
Norfolk Island National Park and Norfolk Island Botanic Garden
Maps
Location of Norfolk Island National Park and Norfolk Island Botanic Garden 2
IUCN Categorisation of zones within the park and botanic garden 10
Forestry Area 33
Access to Norfolk Island National Park (Mount Pitt Section) 50
Access to Norfolk Island Botanic Garden 52
Access to Norfolk Island National Park (Phillip Island Section) 53
Tables
Decision-making process and impact assessment procedures 46
Environmental impact assessment matters and considerations 47
Bibliography 81
Index 84
2. Natural and cultural heritage managem
2. Natural and cultural heritage management
Foreword
Norfolk Island National Park and Norfolk Island Botanic Garden protect over 650 hectares of the remote Territory of Norfolk Island. Set in the south-west Pacific Ocean, the
natural habitats and microclimates of the Territory provide refuge between tropical and temperate oceanic island environments and are home to unique assemblages of flora
and fauna.
The park and botanic garden provide habitat and breeding areas for endemic species, migratory birds and large colonies of breeding seabirds. It provides protection to
remnant areas of subtropical rainforest that once covered much of the Island.
Management of the park and botanic garden has a strong focus on the protection of existing native flora and fauna and habitat restoration through the control of invasive species, planting of native vegetation and implementation of erosion control measures.
The park and botanic garden provide educational, scientific, cultural and recreational opportunities for Norfolk Island residents and visitors and a valuable resource for the Norfolk Island tourism industry.
This management plan for Norfolk Island National Park and Norfolk Island Botanic
Garden has been prepared under provisions of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act) and meets all the statutory requirements for a management plan under that Act.
This management plan will provide a firm foundation for the management of the Norfolk Island National Park and Norfolk Island Botanic Garden for the next ten years.
The Director of National Parks gratefully acknowledges the assistance and advice of members of the Norfolk Island National Park Advisory Committee and the individuals and organisations who contributed to this management plan.
Norfolk Island National Park and Norfolk Island Botanic Garden are recognised and appreciated for their natural, cultural and scientific values, as a refuge for native species and as an inspirational and rewarding experience for both visitors and the local community.
Objectives
The objectives for management of the park and botanic garden are:
To identify, conserve and protect the natural and cultural values of the park and botanic garden
To offer world class natural and cultural experiences, that improve understanding of the values of the reserves and enhance the Norfolk Island regional economy
To base management and decision-making on a foundation of best available information, sound policies and practices, contemporary management approaches.
Values of the park and botanic garden, as described in the statement of significance on
page 4 of this plan, provide the basis and rationale for management of the reserves and underpin this plan’s objectives, policies and actions.
The management prescriptions in this plan contribute to achieving the objectives for the management of the park and botanic garden. These objectives support the purpose for which the reserves were declared and conservation of their natural and cultural values, ensuring they are managed consistently with their assigned International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) management categories.
Contents
Foreword i
Acknowledgments i
Vision iii
Objectives iii
A description of Norfolk Island National Park and
Norfolk Island Botanic Garden
Territory of Norfolk Island 3
Norfolk Island National Park and Norfolk Island Botanic Garden 3
Statement of Significance 4
The values of the park and botanic garden 4
Management Plan for Norfolk Island National Park and
Norfolk Island Botanic Garden
1. Introductory provisions
1.1 Short title 8
1.2 Commencement and termination 8
1.3 IUCN category and zoning 8
Resilient places and ecosystems
2. Natural and cultural heritage management
2.1 Native plants and animals 12
2.2 Cultural heritage management 15
2.3 Botanic Garden and herbarium collection 16
2.4 Research and monitoring 17
2.5 Community use of natural resources 20
2.6 Managing adverse impacts of plants, animals and pathogens 21
2.7 Climate Change 26
2.8 Landscapes, soils and water 27
2.9 Landscape rehabilitation 29
2.10 Forestry Area 30
Tourism and use of the park and botanic garden
3. Visitor and access management
3.1 Visitor activities 36
3.2 Visitor information, education and interpretation 38
3.3 Commercial tourism and other commercial activities 39
Effective business systems
4. Effective business systems
4.1 Assessment of proposals 44
4.2 Roads and tracks 48
4.3 Capital works and infrastructure 54
4.4 Resource use in park operations 55
4.5 Visitor safety and incident management 56
4.6 Compliance and enforcement 59
4.7 Neighbours, stakeholders and partnerships 60
4.8 Activities not otherwise specified in this plan 62
4.9 Management plan implementation and evaluation 63
Appendices
Interpretation (including acronyms) 65
Legislative context 67
Establishment of the National Park and Botanic Garden 67
Director of National Parks 67
EPBC Act 68
Planning process 70
International agreements 72
C. EPBC Act listed species occurring in Norfolk Island National Park 74
and/or Norfolk Island Botanic Garden
D. Management principles in Schedule 8 to the EPBC Regulations relevant to 78
Norfolk Island National Park and Norfolk Island Botanic Garden
Maps
Location of Norfolk Island National Park and Norfolk Island Botanic Garden 2
IUCN Categorisation of zones within the park and botanic garden 10
Forestry Area 33
Access to Norfolk Island National Park (Mount Pitt Section) 50
Access to Norfolk Island Botanic Garden 52
Access to Norfolk Island National Park (Phillip Island Section) 53
Tables
Decision-making process and impact assessment procedures 46
Environmental impact assessment matters and considerations 47
Bibliography 81
Index 84
2.1
Native plants and animals 12
Foreword
Norfolk Island National Park and Norfolk Island Botanic Garden protect over 650 hectares of the remote Territory of Norfolk Island. Set in the south-west Pacific Ocean, the
natural habitats and microclimates of the Territory provide refuge between tropical and temperate oceanic island environments and are home to unique assemblages of flora
and fauna.
The park and botanic garden provide habitat and breeding areas for endemic species, migratory birds and large colonies of breeding seabirds. It provides protection to
remnant areas of subtropical rainforest that once covered much of the Island.
Management of the park and botanic garden has a strong focus on the protection of existing native flora and fauna and habitat restoration through the control of invasive species, planting of native vegetation and implementation of erosion control measures.
The park and botanic garden provide educational, scientific, cultural and recreational opportunities for Norfolk Island residents and visitors and a valuable resource for the Norfolk Island tourism industry.
This management plan for Norfolk Island National Park and Norfolk Island Botanic
Garden has been prepared under provisions of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act) and meets all the statutory requirements for a management plan under that Act.
This management plan will provide a firm foundation for the management of the Norfolk Island National Park and Norfolk Island Botanic Garden for the next ten years.
The Director of National Parks gratefully acknowledges the assistance and advice of members of the Norfolk Island National Park Advisory Committee and the individuals and organisations who contributed to this management plan.
Norfolk Island National Park and Norfolk Island Botanic Garden are recognised and appreciated for their natural, cultural and scientific values, as a refuge for native species and as an inspirational and rewarding experience for both visitors and the local community.
Objectives
The objectives for management of the park and botanic garden are:
To identify, conserve and protect the natural and cultural values of the park and botanic garden
To offer world class natural and cultural experiences, that improve understanding of the values of the reserves and enhance the Norfolk Island regional economy
To base management and decision-making on a foundation of best available information, sound policies and practices, contemporary management approaches.
Values of the park and botanic garden, as described in the statement of significance on
page 4 of this plan, provide the basis and rationale for management of the reserves and underpin this plan’s objectives, policies and actions.
The management prescriptions in this plan contribute to achieving the objectives for the management of the park and botanic garden. These objectives support the purpose for which the reserves were declared and conservation of their natural and cultural values, ensuring they are managed consistently with their assigned International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) management categories.
Contents
Foreword i
Acknowledgments i
Vision iii
Objectives iii
A description of Norfolk Island National Park and
Norfolk Island Botanic Garden
Territory of Norfolk Island 3
Norfolk Island National Park and Norfolk Island Botanic Garden 3
Statement of Significance 4
The values of the park and botanic garden 4
Management Plan for Norfolk Island National Park and
Norfolk Island Botanic Garden
1. Introductory provisions
1.1 Short title 8
1.2 Commencement and termination 8
1.3 IUCN category and zoning 8
Resilient places and ecosystems
2. Natural and cultural heritage management
2.1 Native plants and animals 12
2.2 Cultural heritage management 15
2.3 Botanic Garden and herbarium collection 16
2.4 Research and monitoring 17
2.5 Community use of natural resources 20
2.6 Managing adverse impacts of plants, animals and pathogens 21
2.7 Climate Change 26
2.8 Landscapes, soils and water 27
2.9 Landscape rehabilitation 29
2.10 Forestry Area 30
Tourism and use of the park and botanic garden
3. Visitor and access management
3.1 Visitor activities 36
3.2 Visitor information, education and interpretation 38
3.3 Commercial tourism and other commercial activities 39
Effective business systems
4. Effective business systems
4.1 Assessment of proposals 44
4.2 Roads and tracks 48
4.3 Capital works and infrastructure 54
4.4 Resource use in park operations 55
4.5 Visitor safety and incident management 56
4.6 Compliance and enforcement 59
4.7 Neighbours, stakeholders and partnerships 60
4.8 Activities not otherwise specified in this plan 62
4.9 Management plan implementation and evaluation 63
Appendices
Interpretation (including acronyms) 65
Legislative context 67
Establishment of the National Park and Botanic Garden 67
Director of National Parks 67
EPBC Act 68
Planning process 70
International agreements 72
C. EPBC Act listed species occurring in Norfolk Island National Park 74
and/or Norfolk Island Botanic Garden
D. Management principles in Schedule 8 to the EPBC Regulations relevant to 78
Norfolk Island National Park and Norfolk Island Botanic Garden
Maps
Location of Norfolk Island National Park and Norfolk Island Botanic Garden 2
IUCN Categorisation of zones within the park and botanic garden 10
Forestry Area 33
Access to Norfolk Island National Park (Mount Pitt Section) 50
Access to Norfolk Island Botanic Garden 52
Access to Norfolk Island National Park (Phillip Island Section) 53
Tables
Decision-making process and impact assessment procedures 46
Environmental impact assessment matters and considerations 47
Bibliography 81
Index 84
2.2
Cultural heritage management 15
Foreword
Norfolk Island National Park and Norfolk Island Botanic Garden protect over 650 hectares of the remote Territory of Norfolk Island. Set in the south-west Pacific Ocean, the
natural habitats and microclimates of the Territory provide refuge between tropical and temperate oceanic island environments and are home to unique assemblages of flora
and fauna.
The park and botanic garden provide habitat and breeding areas for endemic species, migratory birds and large colonies of breeding seabirds. It provides protection to
remnant areas of subtropical rainforest that once covered much of the Island.
Management of the park and botanic garden has a strong focus on the protection of existing native flora and fauna and habitat restoration through the control of invasive species, planting of native vegetation and implementation of erosion control measures.
The park and botanic garden provide educational, scientific, cultural and recreational opportunities for Norfolk Island residents and visitors and a valuable resource for the Norfolk Island tourism industry.
