Table 82 Summary table of SKM’s assessment of the adequacy of the Strategic Assessment. Summary of adequacy of Strategic Assessment Coverage of topics within Structure and Breadth and Technical Validity of Program component Key comments, focussing on gaps the Terms of cohesiveness depth accuracy conclusions Reference Introduction and No clear objectives for the Strategic objectives Assessment process. Improve use of terms when describing Protecting MNES MNES and OUV (e.g. values, attributes and elements). Description of A clear description of the management Program legislation framework is provided. and policies Diverse range of tools in legislation, policy Environmental and management plans. Further description of scale of implementation Regulation would be useful. Tourism is a strength. Influence outside of the marine park lacks the traction needed to improve outcomes, because some Engagement stakeholders may not be effectively engaged and may have differing priorities (e.g. the agricultural sector). Knowledge, The step is often “act, monitor, check” integration and missing. Data deficient attributes are
Table 82 Summary table of SKM’s assessment of the adequacy of the Strategic Assessment. Summary of adequacy of Strategic Assessment Program component Coverage of topics within the Terms of Reference Structure and cohesiveness Breadth and depth Technical accuracy Validity of conclusions Key comments, focussing on gaps Introduction and objectives No clear objectives for the Strategic Assessment process. Protecting MNES Improve use of terms when describing MNES and OUV (e.g. values, attributes and elements). Description of Program legislation and policies A clear description of the management framework is provided. Environmental Regulation Diverse range of tools in legislation, policy and management plans. Further description of scale of implementation would be useful. Engagement Tourism is a strength. Influence outside of the marine park lacks the traction needed to improve outcomes, because some stakeholders may not be effectively engaged and may have differing priorities (e.g. the agricultural sector). Knowledge, integration and The “act, monitor, check” step is often missing. Data deficient attributes are
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