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2006 118 Due date Region FA section Milestone Progress 31 December Sthn 5.1.1 Annually Sthn 5.1.1 Ongoing Sthn 5.1.1 Ongoing Sthn 5.1.1 2006 31 December Sthn 5.1.4.1 SFNSW and NPWS must progressively negotiate joint management arrangements and joint ventures with local Aboriginal communities. Annual reporting to RACD on the progress by NPWS and SFNSW on negotiating co-management and joint management arrangements with Aboriginal communities. Ventures likely to generate mutual benefits to the Aboriginal, as well as the wider, community must also be considered. Where further analysis indicates the feasibility of other ventures, a project plan must be developed for implementation. Where consideration has identified venture, project plans must be developed for their implementation. Continuing Lease negotiations for the return of Biamanga and Gulaga National Parks (in the Eden and Southern regions, respectively) to their Aboriginal owners were completed during the year and the leases signed in May 2006. These lands have now been returned to the Aboriginal owners and are leased back to the government for joint management by the Aboriginal owners and DECC as national parks. Similar joint management of Jervis Bay National Park is being sought. However, negotiations are still on hold while land claims are being processed. DECC is also involved in negotiations with Gundungurra Tribal Council for an ILUA over parts of DECC estate, including Bangadilly National Park. The Department of Lands is the lead government agency for the latter negotiations. DECC (Parks and Wildlife Group) Snowy Mountains Region has engaged a consultant to meet with traditional Aboriginal owners and provide recommendations on options for co-management of Kosciuszko National Park. DECC (Parks and Wildlife Group) South West Slopes Region has organised, participated in, and helped with funding for a Boys’ Camp at Camp Hudson and a Women’s Camp and Family Camp. Forests NSW No new co-management or joint venture arrangements were considered for 2007–2008. Continuing See milestone above. Continuing Forests NSW No new venture arrangements were considered in 2007–2008. DECC During 2006–2007, DECC (Parks and Wildlife Group) Southern Branch continued to participate in the Aboriginal Discovery Ranger Program and run associated Aboriginal Discovery activities and take part in NAIDOC (National Aboriginal and Islander Day Observance Committee) Week events. For example, DECC South West Slopes Region held various Discovery and NAIDOC events in Kosciuszko NP during the Easter and Christmas periods and NAIDOC week, and held numerous Discovery events with schools, community groups and local festivals and fairs over the year. Over 840 adults and 2550 children participated in or attended these events. Continuing No new ventures requiring project plans were initiated during 2007–2008. Continuing No new ventures requiring project plans were initiated during 2007–2008. NSW FOREST AGREEMENTS AND INTEGRATED FORESTRY OPERATIONS APPROVALS
2004 Due date Region FA section Milestone Progress 31 December Sthn 5.1.1 Cooperative management arrangements 2006 2006 2006 2006 31 December 31 December 31 December 31 December Sthn 5.1.4.1 Sthn 5.1.4.1 Sthn 5.1.4.5 Sthn 5.1.4.5 SFNSW will examine any State forest that could be considered for co-management or joint venture arrangements. SFNSW and NPWS must progressively negotiate separate cooperative management agreements with local Aboriginal communities that enable Aboriginal people to be involved in the management of State forests and national parks. Explore opportunities for joint ventures with SFNSW and NPWS that promote recognition, awareness and respect for Aboriginal cultural heritage. Other ventures likely to generate mutual benefits to the Aboriginal community must also be considered. NPWS should enter into a cooperative management agreement with the relevant Aboriginal communities to develop cooperative management and funding strategies to ensure the effective protection and management of Aboriginal cultural heritage on the NPWS estate, subject to funding. Aboriginal communities consider it a NPWS responsibility to develop and implement a policy in relation to access to parks, nature reserves and other appropriate service estate for traditional purposes. The Aboriginal Management Committee will develop this framework. In progress No progress to report. In progress Snowy Mountains Region engaged a consultant to meet with traditional owners and provide recommendations on options for comanagement of Kosciuszko National Park. A report has been completed but no outcomes have been announced as yet. In 2007–2008 the Aboriginal Management Committee (see milestone 334) continued to work toward cooperative involvement of the Aboriginal community in park management issues. A Cultural Heritage Coordinator facilitates community participation in committee matters. Forests NSW regional ESFM plans identify Forests NSW commitment to co-management and joint management arrangements with Aboriginal communities. No new co-management or joint venture arrangements were considered in 2007–2008. Continuing DECC Southern Region organised and participated in two women’s, one youth and one family cultural camps. The region held various Discovery and NAIDOC events in Kosciuszko NP during the Easter and Christmas periods and NAIDOC week and numerous Discovery events with schools, community groups and local festivals and fairs over the year. Over 1650 adults and 2050 children participated or attended these events; 165 adults and 430 children attended NAIDOC week celebrations. A new Aboriginal Discovery Cultural tour was developed called Wiradjuri Wonders focusing on bush tucker, bush craft and traditional pathways through Nth Kosciuszko NP. For Forests NSW there are no new joint ventures to report for 2007–2008. In progress See milestone ‘SFNSW and NPWS must progressively negotiate separate cooperative management agreements with local Aboriginal communities to enable Aboriginal people to be involved in the management of State forests and national parks’. In progress A Plan of Management for Kosciuszko National Park was completed in June 2006 in consultation with the Aboriginal Management. The plan includes management objectives, policies and actions that address cultural heritage issues and foster connection to Country. As required by the plan, an MoU is being developed in consultation with the Aboriginal community. The details of the MoU are still to be determined but will consider access to the park for traditional purposes. NSW FOREST AGREEMENTS AND INTEGRATED FORESTRY OPERATIONS APPROVALS 119
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