This management plan for Norfolk Island National Park and Norfolk Island Botanic
Garden has been prepared under provisions of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act) and meets all the statutory requirements for a management plan under that Act.
This management plan will provide a firm foundation for the management of the Norfolk Island National Park and Norfolk Island Botanic Garden for the next ten years.
The Director of National Parks gratefully acknowledges the assistance and advice of members of the Norfolk Island National Park Advisory Committee and the individuals and organisations who contributed to this management plan.
Norfolk Island National Park and Norfolk Island Botanic Garden are recognised and appreciated for their natural, cultural and scientific values, as a refuge for native species and as an inspirational and rewarding experience for both visitors and the local community.
Objectives
The objectives for management of the park and botanic garden are:
To identify, conserve and protect the natural and cultural values of the park and botanic garden
To offer world class natural and cultural experiences, that improve understanding of the values of the reserves and enhance the Norfolk Island regional economy
To base management and decision-making on a foundation of best available information, sound policies and practices, contemporary management approaches.
Values of the park and botanic garden, as described in the statement of significance on
page 4 of this plan, provide the basis and rationale for management of the reserves and underpin this plan’s objectives, policies and actions.
The management prescriptions in this plan contribute to achieving the objectives for the management of the park and botanic garden. These objectives support the purpose for which the reserves were declared and conservation of their natural and cultural values, ensuring they are managed consistently with their assigned International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) management categories.
Contents
Foreword i
Acknowledgments i
Vision iii
Objectives iii
A description of Norfolk Island National Park and
Norfolk Island Botanic Garden
Territory of Norfolk Island 3
Norfolk Island National Park and Norfolk Island Botanic Garden 3
Statement of Significance 4
The values of the park and botanic garden 4
Management Plan for Norfolk Island National Park and
Norfolk Island Botanic Garden
1. Introductory provisions
1.1 Short title 8
1.2 Commencement and termination 8
1.3 IUCN category and zoning 8
Resilient places and ecosystems
2. Natural and cultural heritage management
2.1 Native plants and animals 12
2.2 Cultural heritage management 15
2.3 Botanic Garden and herbarium collection 16
2.4 Research and monitoring 17
2.5 Community use of natural resources 20
2.6 Managing adverse impacts of plants, animals and pathogens 21
2.7 Climate Change 26
2.8 Landscapes, soils and water 27
2.9 Landscape rehabilitation 29
2.10 Forestry Area 30
Tourism and use of the park and botanic garden
3. Visitor and access management
3.1 Visitor activities 36
3.2 Visitor information, education and interpretation 38
3.3 Commercial tourism and other commercial activities 39
Effective business systems
4. Effective business systems
4.1 Assessment of proposals 44
4.2 Roads and tracks 48
4.3 Capital works and infrastructure 54
4.4 Resource use in park operations 55
4.5 Visitor safety and incident management 56
4.6 Compliance and enforcement 59
4.7 Neighbours, stakeholders and partnerships 60
4.8 Activities not otherwise specified in this plan 62
4.9 Management plan implementation and evaluation 63
Appendices
Interpretation (including acronyms) 65
Legislative context 67
Establishment of the National Park and Botanic Garden 67
Director of National Parks 67
EPBC Act 68
Planning process 70
International agreements 72
C. EPBC Act listed species occurring in Norfolk Island National Park 74
and/or Norfolk Island Botanic Garden
D. Management principles in Schedule 8 to the EPBC Regulations relevant to 78
Norfolk Island National Park and Norfolk Island Botanic Garden
Maps
Location of Norfolk Island National Park and Norfolk Island Botanic Garden 2
IUCN Categorisation of zones within the park and botanic garden 10
Forestry Area 33
Access to Norfolk Island National Park (Mount Pitt Section) 50
Access to Norfolk Island Botanic Garden 52
Access to Norfolk Island National Park (Phillip Island Section) 53
Tables
Decision-making process and impact assessment procedures 46
Environmental impact assessment matters and considerations 47
Bibliography 81
Index 84
2.3
Botanic Garden and herbarium collection 16
Foreword
Norfolk Island National Park and Norfolk Island Botanic Garden protect over 650 hectares of the remote Territory of Norfolk Island. Set in the south-west Pacific Ocean, the
natural habitats and microclimates of the Territory provide refuge between tropical and temperate oceanic island environments and are home to unique assemblages of flora
and fauna.
The park and botanic garden provide habitat and breeding areas for endemic species, migratory birds and large colonies of breeding seabirds. It provides protection to
remnant areas of subtropical rainforest that once covered much of the Island.
Management of the park and botanic garden has a strong focus on the protection of existing native flora and fauna and habitat restoration through the control of invasive species, planting of native vegetation and implementation of erosion control measures.
The park and botanic garden provide educational, scientific, cultural and recreational opportunities for Norfolk Island residents and visitors and a valuable resource for the Norfolk Island tourism industry.
This management plan for Norfolk Island National Park and Norfolk Island Botanic
Garden has been prepared under provisions of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act) and meets all the statutory requirements for a management plan under that Act.
This management plan will provide a firm foundation for the management of the Norfolk Island National Park and Norfolk Island Botanic Garden for the next ten years.
The Director of National Parks gratefully acknowledges the assistance and advice of members of the Norfolk Island National Park Advisory Committee and the individuals and organisations who contributed to this management plan.
Norfolk Island National Park and Norfolk Island Botanic Garden are recognised and appreciated for their natural, cultural and scientific values, as a refuge for native species and as an inspirational and rewarding experience for both visitors and the local community.
Objectives
The objectives for management of the park and botanic garden are:
To identify, conserve and protect the natural and cultural values of the park and botanic garden
To offer world class natural and cultural experiences, that improve understanding of the values of the reserves and enhance the Norfolk Island regional economy
To base management and decision-making on a foundation of best available information, sound policies and practices, contemporary management approaches.
Values of the park and botanic garden, as described in the statement of significance on
page 4 of this plan, provide the basis and rationale for management of the reserves and underpin this plan’s objectives, policies and actions.
The management prescriptions in this plan contribute to achieving the objectives for the management of the park and botanic garden. These objectives support the purpose for which the reserves were declared and conservation of their natural and cultural values, ensuring they are managed consistently with their assigned International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) management categories.
Contents
Foreword i
Acknowledgments i
Vision iii
Objectives iii
A description of Norfolk Island National Park and
Norfolk Island Botanic Garden
Territory of Norfolk Island 3
Norfolk Island National Park and Norfolk Island Botanic Garden 3
Statement of Significance 4
The values of the park and botanic garden 4
Management Plan for Norfolk Island National Park and
Norfolk Island Botanic Garden
1. Introductory provisions
1.1 Short title 8
1.2 Commencement and termination 8
1.3 IUCN category and zoning 8
Resilient places and ecosystems
2. Natural and cultural heritage management
2.1 Native plants and animals 12
2.2 Cultural heritage management 15
2.3 Botanic Garden and herbarium collection 16
2.4 Research and monitoring 17
2.5 Community use of natural resources 20
2.6 Managing adverse impacts of plants, animals and pathogens 21
2.7 Climate Change 26
2.8 Landscapes, soils and water 27
2.9 Landscape rehabilitation 29
2.10 Forestry Area 30
Tourism and use of the park and botanic garden
3. Visitor and access management
3.1 Visitor activities 36
3.2 Visitor information, education and interpretation 38
3.3 Commercial tourism and other commercial activities 39
Effective business systems
4. Effective business systems
4.1 Assessment of proposals 44
4.2 Roads and tracks 48
4.3 Capital works and infrastructure 54
4.4 Resource use in park operations 55
4.5 Visitor safety and incident management 56
4.6 Compliance and enforcement 59
4.7 Neighbours, stakeholders and partnerships 60
4.8 Activities not otherwise specified in this plan 62
4.9 Management plan implementation and evaluation 63
Appendices
Interpretation (including acronyms) 65
Legislative context 67
Establishment of the National Park and Botanic Garden 67
Director of National Parks 67
EPBC Act 68
Planning process 70
International agreements 72
C. EPBC Act listed species occurring in Norfolk Island National Park 74
and/or Norfolk Island Botanic Garden
D. Management principles in Schedule 8 to the EPBC Regulations relevant to 78
Norfolk Island National Park and Norfolk Island Botanic Garden
Maps
Location of Norfolk Island National Park and Norfolk Island Botanic Garden 2
IUCN Categorisation of zones within the park and botanic garden 10
Forestry Area 33
Access to Norfolk Island National Park (Mount Pitt Section) 50
Access to Norfolk Island Botanic Garden 52
Access to Norfolk Island National Park (Phillip Island Section) 53
Tables
Decision-making process and impact assessment procedures 46
Environmental impact assessment matters and considerations 47
Bibliography 81
Index 84
2.4
Research and monitoring 17
Foreword
Norfolk Island National Park and Norfolk Island Botanic Garden protect over 650 hectares of the remote Territory of Norfolk Island. Set in the south-west Pacific Ocean, the
natural habitats and microclimates of the Territory provide refuge between tropical and temperate oceanic island environments and are home to unique assemblages of flora
and fauna.
The park and botanic garden provide habitat and breeding areas for endemic species, migratory birds and large colonies of breeding seabirds. It provides protection to
remnant areas of subtropical rainforest that once covered much of the Island.
Management of the park and botanic garden has a strong focus on the protection of existing native flora and fauna and habitat restoration through the control of invasive species, planting of native vegetation and implementation of erosion control measures.
The park and botanic garden provide educational, scientific, cultural and recreational opportunities for Norfolk Island residents and visitors and a valuable resource for the Norfolk Island tourism industry.
This management plan for Norfolk Island National Park and Norfolk Island Botanic
Garden has been prepared under provisions of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act) and meets all the statutory requirements for a management plan under that Act.
This management plan will provide a firm foundation for the management of the Norfolk Island National Park and Norfolk Island Botanic Garden for the next ten years.
The Director of National Parks gratefully acknowledges the assistance and advice of members of the Norfolk Island National Park Advisory Committee and the individuals and organisations who contributed to this management plan.
Norfolk Island National Park and Norfolk Island Botanic Garden are recognised and appreciated for their natural, cultural and scientific values, as a refuge for native species and as an inspirational and rewarding experience for both visitors and the local community.
Objectives
The objectives for management of the park and botanic garden are:
To identify, conserve and protect the natural and cultural values of the park and botanic garden
To offer world class natural and cultural experiences, that improve understanding of the values of the reserves and enhance the Norfolk Island regional economy
To base management and decision-making on a foundation of best available information, sound policies and practices, contemporary management approaches.
Values of the park and botanic garden, as described in the statement of significance on
page 4 of this plan, provide the basis and rationale for management of the reserves and underpin this plan’s objectives, policies and actions.
The management prescriptions in this plan contribute to achieving the objectives for the management of the park and botanic garden. These objectives support the purpose for which the reserves were declared and conservation of their natural and cultural values, ensuring they are managed consistently with their assigned International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) management categories.
