and ecosystems, Matters of National Environmental Significance). In terms of the wetlands, particular consideration should be made to: The Ramsar management principles (Table 7) and Ramsar wise-use principles; and International treaties for listed migratory bird species that may be associated with wetlands (e.g. JAMBA, CAMBA and RoKAMBA). The Currawinya National Park being listed on the East Asian Australasian Flyway (EAAF), – as an important site along the inland flyway. Table 7. Ramsar Management Principles Management Description Principle 1 Describe and maintain the ecological character of the wetland 2 To formulate and implement planning that promotes conservation of the wetland and wise and sustainable use of the wetland for the benefit of humanity in a way that is compatible with maintenance of the natural properties of the ecosystem 3 Wetland management should provide for public consultation on decisions and actions that may have a significant impact on the wetland 4 Wetland management should make special provision, if appropriate for the involvement of people who: (a) have a particular interest in the wetland; and (b) may be affected by the management of the wetland 5 Wetland management should provide for continuing community and technical Furthermore, as outlined in Schedule 6 of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Regulations 2000, management planning should be done in accordance with the following: At least one management plan should be prepared for each declared Ramsar wetland. A management plan for a declared Ramsar wetland should: (a) describe its ecological character (b) the characteristics that make it a wetland of international importance under the Ramsar Convention (c) state what must be done to maintain its ecological character (d) promote its conservation and sustainable use for the benefit of humanity in a way that is compatible with maintenance of the natural properties of the ecosystem (e) state mechanisms to deal with the impacts of actions that individually or cumulatively endanger its ecological character, including risks arising from (i) physical loss, modification or encroachment on the wetland; or (ii) loss of biodiversity; or (iii) pollution and nutrient input; or (iv) changes to regimes; or (v) utilisation of resources; or (vi) introduction of invasive species; and (f) state whether the wetland needs restoration or rehabilitation
and ecosystems, Matters of National Environmental Significance). In terms of the wetlands, particular consideration should be made to: The Ramsar management principles (Table 7) and Ramsar wise-use principles; and International treaties for listed migratory bird species that may be associated with wetlands (e.g. JAMBA, CAMBA and RoKAMBA). The Currawinya National Park being listed on the East Asian – Australasian Flyway (EAAF), as an important site along the inland flyway. Table 7. Ramsar Management Principles Management Principle Description 1 Describe and maintain the ecological character of the wetland 2 To formulate and implement planning that promotes conservation of the wetland and wise and sustainable use of the wetland for the benefit of humanity in a way that is compatible with maintenance of the natural properties of the ecosystem 3 Wetland management should provide for public consultation on decisions and actions that may have a significant impact on the wetland 4 Wetland management should make special provision, if appropriate for the involvement of people who: (a) have a particular interest in the wetland; and (b) may be affected by the management of the wetland 5 Wetland management should provide for continuing community and technical Furthermore, as outlined in Schedule 6 of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Regulations 2000, management planning should be done in accordance with the following: At least one management plan should be prepared for each declared Ramsar wetland. A management plan for a declared Ramsar wetland should: (a) describe its ecological character (b) the characteristics that make it a wetland of international importance under the Ramsar Convention (c) state what must be done to maintain its ecological character (d) promote its conservation and sustainable use for the benefit of humanity in a way that is compatible with maintenance of the natural properties of the ecosystem (e) state mechanisms to deal with the impacts of actions that individually or cumulatively endanger its ecological character, including risks arising from (i) physical loss, modification or encroachment on the wetland; or (ii) loss of biodiversity; or (iii) pollution and nutrient input; or (iv) changes to regimes; or (v) utilisation of resources; or (vi) introduction of invasive species; and (f) state whether the wetland needs restoration or rehabilitation
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