6Identification of wilderness

#### 6 Identification of wilderness 6 Identification of wilderness > > (1) An area of land shall not be identified as wilderness by the Director-General unless the Director-General is of the opinion that: > > > > > (a) the area is, together with its plant and animal communities, in a state that has not been substantially modified by humans and their works or is capable of being restored to such a state, > > > > > (b) the area is of a sufficient size to make its maintenance in such a state feasible, and > > > > > (c) the area is capable of providing opportunities for solitude and appropriate self-reliant recreation. > > > (2) In forming an opinion under subsection (1) the Director-General may consider any relevant circumstance, including: > > > > > (a) the period of time within which the area of land could reasonably be restored to a substantially unmodified state, > > > > > (b) whether, despite development which would otherwise render it unsuitable, the area of land is needed for the management of an existing or proposed wilderness area, and > > > > > (c) any written representations received by the Director-General from any person (including a statutory authority) as to whether the area of land should be identified as wilderness.