Contents
Foreword i
Acknowledgments i
Vision iii
Objectives iii
A description of Norfolk Island National Park and
Norfolk Island Botanic Garden
Territory of Norfolk Island 3
Norfolk Island National Park and Norfolk Island Botanic Garden 3
Statement of Significance 4
The values of the park and botanic garden 4
Management Plan for Norfolk Island National Park and
Norfolk Island Botanic Garden
1. Introductory provisions
1.1 Short title 8
1.2 Commencement and termination 8
1.3 IUCN category and zoning 8
Resilient places and ecosystems
2. Natural and cultural heritage management
2.1 Native plants and animals 12
2.2 Cultural heritage management 15
2.3 Botanic Garden and herbarium collection 16
2.4 Research and monitoring 17
2.5 Community use of natural resources 20
2.6 Managing adverse impacts of plants, animals and pathogens 21
2.7 Climate Change 26
2.8 Landscapes, soils and water 27
2.9 Landscape rehabilitation 29
2.10 Forestry Area 30
Tourism and use of the park and botanic garden
3. Visitor and access management
3.1 Visitor activities 36
3.2 Visitor information, education and interpretation 38
3.3 Commercial tourism and other commercial activities 39
Effective business systems
4. Effective business systems
4.1 Assessment of proposals 44
4.2 Roads and tracks 48
4.3 Capital works and infrastructure 54
4.4 Resource use in park operations 55
4.5 Visitor safety and incident management 56
4.6 Compliance and enforcement 59
4.7 Neighbours, stakeholders and partnerships 60
4.8 Activities not otherwise specified in this plan 62
4.9 Management plan implementation and evaluation 63
Appendices
Interpretation (including acronyms) 65
Legislative context 67
Establishment of the National Park and Botanic Garden 67
Director of National Parks 67
EPBC Act 68
Planning process 70
International agreements 72
C. EPBC Act listed species occurring in Norfolk Island National Park 74
and/or Norfolk Island Botanic Garden
D. Management principles in Schedule 8 to the EPBC Regulations relevant to 78
Norfolk Island National Park and Norfolk Island Botanic Garden
Maps
Location of Norfolk Island National Park and Norfolk Island Botanic Garden 2
IUCN Categorisation of zones within the park and botanic garden 10
Forestry Area 33
Access to Norfolk Island National Park (Mount Pitt Section) 50
Access to Norfolk Island Botanic Garden 52
Access to Norfolk Island National Park (Phillip Island Section) 53
Tables
Decision-making process and impact assessment procedures 46
Environmental impact assessment matters and considerations 47
Bibliography 81
Index 84
2.5
Community use of natural resources 20
Foreword
Norfolk Island National Park and Norfolk Island Botanic Garden protect over 650 hectares of the remote Territory of Norfolk Island. Set in the south-west Pacific Ocean, the
natural habitats and microclimates of the Territory provide refuge between tropical and temperate oceanic island environments and are home to unique assemblages of flora
and fauna.
The park and botanic garden provide habitat and breeding areas for endemic species, migratory birds and large colonies of breeding seabirds. It provides protection to
remnant areas of subtropical rainforest that once covered much of the Island.
Management of the park and botanic garden has a strong focus on the protection of existing native flora and fauna and habitat restoration through the control of invasive species, planting of native vegetation and implementation of erosion control measures.
The park and botanic garden provide educational, scientific, cultural and recreational opportunities for Norfolk Island residents and visitors and a valuable resource for the Norfolk Island tourism industry.
This management plan for Norfolk Island National Park and Norfolk Island Botanic
Garden has been prepared under provisions of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act) and meets all the statutory requirements for a management plan under that Act.
This management plan will provide a firm foundation for the management of the Norfolk Island National Park and Norfolk Island Botanic Garden for the next ten years.
The Director of National Parks gratefully acknowledges the assistance and advice of members of the Norfolk Island National Park Advisory Committee and the individuals and organisations who contributed to this management plan.
Norfolk Island National Park and Norfolk Island Botanic Garden are recognised and appreciated for their natural, cultural and scientific values, as a refuge for native species and as an inspirational and rewarding experience for both visitors and the local community.
Objectives
The objectives for management of the park and botanic garden are:
To identify, conserve and protect the natural and cultural values of the park and botanic garden
To offer world class natural and cultural experiences, that improve understanding of the values of the reserves and enhance the Norfolk Island regional economy
To base management and decision-making on a foundation of best available information, sound policies and practices, contemporary management approaches.
Values of the park and botanic garden, as described in the statement of significance on
page 4 of this plan, provide the basis and rationale for management of the reserves and underpin this plan’s objectives, policies and actions.
The management prescriptions in this plan contribute to achieving the objectives for the management of the park and botanic garden. These objectives support the purpose for which the reserves were declared and conservation of their natural and cultural values, ensuring they are managed consistently with their assigned International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) management categories.
Contents
Foreword i
Acknowledgments i
Vision iii
Objectives iii
A description of Norfolk Island National Park and
Norfolk Island Botanic Garden
Territory of Norfolk Island 3
Norfolk Island National Park and Norfolk Island Botanic Garden 3
Statement of Significance 4
The values of the park and botanic garden 4
Management Plan for Norfolk Island National Park and
Norfolk Island Botanic Garden
1. Introductory provisions
1.1 Short title 8
1.2 Commencement and termination 8
1.3 IUCN category and zoning 8
Resilient places and ecosystems
2. Natural and cultural heritage management
2.1 Native plants and animals 12
2.2 Cultural heritage management 15
2.3 Botanic Garden and herbarium collection 16
2.4 Research and monitoring 17
2.5 Community use of natural resources 20
2.6 Managing adverse impacts of plants, animals and pathogens 21
2.7 Climate Change 26
2.8 Landscapes, soils and water 27
2.9 Landscape rehabilitation 29
2.10 Forestry Area 30
Tourism and use of the park and botanic garden
3. Visitor and access management
3.1 Visitor activities 36
3.2 Visitor information, education and interpretation 38
3.3 Commercial tourism and other commercial activities 39
Effective business systems
4. Effective business systems
4.1 Assessment of proposals 44
4.2 Roads and tracks 48
4.3 Capital works and infrastructure 54
4.4 Resource use in park operations 55
4.5 Visitor safety and incident management 56
4.6 Compliance and enforcement 59
4.7 Neighbours, stakeholders and partnerships 60
4.8 Activities not otherwise specified in this plan 62
4.9 Management plan implementation and evaluation 63
Appendices
Interpretation (including acronyms) 65
Legislative context 67
Establishment of the National Park and Botanic Garden 67
Director of National Parks 67
EPBC Act 68
Planning process 70
International agreements 72
C. EPBC Act listed species occurring in Norfolk Island National Park 74
and/or Norfolk Island Botanic Garden
D. Management principles in Schedule 8 to the EPBC Regulations relevant to 78
Norfolk Island National Park and Norfolk Island Botanic Garden
Maps
Location of Norfolk Island National Park and Norfolk Island Botanic Garden 2
IUCN Categorisation of zones within the park and botanic garden 10
Forestry Area 33
Access to Norfolk Island National Park (Mount Pitt Section) 50
Access to Norfolk Island Botanic Garden 52
Access to Norfolk Island National Park (Phillip Island Section) 53
Tables
Decision-making process and impact assessment procedures 46
Environmental impact assessment matters and considerations 47
Bibliography 81
Index 84
2.6
Managing adverse impacts of plants, animals and pathogens 21
Foreword
Norfolk Island National Park and Norfolk Island Botanic Garden protect over 650 hectares of the remote Territory of Norfolk Island. Set in the south-west Pacific Ocean, the
natural habitats and microclimates of the Territory provide refuge between tropical and temperate oceanic island environments and are home to unique assemblages of flora
and fauna.
The park and botanic garden provide habitat and breeding areas for endemic species, migratory birds and large colonies of breeding seabirds. It provides protection to
remnant areas of subtropical rainforest that once covered much of the Island.
Management of the park and botanic garden has a strong focus on the protection of existing native flora and fauna and habitat restoration through the control of invasive species, planting of native vegetation and implementation of erosion control measures.
The park and botanic garden provide educational, scientific, cultural and recreational opportunities for Norfolk Island residents and visitors and a valuable resource for the Norfolk Island tourism industry.
This management plan for Norfolk Island National Park and Norfolk Island Botanic
Garden has been prepared under provisions of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act) and meets all the statutory requirements for a management plan under that Act.
This management plan will provide a firm foundation for the management of the Norfolk Island National Park and Norfolk Island Botanic Garden for the next ten years.
The Director of National Parks gratefully acknowledges the assistance and advice of members of the Norfolk Island National Park Advisory Committee and the individuals and organisations who contributed to this management plan.
Norfolk Island National Park and Norfolk Island Botanic Garden are recognised and appreciated for their natural, cultural and scientific values, as a refuge for native species and as an inspirational and rewarding experience for both visitors and the local community.
Objectives
The objectives for management of the park and botanic garden are:
To identify, conserve and protect the natural and cultural values of the park and botanic garden
To offer world class natural and cultural experiences, that improve understanding of the values of the reserves and enhance the Norfolk Island regional economy
To base management and decision-making on a foundation of best available information, sound policies and practices, contemporary management approaches.
Values of the park and botanic garden, as described in the statement of significance on
page 4 of this plan, provide the basis and rationale for management of the reserves and underpin this plan’s objectives, policies and actions.
The management prescriptions in this plan contribute to achieving the objectives for the management of the park and botanic garden. These objectives support the purpose for which the reserves were declared and conservation of their natural and cultural values, ensuring they are managed consistently with their assigned International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) management categories.
Contents
Foreword i
Acknowledgments i
Vision iii
Objectives iii
A description of Norfolk Island National Park and
Norfolk Island Botanic Garden
Territory of Norfolk Island 3
Norfolk Island National Park and Norfolk Island Botanic Garden 3
Statement of Significance 4
The values of the park and botanic garden 4
Management Plan for Norfolk Island National Park and
Norfolk Island Botanic Garden
1. Introductory provisions
1.1 Short title 8
1.2 Commencement and termination 8
1.3 IUCN category and zoning 8
Resilient places and ecosystems
2. Natural and cultural heritage management
2.1 Native plants and animals 12
2.2 Cultural heritage management 15
2.3 Botanic Garden and herbarium collection 16
2.4 Research and monitoring 17
2.5 Community use of natural resources 20
2.6 Managing adverse impacts of plants, animals and pathogens 21
2.7 Climate Change 26
2.8 Landscapes, soils and water 27
2.9 Landscape rehabilitation 29
2.10 Forestry Area 30
Tourism and use of the park and botanic garden
3. Visitor and access management
3.1 Visitor activities 36
3.2 Visitor information, education and interpretation 38
3.3 Commercial tourism and other commercial activities 39
Effective business systems
4. Effective business systems
4.1 Assessment of proposals 44
4.2 Roads and tracks 48
4.3 Capital works and infrastructure 54
4.4 Resource use in park operations 55
4.5 Visitor safety and incident management 56
4.6 Compliance and enforcement 59
4.7 Neighbours, stakeholders and partnerships 60
4.8 Activities not otherwise specified in this plan 62
4.9 Management plan implementation and evaluation 63
Appendices
Interpretation (including acronyms) 65
Legislative context 67
Establishment of the National Park and Botanic Garden 67
Director of National Parks 67
EPBC Act 68
Planning process 70
International agreements 72
C. EPBC Act listed species occurring in Norfolk Island National Park 74
and/or Norfolk Island Botanic Garden
D. Management principles in Schedule 8 to the EPBC Regulations relevant to 78
Norfolk Island National Park and Norfolk Island Botanic Garden
Maps
Location of Norfolk Island National Park and Norfolk Island Botanic Garden 2
IUCN Categorisation of zones within the park and botanic garden 10
Forestry Area 33
Access to Norfolk Island National Park (Mount Pitt Section) 50
Access to Norfolk Island Botanic Garden 52
Access to Norfolk Island National Park (Phillip Island Section) 53
Tables
Decision-making process and impact assessment procedures 46
Environmental impact assessment matters and considerations 47
Bibliography 81
Index 84
2.7
Climate Change 26
Foreword
Norfolk Island National Park and Norfolk Island Botanic Garden protect over 650 hectares of the remote Territory of Norfolk Island. Set in the south-west Pacific Ocean, the
natural habitats and microclimates of the Territory provide refuge between tropical and temperate oceanic island environments and are home to unique assemblages of flora
and fauna.
