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Wilderness Protection Act 1992.

Country/Territory
Australia
Territorial subdivision
South Australia
Document type
Legislation
Date
1992 (2015)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to provide for the protection of wilderness and the restoration of land to its condition before European colonisation; and for other purposes.
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Management/conservation Zoning Institution Traditional rights/customary rights Inspection Ecosystem preservation Enforcement/compliance Protected area Protection of habitats Indigenous peoples
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Indian Ocean, Oceania, South Pacific
Abstract

This Act, consisting of 41 sections divided into five Parts, concerns the protection of wilderness and the restoration of land to its conditions before the European colonization. The Act provides for the constitution and management of wilderness protection areas and zones, and regulates activities that can be carried out in these areas. It establishes the Wilderness Advisory Committee, defines its functions and regulates its internal operation. The Committee is responsible for preparing a draft code for the management of wilderness protections areas and wilderness protection zones. The Act also concerns the protection of Aboriginal sites and Aboriginal objects and the appointment and powers of wardens.

Full text
English
Website
www.legislation.sa.gov.au

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Wilderness Protection Regulations 2006.

Legislation | Australia | 2006 (2013)

Keyword: Protected area, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Use restrictions, Forest fires, Forest service/forest officers, Indigenous peoples

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Wilderness Protection Regulations 1992.

Legislation | Australia | 1992 (1996)

Keyword: Protected area, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Use restrictions, Traditional rights/customary rights, Forest fires, Forest service/forest officers, Indigenous peoples

Source: FAO, FAOLEX