NATURE CONSERVATION ACT 2002 - SCHEDULE 1 - Determination of class of reserved land

SCHEDULE 1 - Determination of class of reserved land

Sections 3 and 16

	Column 1	Column 2	Column 3
	Class of reserved land	Values of land	Purposes of reservation
1.	National park	A large natural area of land containing a representative or outstanding sample of major natural regions, features or scenery.	The protection and maintenance of the natural and cultural values of the area of land while providing for ecologically sustainable recreation consistent with conserving those values.
2.	State reserve	An area of land containing any of the following:	The protection and maintenance of any one or more of the following:
		(a) significant natural landscapes;	(a) the natural and cultural values of the area of land;
		(b) natural features;	(b) sites, objects or places of significance to Aboriginal people contained in that area of land;
		(c) sites, objects or places of significance to Aboriginal people.	(c) use of the area of land by Aboriginal people –
			while providing for ecologically sustainable recreation consistent with conserving any of the things referred to in paragraphs (a), (b) and (c), as applicable.
3.	Nature reserve	An area of land that contains natural values that –	The conservation of the natural biological diversity or geological diversity of the area of land, or both, and the conservation of the natural values of that area of land that are unique, important or have representative value.
		(a) contribute to the natural biological diversity or geological diversity of the area of land, or both; and
		(b) are unique, important or have representative value.
4.	Game reserve	An area of land containing natural values that are unique, important or have representative value particularly with respect to game species.	The conservation of the natural values of the area of land that are unique, important or have representative value, the conservation of the natural biological diversity or geological diversity of that area of land, or both, and the ecologically sustainable hunting of game species in that area of land.
5.	Conservation area	An area of land predominantly in a natural state.	The protection and maintenance of the natural and cultural values of the area of land and the sustainable use of the natural resources of that area of land including special species timber harvesting.
6.	Nature recreation area	An area of land –	Public recreation and education consistent with conserving the natural and cultural values of the area of land.
		(a) predominantly in a natural state; or
		(b) containing sensitive natural sites of significance for recreation.
7.	Regional reserve	An area of land –	Mineral exploration and the development of mineral deposits in the area of land, and the controlled use of other natural resources of that area of land, including special species timber harvesting, while protecting and maintaining the natural and cultural values of that area of land.
		(a) with high mineral potential or prospectivity; and
		(b) predominantly in a natural state.
8.	Historic site	An area of land of significance for historic cultural heritage.	The conservation of the historic features of the area of land and the presentation of those features for public appreciation and education.
9.	Private sanctuary	An area of land that has significant natural or cultural values, or both.	The protection and maintenance of the natural or cultural values of the area of land, or both, while permitting the carrying out of agricultural or other activities on that land consistent with conserving those values.
10.	Private nature reserve	An area of land that contains natural values that –	The conservation of the natural biological diversity or geological diversity of the area of land, or both, and the conservation of the natural values of that area of land that are unique, important or have representative value.
		(a) contribute to the natural biological diversity or geological diversity of the area of land, or both; and
		(b) are unique, important or have representative value.

Tasmanian Consolidated Acts

NATURE CONSERVATION ACT 2002 - SCHEDULE 1