The park and botanic garden provide habitat and breeding areas for endemic species, migratory birds and large colonies of breeding seabirds. It provides protection to
remnant areas of subtropical rainforest that once covered much of the Island.
Management of the park and botanic garden has a strong focus on the protection of existing native flora and fauna and habitat restoration through the control of invasive species, planting of native vegetation and implementation of erosion control measures.
The park and botanic garden provide educational, scientific, cultural and recreational opportunities for Norfolk Island residents and visitors and a valuable resource for the Norfolk Island tourism industry.
This management plan for Norfolk Island National Park and Norfolk Island Botanic
Garden has been prepared under provisions of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act) and meets all the statutory requirements for a management plan under that Act.
This management plan will provide a firm foundation for the management of the Norfolk Island National Park and Norfolk Island Botanic Garden for the next ten years.
The Director of National Parks gratefully acknowledges the assistance and advice of members of the Norfolk Island National Park Advisory Committee and the individuals and organisations who contributed to this management plan.
Norfolk Island National Park and Norfolk Island Botanic Garden are recognised and appreciated for their natural, cultural and scientific values, as a refuge for native species and as an inspirational and rewarding experience for both visitors and the local community.
Objectives
The objectives for management of the park and botanic garden are:
To identify, conserve and protect the natural and cultural values of the park and botanic garden
To offer world class natural and cultural experiences, that improve understanding of the values of the reserves and enhance the Norfolk Island regional economy
To base management and decision-making on a foundation of best available information, sound policies and practices, contemporary management approaches.
Values of the park and botanic garden, as described in the statement of significance on
page 4 of this plan, provide the basis and rationale for management of the reserves and underpin this plan’s objectives, policies and actions.
The management prescriptions in this plan contribute to achieving the objectives for the management of the park and botanic garden. These objectives support the purpose for which the reserves were declared and conservation of their natural and cultural values, ensuring they are managed consistently with their assigned International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) management categories.
Contents
Foreword i
Acknowledgments i
Vision iii
Objectives iii
A description of Norfolk Island National Park and
Norfolk Island Botanic Garden
Territory of Norfolk Island 3
Norfolk Island National Park and Norfolk Island Botanic Garden 3
Statement of Significance 4
The values of the park and botanic garden 4
Management Plan for Norfolk Island National Park and
Norfolk Island Botanic Garden
1. Introductory provisions
1.1 Short title 8
1.2 Commencement and termination 8
1.3 IUCN category and zoning 8
Resilient places and ecosystems
2. Natural and cultural heritage management
2.1 Native plants and animals 12
2.2 Cultural heritage management 15
2.3 Botanic Garden and herbarium collection 16
2.4 Research and monitoring 17
2.5 Community use of natural resources 20
2.6 Managing adverse impacts of plants, animals and pathogens 21
2.7 Climate Change 26
2.8 Landscapes, soils and water 27
2.9 Landscape rehabilitation 29
2.10 Forestry Area 30
Tourism and use of the park and botanic garden
3. Visitor and access management
3.1 Visitor activities 36
3.2 Visitor information, education and interpretation 38
3.3 Commercial tourism and other commercial activities 39
Effective business systems
4. Effective business systems
4.1 Assessment of proposals 44
4.2 Roads and tracks 48
4.3 Capital works and infrastructure 54
4.4 Resource use in park operations 55
4.5 Visitor safety and incident management 56
4.6 Compliance and enforcement 59
4.7 Neighbours, stakeholders and partnerships 60
4.8 Activities not otherwise specified in this plan 62
4.9 Management plan implementation and evaluation 63
Appendices
Interpretation (including acronyms) 65
Legislative context 67
Establishment of the National Park and Botanic Garden 67
Director of National Parks 67
EPBC Act 68
Planning process 70
International agreements 72
C. EPBC Act listed species occurring in Norfolk Island National Park 74
and/or Norfolk Island Botanic Garden
D. Management principles in Schedule 8 to the EPBC Regulations relevant to 78
Norfolk Island National Park and Norfolk Island Botanic Garden
Maps
Location of Norfolk Island National Park and Norfolk Island Botanic Garden 2
IUCN Categorisation of zones within the park and botanic garden 10
Forestry Area 33
Access to Norfolk Island National Park (Mount Pitt Section) 50
Access to Norfolk Island Botanic Garden 52
Access to Norfolk Island National Park (Phillip Island Section) 53
Tables
Decision-making process and impact assessment procedures 46
Environmental impact assessment matters and considerations 47
Bibliography 81
Index 84
2.8
Landscapes, soils and water 27
Foreword
Norfolk Island National Park and Norfolk Island Botanic Garden protect over 650 hectares of the remote Territory of Norfolk Island. Set in the south-west Pacific Ocean, the
natural habitats and microclimates of the Territory provide refuge between tropical and temperate oceanic island environments and are home to unique assemblages of flora
and fauna.
The park and botanic garden provide habitat and breeding areas for endemic species, migratory birds and large colonies of breeding seabirds. It provides protection to
remnant areas of subtropical rainforest that once covered much of the Island.
Management of the park and botanic garden has a strong focus on the protection of existing native flora and fauna and habitat restoration through the control of invasive species, planting of native vegetation and implementation of erosion control measures.
The park and botanic garden provide educational, scientific, cultural and recreational opportunities for Norfolk Island residents and visitors and a valuable resource for the Norfolk Island tourism industry.
This management plan for Norfolk Island National Park and Norfolk Island Botanic
Garden has been prepared under provisions of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act) and meets all the statutory requirements for a management plan under that Act.
This management plan will provide a firm foundation for the management of the Norfolk Island National Park and Norfolk Island Botanic Garden for the next ten years.
The Director of National Parks gratefully acknowledges the assistance and advice of members of the Norfolk Island National Park Advisory Committee and the individuals and organisations who contributed to this management plan.
Norfolk Island National Park and Norfolk Island Botanic Garden are recognised and appreciated for their natural, cultural and scientific values, as a refuge for native species and as an inspirational and rewarding experience for both visitors and the local community.
Objectives
The objectives for management of the park and botanic garden are:
To identify, conserve and protect the natural and cultural values of the park and botanic garden
To offer world class natural and cultural experiences, that improve understanding of the values of the reserves and enhance the Norfolk Island regional economy
To base management and decision-making on a foundation of best available information, sound policies and practices, contemporary management approaches.
Values of the park and botanic garden, as described in the statement of significance on
page 4 of this plan, provide the basis and rationale for management of the reserves and underpin this plan’s objectives, policies and actions.
The management prescriptions in this plan contribute to achieving the objectives for the management of the park and botanic garden. These objectives support the purpose for which the reserves were declared and conservation of their natural and cultural values, ensuring they are managed consistently with their assigned International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) management categories.
Contents
Foreword i
Acknowledgments i
Vision iii
Objectives iii
A description of Norfolk Island National Park and
Norfolk Island Botanic Garden
Territory of Norfolk Island 3
Norfolk Island National Park and Norfolk Island Botanic Garden 3
Statement of Significance 4
The values of the park and botanic garden 4
Management Plan for Norfolk Island National Park and
Norfolk Island Botanic Garden
1. Introductory provisions
1.1 Short title 8
1.2 Commencement and termination 8
1.3 IUCN category and zoning 8
Resilient places and ecosystems
2. Natural and cultural heritage management
2.1 Native plants and animals 12
2.2 Cultural heritage management 15
2.3 Botanic Garden and herbarium collection 16
2.4 Research and monitoring 17
2.5 Community use of natural resources 20
2.6 Managing adverse impacts of plants, animals and pathogens 21
2.7 Climate Change 26
2.8 Landscapes, soils and water 27
2.9 Landscape rehabilitation 29
2.10 Forestry Area 30
Tourism and use of the park and botanic garden
3. Visitor and access management
3.1 Visitor activities 36
3.2 Visitor information, education and interpretation 38
3.3 Commercial tourism and other commercial activities 39
Effective business systems
4. Effective business systems
4.1 Assessment of proposals 44
4.2 Roads and tracks 48
4.3 Capital works and infrastructure 54
4.4 Resource use in park operations 55
4.5 Visitor safety and incident management 56
4.6 Compliance and enforcement 59
4.7 Neighbours, stakeholders and partnerships 60
4.8 Activities not otherwise specified in this plan 62
4.9 Management plan implementation and evaluation 63
Appendices
Interpretation (including acronyms) 65
Legislative context 67
Establishment of the National Park and Botanic Garden 67
Director of National Parks 67
EPBC Act 68
Planning process 70
International agreements 72
C. EPBC Act listed species occurring in Norfolk Island National Park 74
and/or Norfolk Island Botanic Garden
D. Management principles in Schedule 8 to the EPBC Regulations relevant to 78
Norfolk Island National Park and Norfolk Island Botanic Garden
Maps
Location of Norfolk Island National Park and Norfolk Island Botanic Garden 2
IUCN Categorisation of zones within the park and botanic garden 10
Forestry Area 33
Access to Norfolk Island National Park (Mount Pitt Section) 50
Access to Norfolk Island Botanic Garden 52
Access to Norfolk Island National Park (Phillip Island Section) 53
Tables
Decision-making process and impact assessment procedures 46
Environmental impact assessment matters and considerations 47
Bibliography 81
Index 84
2.9
Landscape rehabilitation 29
Foreword
Norfolk Island National Park and Norfolk Island Botanic Garden protect over 650 hectares of the remote Territory of Norfolk Island. Set in the south-west Pacific Ocean, the
natural habitats and microclimates of the Territory provide refuge between tropical and temperate oceanic island environments and are home to unique assemblages of flora
and fauna.
