Rec 5 Essential existing gravel extraction for Support ongoing local maintenance in the These principles will guide the management property should be guided by the of gravel extraction and use in the property. following principles across the property, including the excisions within it: Further information is available in section 1.3. No import of gravel to the property • should be permitted, in to minimize biosecurity risks; No export of gravel from the property • should be permitted, and uses should be restricted to the maintenance of existing infrastructure New borrow pits should not be • permitted; Any significant change to current • practice in relation to increased gravel need with potential to impact the property, to be notified to the World Heritage Committee prior to any decisions being taken on how to address this by the State Party. Rec 6 In line with a recent Committee request Support (Decision 39 COM 7B.35), the Additional criteria will be included in the new Management Plan should establish strict management plan to apply to the criteria for new tourism development assessment of commercial tourism proposals within the property, which would be in in the property. These criteria will ensure line with the primary goal of protecting protection of the property’s Outstanding the property’s Outstanding Universal Universal Value. Value, including its wilderness character and cultural attributes. Appropriate and sensitive tourism is an important way of presenting the property, as required the World Heritage Convention, and is important for the Tasmanian economy. Further information is available in section 1.2.3. Rec 7 The comprehensive Tourism Master Support Plan details should refine the balance The intent of this recommendation will be between legitimate tourism development achieved primarily through the regulation of and the management and conservation land use in the new management plan for the of the cultural and natural values of the property. based on further consultation and negotiation of competing interests. The Tourism Master Plan will provide additional guidance, context and policy direction for decision making under the new management plan. In particular the Tourism Master Plan will include consideration of issues, including protection and presentation of values, sustainable use, future visitor trends and expectations. Further information is available in section 1.2.3.
Rec 5 Essential existing gravel extraction for ongoing local maintenance in the property should be guided by the following principles across the property, including the excisions within it: • No import of gravel to the property should be permitted, in to minimize biosecurity risks; • No export of gravel from the property should be permitted, and uses should be restricted to the maintenance of existing infrastructure • New borrow pits should not be permitted; • Any significant change to current practice in relation to increased gravel need with potential to impact the property, to be notified to the World Heritage Committee prior to any decisions being taken on how to address this by the State Party. Support These principles will guide the management of gravel extraction and use in the property. Further information is available in section 1.3. Rec 6 In line with a recent Committee request (Decision 39 COM 7B.35), the Management Plan should establish strict criteria for new tourism development within the property, which would be in line with the primary goal of protecting the property’s Outstanding Universal Value, including its wilderness character and cultural attributes. Support Additional criteria will be included in the new management plan to apply to the assessment of commercial tourism proposals in the property. These criteria will ensure protection of the property’s Outstanding Universal Value. Appropriate and sensitive tourism is an important way of presenting the property, as required the World Heritage Convention, and is important for the Tasmanian economy. Further information is available in section 1.2.3. Rec 7 The comprehensive Tourism Master Plan details should refine the balance between legitimate tourism development and the management and conservation of the cultural and natural values of the based on further consultation and negotiation of competing interests. Support The intent of this recommendation will be achieved primarily through the regulation of land use in the new management plan for the property. The Tourism Master Plan will provide additional guidance, context and policy direction for decision making under the new management plan. In particular the Tourism Master Plan will include consideration of issues, including protection and presentation of values, sustainable use, future visitor trends and expectations. Further information is available in section 1.2.3.