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Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park Management Plan 2021
Table 5: Impact assessment matters and cTable 5: Impact assessment matters and considerations
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| Matter for assessmentEnvironmental contexta. What are the parts or features of the environment in the areawhere the action will take place? | Considerations• Species and ecological communities in the park and region• Matters of national environmental significance (as defined in the EPBC Act)• Cultural features and values (including sacred sites and non-physical cultural heritage)• Natural features and values• Social and economic values, including Aṉangu uses and interests• Tourism and recreational values and impacts on visitor experience• Aesthetic (visual appearance) and landscape values• Scientific reference areas |
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| b. Which parts or features of the environment are likely to be impacted? | • Short-term and long-term impacts on and off site |
| c. Is the environment that is likely to be affected, or are parts of that environment, sensitive or vulnerable to impacts? | • Nguraṟitja interests, in particular relevant conditions of the park lease agreement• Combined impacts of a range of activities across the park on the environment or parts of the environment• Uniqueness of elements within the park and region |
| d. What is the history, current use and condition of the environment that is likely to be affected? | • Comparison with condition of similar sites elsewhere in the park |