The park and botanic garden provide habitat and breeding areas for endemic species, migratory birds and large colonies of breeding seabirds. It provides protection to
remnant areas of subtropical rainforest that once covered much of the Island.
Management of the park and botanic garden has a strong focus on the protection of existing native flora and fauna and habitat restoration through the control of invasive species, planting of native vegetation and implementation of erosion control measures.
The park and botanic garden provide educational, scientific, cultural and recreational opportunities for Norfolk Island residents and visitors and a valuable resource for the Norfolk Island tourism industry.
This management plan for Norfolk Island National Park and Norfolk Island Botanic
Garden has been prepared under provisions of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act) and meets all the statutory requirements for a management plan under that Act.
This management plan will provide a firm foundation for the management of the Norfolk Island National Park and Norfolk Island Botanic Garden for the next ten years.
The Director of National Parks gratefully acknowledges the assistance and advice of members of the Norfolk Island National Park Advisory Committee and the individuals and organisations who contributed to this management plan.
Norfolk Island National Park and Norfolk Island Botanic Garden are recognised and appreciated for their natural, cultural and scientific values, as a refuge for native species and as an inspirational and rewarding experience for both visitors and the local community.
Objectives
The objectives for management of the park and botanic garden are:
To identify, conserve and protect the natural and cultural values of the park and botanic garden
To offer world class natural and cultural experiences, that improve understanding of the values of the reserves and enhance the Norfolk Island regional economy
To base management and decision-making on a foundation of best available information, sound policies and practices, contemporary management approaches.
Values of the park and botanic garden, as described in the statement of significance on
page 4 of this plan, provide the basis and rationale for management of the reserves and underpin this plan’s objectives, policies and actions.
The management prescriptions in this plan contribute to achieving the objectives for the management of the park and botanic garden. These objectives support the purpose for which the reserves were declared and conservation of their natural and cultural values, ensuring they are managed consistently with their assigned International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) management categories.
Contents
Foreword i
Acknowledgments i
Vision iii
Objectives iii
A description of Norfolk Island National Park and
Norfolk Island Botanic Garden
Territory of Norfolk Island 3
Norfolk Island National Park and Norfolk Island Botanic Garden 3
Statement of Significance 4
The values of the park and botanic garden 4
Management Plan for Norfolk Island National Park and
Norfolk Island Botanic Garden
1. Introductory provisions
1.1 Short title 8
1.2 Commencement and termination 8
1.3 IUCN category and zoning 8
Resilient places and ecosystems
2. Natural and cultural heritage management
2.1 Native plants and animals 12
2.2 Cultural heritage management 15
2.3 Botanic Garden and herbarium collection 16
2.4 Research and monitoring 17
2.5 Community use of natural resources 20
2.6 Managing adverse impacts of plants, animals and pathogens 21
2.7 Climate Change 26
2.8 Landscapes, soils and water 27
2.9 Landscape rehabilitation 29
2.10 Forestry Area 30
Tourism and use of the park and botanic garden
3. Visitor and access management
3.1 Visitor activities 36
3.2 Visitor information, education and interpretation 38
3.3 Commercial tourism and other commercial activities 39
Effective business systems
4. Effective business systems
4.1 Assessment of proposals 44
4.2 Roads and tracks 48
4.3 Capital works and infrastructure 54
4.4 Resource use in park operations 55
4.5 Visitor safety and incident management 56
4.6 Compliance and enforcement 59
4.7 Neighbours, stakeholders and partnerships 60
4.8 Activities not otherwise specified in this plan 62
4.9 Management plan implementation and evaluation 63
Appendices
Interpretation (including acronyms) 65
Legislative context 67
Establishment of the National Park and Botanic Garden 67
Director of National Parks 67
EPBC Act 68
Planning process 70
International agreements 72
C. EPBC Act listed species occurring in Norfolk Island National Park 74
and/or Norfolk Island Botanic Garden
D. Management principles in Schedule 8 to the EPBC Regulations relevant to 78
Norfolk Island National Park and Norfolk Island Botanic Garden
Maps
Location of Norfolk Island National Park and Norfolk Island Botanic Garden 2
IUCN Categorisation of zones within the park and botanic garden 10
Forestry Area 33
Access to Norfolk Island National Park (Mount Pitt Section) 50
Access to Norfolk Island Botanic Garden 52
Access to Norfolk Island National Park (Phillip Island Section) 53
Tables
Decision-making process and impact assessment procedures 46
Environmental impact assessment matters and considerations 47
Bibliography 81
Index 84
2.10
Forestry Area 30
2.10 Forestry Area 30
Tourism and use of the park and botanic
Tourism and use of the park and botanic garden
Foreword
Norfolk Island National Park and Norfolk Island Botanic Garden protect over 650 hectares of the remote Territory of Norfolk Island. Set in the south-west Pacific Ocean, the
natural habitats and microclimates of the Territory provide refuge between tropical and temperate oceanic island environments and are home to unique assemblages of flora
and fauna.
The park and botanic garden provide habitat and breeding areas for endemic species, migratory birds and large colonies of breeding seabirds. It provides protection to
remnant areas of subtropical rainforest that once covered much of the Island.
Management of the park and botanic garden has a strong focus on the protection of existing native flora and fauna and habitat restoration through the control of invasive species, planting of native vegetation and implementation of erosion control measures.
The park and botanic garden provide educational, scientific, cultural and recreational opportunities for Norfolk Island residents and visitors and a valuable resource for the Norfolk Island tourism industry.
This management plan for Norfolk Island National Park and Norfolk Island Botanic
Garden has been prepared under provisions of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act) and meets all the statutory requirements for a management plan under that Act.
This management plan will provide a firm foundation for the management of the Norfolk Island National Park and Norfolk Island Botanic Garden for the next ten years.
The Director of National Parks gratefully acknowledges the assistance and advice of members of the Norfolk Island National Park Advisory Committee and the individuals and organisations who contributed to this management plan.
Norfolk Island National Park and Norfolk Island Botanic Garden are recognised and appreciated for their natural, cultural and scientific values, as a refuge for native species and as an inspirational and rewarding experience for both visitors and the local community.
Objectives
The objectives for management of the park and botanic garden are:
To identify, conserve and protect the natural and cultural values of the park and botanic garden
To offer world class natural and cultural experiences, that improve understanding of the values of the reserves and enhance the Norfolk Island regional economy
To base management and decision-making on a foundation of best available information, sound policies and practices, contemporary management approaches.
Values of the park and botanic garden, as described in the statement of significance on
page 4 of this plan, provide the basis and rationale for management of the reserves and underpin this plan’s objectives, policies and actions.
The management prescriptions in this plan contribute to achieving the objectives for the management of the park and botanic garden. These objectives support the purpose for which the reserves were declared and conservation of their natural and cultural values, ensuring they are managed consistently with their assigned International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) management categories.
Contents
Foreword i
Acknowledgments i
Vision iii
Objectives iii
A description of Norfolk Island National Park and
Norfolk Island Botanic Garden
Territory of Norfolk Island 3
Norfolk Island National Park and Norfolk Island Botanic Garden 3
Statement of Significance 4
The values of the park and botanic garden 4
Management Plan for Norfolk Island National Park and
Norfolk Island Botanic Garden
1. Introductory provisions
1.1 Short title 8
1.2 Commencement and termination 8
1.3 IUCN category and zoning 8
Resilient places and ecosystems
2. Natural and cultural heritage management
2.1 Native plants and animals 12
2.2 Cultural heritage management 15
2.3 Botanic Garden and herbarium collection 16
2.4 Research and monitoring 17
2.5 Community use of natural resources 20
2.6 Managing adverse impacts of plants, animals and pathogens 21
2.7 Climate Change 26
2.8 Landscapes, soils and water 27
2.9 Landscape rehabilitation 29
2.10 Forestry Area 30
Tourism and use of the park and botanic garden
3. Visitor and access management
3.1 Visitor activities 36
3.2 Visitor information, education and interpretation 38
3.3 Commercial tourism and other commercial activities 39
Effective business systems
4. Effective business systems
4.1 Assessment of proposals 44
4.2 Roads and tracks 48
4.3 Capital works and infrastructure 54
4.4 Resource use in park operations 55
4.5 Visitor safety and incident management 56
4.6 Compliance and enforcement 59
4.7 Neighbours, stakeholders and partnerships 60
4.8 Activities not otherwise specified in this plan 62
4.9 Management plan implementation and evaluation 63
Appendices
Interpretation (including acronyms) 65
Legislative context 67
Establishment of the National Park and Botanic Garden 67
Director of National Parks 67
EPBC Act 68
Planning process 70
International agreements 72
C. EPBC Act listed species occurring in Norfolk Island National Park 74
and/or Norfolk Island Botanic Garden
D. Management principles in Schedule 8 to the EPBC Regulations relevant to 78
Norfolk Island National Park and Norfolk Island Botanic Garden
Maps
Location of Norfolk Island National Park and Norfolk Island Botanic Garden 2
IUCN Categorisation of zones within the park and botanic garden 10
Forestry Area 33
Access to Norfolk Island National Park (Mount Pitt Section) 50
Access to Norfolk Island Botanic Garden 52
Access to Norfolk Island National Park (Phillip Island Section) 53
Tables
Decision-making process and impact assessment procedures 46
Environmental impact assessment matters and considerations 47
Bibliography 81
Index 84
3. Visitor and access management
3. Visitor and access management
Foreword
Norfolk Island National Park and Norfolk Island Botanic Garden protect over 650 hectares of the remote Territory of Norfolk Island. Set in the south-west Pacific Ocean, the
natural habitats and microclimates of the Territory provide refuge between tropical and temperate oceanic island environments and are home to unique assemblages of flora
and fauna.
The park and botanic garden provide habitat and breeding areas for endemic species, migratory birds and large colonies of breeding seabirds. It provides protection to
remnant areas of subtropical rainforest that once covered much of the Island.
Management of the park and botanic garden has a strong focus on the protection of existing native flora and fauna and habitat restoration through the control of invasive species, planting of native vegetation and implementation of erosion control measures.
The park and botanic garden provide educational, scientific, cultural and recreational opportunities for Norfolk Island residents and visitors and a valuable resource for the Norfolk Island tourism industry.
This management plan for Norfolk Island National Park and Norfolk Island Botanic
Garden has been prepared under provisions of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act) and meets all the statutory requirements for a management plan under that Act.
This management plan will provide a firm foundation for the management of the Norfolk Island National Park and Norfolk Island Botanic Garden for the next ten years.
The Director of National Parks gratefully acknowledges the assistance and advice of members of the Norfolk Island National Park Advisory Committee and the individuals and organisations who contributed to this management plan.
Norfolk Island National Park and Norfolk Island Botanic Garden are recognised and appreciated for their natural, cultural and scientific values, as a refuge for native species and as an inspirational and rewarding experience for both visitors and the local community.
Objectives
The objectives for management of the park and botanic garden are:
To identify, conserve and protect the natural and cultural values of the park and botanic garden
To offer world class natural and cultural experiences, that improve understanding of the values of the reserves and enhance the Norfolk Island regional economy
To base management and decision-making on a foundation of best available information, sound policies and practices, contemporary management approaches.
