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Wilderness Act 1987.

Country/Territory
Australia
Territorial subdivision
New South Wales
Document type
Legislation
Date
1987 (2017)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to provide for the identification of wilderness and the protection and management of wilderness areas in the State; and for other purposes.
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Protected area Protection of habitats Education Management/conservation Wild flora Policy/planning Indigenous peoples
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Indian Ocean, Oceania, South Pacific
Entry into force notes
This Act enters into force 28 days after assent.
Abstract

The objects of this Act, consisting of 30 sections divided into four Parts, are: (a) to provide for the permanent protection of wilderness areas, (b) to provide for the proper management of wilderness areas, and (c) to promote the education of the public in the appreciation, protection and management of wilderness (sect. 3). The Director of National Parks and Wildlife is responsible for the administration of this Act, and in particular for the identification of the areas to be protected and for their management.

Full text
English
Website
www6.austlii.edu.au