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Parks and reserves (framework for the future) Act.

Country/Territory
Australia
Territorial subdivision
Northern Territory
Document type
Legislation
Date
2004
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to provide a framework for negotiations between the Territory and the traditional Aboriginal owners of certain parks and reserves for the establishment, maintenance and management of a comprehensive system of parks and reserves, and for related purposes.
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Basic legislation Institution Protected area National parks Protection of habitats Zoning Management/conservation Classification/declassification Endangered species Research Education Policy/planning Traditional knowledge/indigenous knowledge
Geographical area
Oceania
Abstract

This Act provides for a framework for negotiations between the territory and the traditional aboriginal owners of certain parks and reserves for the establishment, maintenance and management of a comprehensive system of parks and reserves, in order to benefit those traditional aboriginal owners by recognising, valuing and incorporating indigenous culture, knowledge and decision making processes, to protect biological diversity, to serve the educational and recreational needs of Territorians and

Full text
English
Website
www.austlii.edu.au