Values of the park and botanic garden, as described in the statement of significance on
page 4 of this plan, provide the basis and rationale for management of the reserves and underpin this plan’s objectives, policies and actions.
The management prescriptions in this plan contribute to achieving the objectives for the management of the park and botanic garden. These objectives support the purpose for which the reserves were declared and conservation of their natural and cultural values, ensuring they are managed consistently with their assigned International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) management categories.
Contents
Foreword i
Acknowledgments i
Vision iii
Objectives iii
A description of Norfolk Island National Park and
Norfolk Island Botanic Garden
Territory of Norfolk Island 3
Norfolk Island National Park and Norfolk Island Botanic Garden 3
Statement of Significance 4
The values of the park and botanic garden 4
Management Plan for Norfolk Island National Park and
Norfolk Island Botanic Garden
1. Introductory provisions
1.1 Short title 8
1.2 Commencement and termination 8
1.3 IUCN category and zoning 8
Resilient places and ecosystems
2. Natural and cultural heritage management
2.1 Native plants and animals 12
2.2 Cultural heritage management 15
2.3 Botanic Garden and herbarium collection 16
2.4 Research and monitoring 17
2.5 Community use of natural resources 20
2.6 Managing adverse impacts of plants, animals and pathogens 21
2.7 Climate Change 26
2.8 Landscapes, soils and water 27
2.9 Landscape rehabilitation 29
2.10 Forestry Area 30
Tourism and use of the park and botanic garden
3. Visitor and access management
3.1 Visitor activities 36
3.2 Visitor information, education and interpretation 38
3.3 Commercial tourism and other commercial activities 39
Effective business systems
4. Effective business systems
4.1 Assessment of proposals 44
4.2 Roads and tracks 48
4.3 Capital works and infrastructure 54
4.4 Resource use in park operations 55
4.5 Visitor safety and incident management 56
4.6 Compliance and enforcement 59
4.7 Neighbours, stakeholders and partnerships 60
4.8 Activities not otherwise specified in this plan 62
4.9 Management plan implementation and evaluation 63
Appendices
Interpretation (including acronyms) 65
Legislative context 67
Establishment of the National Park and Botanic Garden 67
Director of National Parks 67
EPBC Act 68
Planning process 70
International agreements 72
C. EPBC Act listed species occurring in Norfolk Island National Park 74
and/or Norfolk Island Botanic Garden
D. Management principles in Schedule 8 to the EPBC Regulations relevant to 78
Norfolk Island National Park and Norfolk Island Botanic Garden
Maps
Location of Norfolk Island National Park and Norfolk Island Botanic Garden 2
IUCN Categorisation of zones within the park and botanic garden 10
Forestry Area 33
Access to Norfolk Island National Park (Mount Pitt Section) 50
Access to Norfolk Island Botanic Garden 52
Access to Norfolk Island National Park (Phillip Island Section) 53
Tables
Decision-making process and impact assessment procedures 46
Environmental impact assessment matters and considerations 47
Bibliography 81
Index 84
3.1
Visitor activities 36
Foreword
Norfolk Island National Park and Norfolk Island Botanic Garden protect over 650 hectares of the remote Territory of Norfolk Island. Set in the south-west Pacific Ocean, the
natural habitats and microclimates of the Territory provide refuge between tropical and temperate oceanic island environments and are home to unique assemblages of flora
and fauna.
The park and botanic garden provide habitat and breeding areas for endemic species, migratory birds and large colonies of breeding seabirds. It provides protection to
remnant areas of subtropical rainforest that once covered much of the Island.
Management of the park and botanic garden has a strong focus on the protection of existing native flora and fauna and habitat restoration through the control of invasive species, planting of native vegetation and implementation of erosion control measures.
The park and botanic garden provide educational, scientific, cultural and recreational opportunities for Norfolk Island residents and visitors and a valuable resource for the Norfolk Island tourism industry.
This management plan for Norfolk Island National Park and Norfolk Island Botanic
Garden has been prepared under provisions of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act) and meets all the statutory requirements for a management plan under that Act.
This management plan will provide a firm foundation for the management of the Norfolk Island National Park and Norfolk Island Botanic Garden for the next ten years.
The Director of National Parks gratefully acknowledges the assistance and advice of members of the Norfolk Island National Park Advisory Committee and the individuals and organisations who contributed to this management plan.
Norfolk Island National Park and Norfolk Island Botanic Garden are recognised and appreciated for their natural, cultural and scientific values, as a refuge for native species and as an inspirational and rewarding experience for both visitors and the local community.
Objectives
The objectives for management of the park and botanic garden are:
To identify, conserve and protect the natural and cultural values of the park and botanic garden
To offer world class natural and cultural experiences, that improve understanding of the values of the reserves and enhance the Norfolk Island regional economy
To base management and decision-making on a foundation of best available information, sound policies and practices, contemporary management approaches.
Values of the park and botanic garden, as described in the statement of significance on
page 4 of this plan, provide the basis and rationale for management of the reserves and underpin this plan’s objectives, policies and actions.
The management prescriptions in this plan contribute to achieving the objectives for the management of the park and botanic garden. These objectives support the purpose for which the reserves were declared and conservation of their natural and cultural values, ensuring they are managed consistently with their assigned International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) management categories.
Contents
Foreword i
Acknowledgments i
Vision iii
Objectives iii
A description of Norfolk Island National Park and
Norfolk Island Botanic Garden
Territory of Norfolk Island 3
Norfolk Island National Park and Norfolk Island Botanic Garden 3
Statement of Significance 4
The values of the park and botanic garden 4
Management Plan for Norfolk Island National Park and
Norfolk Island Botanic Garden
1. Introductory provisions
1.1 Short title 8
1.2 Commencement and termination 8
1.3 IUCN category and zoning 8
Resilient places and ecosystems
2. Natural and cultural heritage management
2.1 Native plants and animals 12
2.2 Cultural heritage management 15
2.3 Botanic Garden and herbarium collection 16
2.4 Research and monitoring 17
2.5 Community use of natural resources 20
2.6 Managing adverse impacts of plants, animals and pathogens 21
2.7 Climate Change 26
2.8 Landscapes, soils and water 27
2.9 Landscape rehabilitation 29
2.10 Forestry Area 30
Tourism and use of the park and botanic garden
3. Visitor and access management
3.1 Visitor activities 36
3.2 Visitor information, education and interpretation 38
3.3 Commercial tourism and other commercial activities 39
Effective business systems
4. Effective business systems
4.1 Assessment of proposals 44
4.2 Roads and tracks 48
4.3 Capital works and infrastructure 54
4.4 Resource use in park operations 55
4.5 Visitor safety and incident management 56
4.6 Compliance and enforcement 59
4.7 Neighbours, stakeholders and partnerships 60
4.8 Activities not otherwise specified in this plan 62
4.9 Management plan implementation and evaluation 63
Appendices
Interpretation (including acronyms) 65
Legislative context 67
Establishment of the National Park and Botanic Garden 67
Director of National Parks 67
EPBC Act 68
Planning process 70
International agreements 72
C. EPBC Act listed species occurring in Norfolk Island National Park 74
and/or Norfolk Island Botanic Garden
D. Management principles in Schedule 8 to the EPBC Regulations relevant to 78
Norfolk Island National Park and Norfolk Island Botanic Garden
Maps
Location of Norfolk Island National Park and Norfolk Island Botanic Garden 2
IUCN Categorisation of zones within the park and botanic garden 10
Forestry Area 33
Access to Norfolk Island National Park (Mount Pitt Section) 50
Access to Norfolk Island Botanic Garden 52
Access to Norfolk Island National Park (Phillip Island Section) 53
Tables
Decision-making process and impact assessment procedures 46
Environmental impact assessment matters and considerations 47
Bibliography 81
Index 84
3.2
Visitor information, education and interpretation 38
Foreword
Norfolk Island National Park and Norfolk Island Botanic Garden protect over 650 hectares of the remote Territory of Norfolk Island. Set in the south-west Pacific Ocean, the
natural habitats and microclimates of the Territory provide refuge between tropical and temperate oceanic island environments and are home to unique assemblages of flora
and fauna.
The park and botanic garden provide habitat and breeding areas for endemic species, migratory birds and large colonies of breeding seabirds. It provides protection to
remnant areas of subtropical rainforest that once covered much of the Island.
Management of the park and botanic garden has a strong focus on the protection of existing native flora and fauna and habitat restoration through the control of invasive species, planting of native vegetation and implementation of erosion control measures.
The park and botanic garden provide educational, scientific, cultural and recreational opportunities for Norfolk Island residents and visitors and a valuable resource for the Norfolk Island tourism industry.
This management plan for Norfolk Island National Park and Norfolk Island Botanic
Garden has been prepared under provisions of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act) and meets all the statutory requirements for a management plan under that Act.
This management plan will provide a firm foundation for the management of the Norfolk Island National Park and Norfolk Island Botanic Garden for the next ten years.
The Director of National Parks gratefully acknowledges the assistance and advice of members of the Norfolk Island National Park Advisory Committee and the individuals and organisations who contributed to this management plan.
Norfolk Island National Park and Norfolk Island Botanic Garden are recognised and appreciated for their natural, cultural and scientific values, as a refuge for native species and as an inspirational and rewarding experience for both visitors and the local community.
Objectives
The objectives for management of the park and botanic garden are:
To identify, conserve and protect the natural and cultural values of the park and botanic garden
To offer world class natural and cultural experiences, that improve understanding of the values of the reserves and enhance the Norfolk Island regional economy
To base management and decision-making on a foundation of best available information, sound policies and practices, contemporary management approaches.
Values of the park and botanic garden, as described in the statement of significance on
page 4 of this plan, provide the basis and rationale for management of the reserves and underpin this plan’s objectives, policies and actions.
The management prescriptions in this plan contribute to achieving the objectives for the management of the park and botanic garden. These objectives support the purpose for which the reserves were declared and conservation of their natural and cultural values, ensuring they are managed consistently with their assigned International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) management categories.
Contents
Foreword i
Acknowledgments i
Vision iii
Objectives iii
A description of Norfolk Island National Park and
Norfolk Island Botanic Garden
Territory of Norfolk Island 3
Norfolk Island National Park and Norfolk Island Botanic Garden 3
Statement of Significance 4
The values of the park and botanic garden 4
Management Plan for Norfolk Island National Park and
Norfolk Island Botanic Garden
1. Introductory provisions
1.1 Short title 8
1.2 Commencement and termination 8
1.3 IUCN category and zoning 8
Resilient places and ecosystems
2. Natural and cultural heritage management
2.1 Native plants and animals 12
2.2 Cultural heritage management 15
2.3 Botanic Garden and herbarium collection 16
2.4 Research and monitoring 17
2.5 Community use of natural resources 20
2.6 Managing adverse impacts of plants, animals and pathogens 21
2.7 Climate Change 26
2.8 Landscapes, soils and water 27
2.9 Landscape rehabilitation 29
2.10 Forestry Area 30
Tourism and use of the park and botanic garden
3. Visitor and access management
3.1 Visitor activities 36
3.2 Visitor information, education and interpretation 38
3.3 Commercial tourism and other commercial activities 39
Effective business systems
4. Effective business systems
4.1 Assessment of proposals 44
4.2 Roads and tracks 48
4.3 Capital works and infrastructure 54
4.4 Resource use in park operations 55
4.5 Visitor safety and incident management 56
4.6 Compliance and enforcement 59
4.7 Neighbours, stakeholders and partnerships 60
4.8 Activities not otherwise specified in this plan 62
4.9 Management plan implementation and evaluation 63
Appendices
Interpretation (including acronyms) 65
Legislative context 67
Establishment of the National Park and Botanic Garden 67
Director of National Parks 67
EPBC Act 68
Planning process 70
International agreements 72
C. EPBC Act listed species occurring in Norfolk Island National Park 74
and/or Norfolk Island Botanic Garden
D. Management principles in Schedule 8 to the EPBC Regulations relevant to 78
Norfolk Island National Park and Norfolk Island Botanic Garden
Maps
Location of Norfolk Island National Park and Norfolk Island Botanic Garden 2
IUCN Categorisation of zones within the park and botanic garden 10
Forestry Area 33
Access to Norfolk Island National Park (Mount Pitt Section) 50
Access to Norfolk Island Botanic Garden 52
Access to Norfolk Island National Park (Phillip Island Section) 53
Tables
Decision-making process and impact assessment procedures 46
Environmental impact assessment matters and considerations 47
Bibliography 81
Index 84
3.3
Commercial tourism and other commercial activities 39
Foreword
Norfolk Island National Park and Norfolk Island Botanic Garden protect over 650 hectares of the remote Territory of Norfolk Island. Set in the south-west Pacific Ocean, the
natural habitats and microclimates of the Territory provide refuge between tropical and temperate oceanic island environments and are home to unique assemblages of flora
and fauna.
The park and botanic garden provide habitat and breeding areas for endemic species, migratory birds and large colonies of breeding seabirds. It provides protection to
remnant areas of subtropical rainforest that once covered much of the Island.
Management of the park and botanic garden has a strong focus on the protection of existing native flora and fauna and habitat restoration through the control of invasive species, planting of native vegetation and implementation of erosion control measures.
The park and botanic garden provide educational, scientific, cultural and recreational opportunities for Norfolk Island residents and visitors and a valuable resource for the Norfolk Island tourism industry.
This management plan for Norfolk Island National Park and Norfolk Island Botanic
Garden has been prepared under provisions of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act) and meets all the statutory requirements for a management plan under that Act.
This management plan will provide a firm foundation for the management of the Norfolk Island National Park and Norfolk Island Botanic Garden for the next ten years.
The Director of National Parks gratefully acknowledges the assistance and advice of members of the Norfolk Island National Park Advisory Committee and the individuals and organisations who contributed to this management plan.
Norfolk Island National Park and Norfolk Island Botanic Garden are recognised and appreciated for their natural, cultural and scientific values, as a refuge for native species and as an inspirational and rewarding experience for both visitors and the local community.
Objectives
The objectives for management of the park and botanic garden are:
To identify, conserve and protect the natural and cultural values of the park and botanic garden
To offer world class natural and cultural experiences, that improve understanding of the values of the reserves and enhance the Norfolk Island regional economy
To base management and decision-making on a foundation of best available information, sound policies and practices, contemporary management approaches.
Values of the park and botanic garden, as described in the statement of significance on
page 4 of this plan, provide the basis and rationale for management of the reserves and underpin this plan’s objectives, policies and actions.
The management prescriptions in this plan contribute to achieving the objectives for the management of the park and botanic garden. These objectives support the purpose for which the reserves were declared and conservation of their natural and cultural values, ensuring they are managed consistently with their assigned International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) management categories.
Contents
Foreword i
Acknowledgments i
Vision iii
Objectives iii
A description of Norfolk Island National Park and
Norfolk Island Botanic Garden
Territory of Norfolk Island 3
Norfolk Island National Park and Norfolk Island Botanic Garden 3
Statement of Significance 4
The values of the park and botanic garden 4
Management Plan for Norfolk Island National Park and
Norfolk Island Botanic Garden
1. Introductory provisions
1.1 Short title 8
1.2 Commencement and termination 8
1.3 IUCN category and zoning 8
Resilient places and ecosystems
2. Natural and cultural heritage management
2.1 Native plants and animals 12
2.2 Cultural heritage management 15
2.3 Botanic Garden and herbarium collection 16
2.4 Research and monitoring 17
2.5 Community use of natural resources 20
2.6 Managing adverse impacts of plants, animals and pathogens 21
2.7 Climate Change 26
2.8 Landscapes, soils and water 27
2.9 Landscape rehabilitation 29
2.10 Forestry Area 30
Tourism and use of the park and botanic garden
3. Visitor and access management
3.1 Visitor activities 36
3.2 Visitor information, education and interpretation 38
3.3 Commercial tourism and other commercial activities 39
Effective business systems
4. Effective business systems
4.1 Assessment of proposals 44
4.2 Roads and tracks 48
4.3 Capital works and infrastructure 54
4.4 Resource use in park operations 55
4.5 Visitor safety and incident management 56
4.6 Compliance and enforcement 59
4.7 Neighbours, stakeholders and partnerships 60
4.8 Activities not otherwise specified in this plan 62
4.9 Management plan implementation and evaluation 63
Appendices
Interpretation (including acronyms) 65
Legislative context 67
Establishment of the National Park and Botanic Garden 67
Director of National Parks 67
EPBC Act 68
Planning process 70
International agreements 72
C. EPBC Act listed species occurring in Norfolk Island National Park 74
and/or Norfolk Island Botanic Garden
D. Management principles in Schedule 8 to the EPBC Regulations relevant to 78
Norfolk Island National Park and Norfolk Island Botanic Garden
Maps
Location of Norfolk Island National Park and Norfolk Island Botanic Garden 2
IUCN Categorisation of zones within the park and botanic garden 10
Forestry Area 33
Access to Norfolk Island National Park (Mount Pitt Section) 50
Access to Norfolk Island Botanic Garden 52
Access to Norfolk Island National Park (Phillip Island Section) 53
Tables
Decision-making process and impact assessment procedures 46
Environmental impact assessment matters and considerations 47
Bibliography 81
Index 84
Effective business systems
Effective business systems
Foreword
Norfolk Island National Park and Norfolk Island Botanic Garden protect over 650 hectares of the remote Territory of Norfolk Island. Set in the south-west Pacific Ocean, the
natural habitats and microclimates of the Territory provide refuge between tropical and temperate oceanic island environments and are home to unique assemblages of flora
and fauna.
The park and botanic garden provide habitat and breeding areas for endemic species, migratory birds and large colonies of breeding seabirds. It provides protection to
remnant areas of subtropical rainforest that once covered much of the Island.
Management of the park and botanic garden has a strong focus on the protection of existing native flora and fauna and habitat restoration through the control of invasive species, planting of native vegetation and implementation of erosion control measures.
The park and botanic garden provide educational, scientific, cultural and recreational opportunities for Norfolk Island residents and visitors and a valuable resource for the Norfolk Island tourism industry.
This management plan for Norfolk Island National Park and Norfolk Island Botanic
Garden has been prepared under provisions of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act) and meets all the statutory requirements for a management plan under that Act.
This management plan will provide a firm foundation for the management of the Norfolk Island National Park and Norfolk Island Botanic Garden for the next ten years.
The Director of National Parks gratefully acknowledges the assistance and advice of members of the Norfolk Island National Park Advisory Committee and the individuals and organisations who contributed to this management plan.
Norfolk Island National Park and Norfolk Island Botanic Garden are recognised and appreciated for their natural, cultural and scientific values, as a refuge for native species and as an inspirational and rewarding experience for both visitors and the local community.
Objectives
The objectives for management of the park and botanic garden are:
To identify, conserve and protect the natural and cultural values of the park and botanic garden
To offer world class natural and cultural experiences, that improve understanding of the values of the reserves and enhance the Norfolk Island regional economy
To base management and decision-making on a foundation of best available information, sound policies and practices, contemporary management approaches.
Values of the park and botanic garden, as described in the statement of significance on
page 4 of this plan, provide the basis and rationale for management of the reserves and underpin this plan’s objectives, policies and actions.
The management prescriptions in this plan contribute to achieving the objectives for the management of the park and botanic garden. These objectives support the purpose for which the reserves were declared and conservation of their natural and cultural values, ensuring they are managed consistently with their assigned International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) management categories.
Contents
Foreword i
Acknowledgments i
Vision iii
Objectives iii
A description of Norfolk Island National Park and
Norfolk Island Botanic Garden
Territory of Norfolk Island 3
Norfolk Island National Park and Norfolk Island Botanic Garden 3
Statement of Significance 4
The values of the park and botanic garden 4
Management Plan for Norfolk Island National Park and
Norfolk Island Botanic Garden
1. Introductory provisions
1.1 Short title 8
1.2 Commencement and termination 8
1.3 IUCN category and zoning 8
Resilient places and ecosystems
2. Natural and cultural heritage management
2.1 Native plants and animals 12
2.2 Cultural heritage management 15
2.3 Botanic Garden and herbarium collection 16
2.4 Research and monitoring 17
2.5 Community use of natural resources 20
2.6 Managing adverse impacts of plants, animals and pathogens 21
2.7 Climate Change 26
2.8 Landscapes, soils and water 27
2.9 Landscape rehabilitation 29
2.10 Forestry Area 30
Tourism and use of the park and botanic garden
3. Visitor and access management
3.1 Visitor activities 36
3.2 Visitor information, education and interpretation 38
3.3 Commercial tourism and other commercial activities 39
Effective business systems
4. Effective business systems
4.1 Assessment of proposals 44
4.2 Roads and tracks 48
4.3 Capital works and infrastructure 54
4.4 Resource use in park operations 55
4.5 Visitor safety and incident management 56
4.6 Compliance and enforcement 59
4.7 Neighbours, stakeholders and partnerships 60
4.8 Activities not otherwise specified in this plan 62
4.9 Management plan implementation and evaluation 63
Appendices
Interpretation (including acronyms) 65
Legislative context 67
Establishment of the National Park and Botanic Garden 67
Director of National Parks 67
EPBC Act 68
Planning process 70
International agreements 72
C. EPBC Act listed species occurring in Norfolk Island National Park 74
and/or Norfolk Island Botanic Garden
D. Management principles in Schedule 8 to the EPBC Regulations relevant to 78
Norfolk Island National Park and Norfolk Island Botanic Garden
Maps
Location of Norfolk Island National Park and Norfolk Island Botanic Garden 2
IUCN Categorisation of zones within the park and botanic garden 10
Forestry Area 33
Access to Norfolk Island National Park (Mount Pitt Section) 50
Access to Norfolk Island Botanic Garden 52
Access to Norfolk Island National Park (Phillip Island Section) 53
Tables
Decision-making process and impact assessment procedures 46
Environmental impact assessment matters and considerations 47
Bibliography 81
Index 84
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Environment Protection and Biodiversity Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999
Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999
APPROVAL OF THE NORFOLK ISLAND NATIONAL PARK AND
NORFOLK ISLAND BOTANIC GARDEN MANAGEMENT PLAN 2018-2028
I, MELISSA PRICE, Assistant Minister for the Environment, acting pursuant to section 370 of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999, hereby approve the Norfolk Island National Park and Norfolk Island Botanic Garden Management Plan 2018-2028.
Dated this 20 day of April, 2018
Melissa Price
Assistant Minister for the Environment
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This management plan has been prepared by The Director of National Parks for public comment. This management plan sets out how it is proposed the park and botanic garden will be managed for the next 10 years.
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The Director of National Parks gratefully acknowledges the assistance and advice of members of the Norfolk Island National Park Advisory Committee, the Norfolk Island Regional Council and the many individuals and organisations who contributed to the management plan.
Phillip Island, Long Valley – Norfolk Island National Park Collection
Visitors at the Botanic Garden – Norfolk Island Tourism
Morepork owl – Lachlan L Hall
Pg. 7: Green parrot – Abi Smith
Pg. 13: White tern with chick – Lachlan L Hall
Pg. 17: Abutilon julianae – Norfolk Island National Park Collection
Pg. 41: Visitors at Captain Cook Lookout - Norfolk Island Tourism
Pg. 49: Rangers at Phillip Island - Norfolk Island National Park Collection
Other images – Michael Nelson
Maps – Environmental Resources Information Network
Acknowledgments Acknowledgments
Acknowledgments
The Director of National Parks gratefully acknowledges the assistance and advice of members of the Norfolk Island National Park Advisory Committee and the individuals and organisations who contributed to this management plan.
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Vision
Norfolk Island National Park and Norfolk Island Botanic Garden are recognised and appreciated for their natural, cultural and scientific values, as a refuge for native species and as an inspirational and rewarding experience for both visitors and the local community.
Objectives Objectives
Objectives
The objectives for management of the park and botanic garden are:
To identify, conserve and protect the natural and cultural values of the park and botanic garden
To offer world class natural and cultural experiences, that improve understanding of the values of the reserves and enhance the Norfolk Island regional economy
To base management and decision-making on a foundation of best available information, sound policies and practices, contemporary management approaches.
Values of the park and botanic garden, as described in the statement of significance on
page 4 of this plan, provide the basis and rationale for management of the reserves and underpin this plan’s objectives, policies and actions.
The management prescriptions in this plan contribute to achieving the objectives for the management of the park and botanic garden. These objectives support the purpose for which the reserves were declared and conservation of their natural and cultural values, ensuring they are managed consistently with their assigned International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) management categories.
Contents
Foreword i
Acknowledgments i
Vision iii
Objectives iii
A description of Norfolk Island National Park and
Norfolk Island Botanic Garden
Territory of Norfolk Island 3
Norfolk Island National Park and Norfolk Norfolk Island National Park and Norfolk Island Botanic Garden 3
Foreword
Norfolk Island National Park and Norfolk Island Botanic Garden protect over 650 hectares of the remote Territory of Norfolk Island. Set in the south-west Pacific Ocean, the
natural habitats and microclimates of the Territory provide refuge between tropical and temperate oceanic island environments and are home to unique assemblages of flora
and fauna.
The park and botanic garden provide habitat and breeding areas for endemic species, migratory birds and large colonies of breeding seabirds. It provides protection to
remnant areas of subtropical rainforest that once covered much of the Island.
Management of the park and botanic garden has a strong focus on the protection of existing native flora and fauna and habitat restoration through the control of invasive species, planting of native vegetation and implementation of erosion control measures.
The park and botanic garden provide educational, scientific, cultural and recreational opportunities for Norfolk Island residents and visitors and a valuable resource for the Norfolk Island tourism industry.
This management plan for Norfolk Island National Park and Norfolk Island Botanic
Garden has been prepared under provisions of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act) and meets all the statutory requirements for a management plan under that Act.
This management plan will provide a firm foundation for the management of the Norfolk Island National Park and Norfolk Island Botanic Garden for the next ten years.
Judy West
Acting Director of National Parks
Acknowledgments
The Director of National Parks gratefully acknowledges the assistance and advice of members of the Norfolk Island National Park Advisory Committee and the individuals and organisations who contributed to this management plan.
Insert Image
Vision
Norfolk Island National Park and Norfolk Island Botanic Garden are recognised and appreciated for their natural, cultural and scientific values, as a refuge for native species and as an inspirational and rewarding experience for both visitors and the local community.
Objectives
The objectives for management of the park and botanic garden are:
To identify, conserve and protect the natural and cultural values of the park and botanic garden
To offer world class natural and cultural experiences, that improve understanding of the values of the reserves and enhance the Norfolk Island regional economy
To base management and decision-making on a foundation of best available information, sound policies and practices, contemporary management approaches.
Values of the park and botanic garden, as described in the statement of significance on
page 4 of this plan, provide the basis and rationale for management of the reserves and underpin this plan’s objectives, policies and actions.
The management prescriptions in this plan contribute to achieving the objectives for the management of the park and botanic garden. These objectives support the purpose for which the reserves were declared and conservation of their natural and cultural values, ensuring they are managed consistently with their assigned International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) management categories.
Contents
Foreword i
Acknowledgments i
Vision iii
Objectives iii
A description of Norfolk Island National Park and
Norfolk Island Botanic Garden
Territory of Norfolk Island 3
Norfolk Island National Park and Norfolk Island Botanic Garden 3
Statement of Significance 4
The values of the park and botanic garden 4
Management Plan for Norfolk Island National Park and
Norfolk Island Botanic Garden
1. Introductory provisions
1.1 Short title 8
1.2 Commencement and termination 8
1.3 IUCN category and zoning 8
Resilient places and ecosystems
2. Natural and cultural heritage management
2.1 Native plants and animals 12
2.2 Cultural heritage management 15
2.3 Botanic Garden and herbarium collection 16
2.4 Research and monitoring 17
2.5 Community use of natural resources 20
2.6 Managing adverse impacts of plants, animals and pathogens 21
2.7 Climate Change 26
2.8 Landscapes, soils and water 27
2.9 Landscape rehabilitation 29
2.10 Forestry Area 30
Tourism and use of the park and botanic garden
3. Visitor and access management
3.1 Visitor activities 36
3.2 Visitor information, education and interpretation 38
3.3 Commercial tourism and other commercial activities 39
Effective business systems
4. Effective business systems
4.1 Assessment of proposals 44
4.2 Roads and tracks 48
4.3 Capital works and infrastructure 54
4.4 Resource use in park operations 55
4.5 Visitor safety and incident management 56
4.6 Compliance and enforcement 59
4.7 Neighbours, stakeholders and partnerships 60
4.8 Activities not otherwise specified in this plan 62
4.9 Management plan implementation and evaluation 63
Appendices
Interpretation (including acronyms) 65
Legislative context 67
Establishment of the National Park and Botanic Garden 67
Director of National Parks 67
EPBC Act 68
Planning process 70
International agreements 72
C. EPBC Act listed species occurring in Norfolk Island National Park 74
and/or Norfolk Island Botanic Garden
D. Management principles in Schedule 8 to the EPBC Regulations relevant to 78
Norfolk Island National Park and Norfolk Island Botanic Garden
Maps
Location of Norfolk Island National Park and Norfolk Island Botanic Garden 2
IUCN Categorisation of zones within the park and botanic garden 10
Forestry Area 33
Access to Norfolk Island National Park (Mount Pitt Section) 50
Access to Norfolk Island Botanic Garden 52
Access to Norfolk Island National Park (Phillip Island Section) 53
Tables
Decision-making process and impact assessment procedures 46
Environmental impact assessment matters and considerations 47
Bibliography 81
Index 84
Statement of Significance 4 Statement of Significance 4
Foreword
Norfolk Island National Park and Norfolk Island Botanic Garden protect over 650 hectares of the remote Territory of Norfolk Island. Set in the south-west Pacific Ocean, the
natural habitats and microclimates of the Territory provide refuge between tropical and temperate oceanic island environments and are home to unique assemblages of flora
and fauna.
The park and botanic garden provide habitat and breeding areas for endemic species, migratory birds and large colonies of breeding seabirds. It provides protection to
remnant areas of subtropical rainforest that once covered much of the Island.
Management of the park and botanic garden has a strong focus on the protection of existing native flora and fauna and habitat restoration through the control of invasive species, planting of native vegetation and implementation of erosion control measures.
The park and botanic garden provide educational, scientific, cultural and recreational opportunities for Norfolk Island residents and visitors and a valuable resource for the Norfolk Island tourism industry.
This management plan for Norfolk Island National Park and Norfolk Island Botanic
Garden has been prepared under provisions of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act) and meets all the statutory requirements for a management plan under that Act.
This management plan will provide a firm foundation for the management of the Norfolk Island National Park and Norfolk Island Botanic Garden for the next ten years.
Judy West
Acting Director of National Parks
Acknowledgments
The Director of National Parks gratefully acknowledges the assistance and advice of members of the Norfolk Island National Park Advisory Committee and the individuals and organisations who contributed to this management plan.
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Vision
Norfolk Island National Park and Norfolk Island Botanic Garden are recognised and appreciated for their natural, cultural and scientific values, as a refuge for native species and as an inspirational and rewarding experience for both visitors and the local community.
Objectives
The objectives for management of the park and botanic garden are:
To identify, conserve and protect the natural and cultural values of the park and botanic garden
To offer world class natural and cultural experiences, that improve understanding of the values of the reserves and enhance the Norfolk Island regional economy
To base management and decision-making on a foundation of best available information, sound policies and practices, contemporary management approaches.
Values of the park and botanic garden, as described in the statement of significance on
page 4 of this plan, provide the basis and rationale for management of the reserves and underpin this plan’s objectives, policies and actions.
The management prescriptions in this plan contribute to achieving the objectives for the management of the park and botanic garden. These objectives support the purpose for which the reserves were declared and conservation of their natural and cultural values, ensuring they are managed consistently with their assigned International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) management categories.
Contents
Foreword i
Acknowledgments i
Vision iii
Objectives iii
A description of Norfolk Island National Park and
Norfolk Island Botanic Garden
Territory of Norfolk Island 3
Norfolk Island National Park and Norfolk Island Botanic Garden 3
Statement of Significance 4
The values of the park and botanic garden 4
Management Plan for Norfolk Island National Park and
Norfolk Island Botanic Garden
1. Introductory provisions
1.1 Short title 8
1.2 Commencement and termination 8
1.3 IUCN category and zoning 8
Resilient places and ecosystems
2. Natural and cultural heritage management
2.1 Native plants and animals 12
2.2 Cultural heritage management 15
2.3 Botanic Garden and herbarium collection 16
2.4 Research and monitoring 17
2.5 Community use of natural resources 20
2.6 Ma
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