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Transboundary Protected Areas for Peace and Co-operation NOW THE PARTIES have reached an understanding in regard to the following matters: 1. The parties as from this date hereby further amend the Memorandum of Understanding. The parties to the Memorandum agree that all matters being conducted under the terms of the Memorandum of Understanding prior to this date will continue to be conducted pursuant to the terms set out herein. 2. The parties hereto acknowledge for themselves and on behalf of their Governments that: 2.1 The Australian Alps national parks comprise an area of national significance containing: a) Australia’s highest mainland peaks and most spectacular mountain scenery; b) plants and animals unique to Australian alpine and sub-alpine environments; c) a rich heritage of use and belonging by both Aboriginal and non- Aboriginal people; d) an outstanding outdoor recreation and tourism resource for Australians and overseas visitors; e) the headwaters of major river systems flowing from the Australian Alps national parks, supplying snowmelt waters vital for domestic use, industry, irrigation and hydro-electric production in NSW, Victoria, ACT and South Australia; and f) important tourist attractions. 2.2 The national significance of the Australian Alps has been recognised by the Commonwealth and aforesaid State and Territory Governments by the extensive reservation of national parks and other protected areas within the region. 2.3 The management and protection of the Australian Alps national parks to conserve them for all Australians, present and future, require a national commitment extending across State and Territory boundaries. 2.4 There exist Commonwealth and State/Territory responsibilities for the conservation of the unique values of the Australian Alps national parks and the need for joint commitment by the relevant Governments to conserve these values. 2.5 The vision of the Australian Alps co-operative program is of participating Agencies working in partnership to achieve excellence in conservation management and sustainable use through an active program of cross border-co-operation. 3. The parties agree to the following objectives: 3.1 To pursue the growth and enhancement of inter-governmental co-operative management to protect the nationally important values of the Australian Alps national parks. 104
Appendix 6 3.2 To co-operate in the best-practice management of the areas listed in Schedule 1 to achieve the following objectives: a) protection of the unique mountain landscapes; b) protection of the natural and cultural values specific to the Australian Alps; c) provision of outdoor recreation and tourism opportunities that encourage the enjoyment and understanding of alpine and sub-alpine environments; and d) protection of mountain catchments. 4. The parties further agree to the following working arrangements. The Agencies mentioned in Schedule 1 and the Commonwealth Director of National Parks and Wildlife (hereinafter referred to collectively as “the Agencies”) will participate in the following working arrangements: 4.1 The Agencies will consult in the preparation of management plans for each area or in amendments to existing plans, and shall aim to ensure that management plans provide for complementary policies and management practices throughout the Australian Alps national parks; 4.2 The Agencies will consult on matters of resource data collection, policy formulation and, where possible and appropriate, will co-operate in joint actions and other operations relevant to the co-ordinated protection of the values of the Australian Alps national parks; 4.3 The Agencies will exchange information, ideas and expertise relevant to the protection of the nationally important values of the Australian Alps national parks, and will co-operate in the training of staff to manage the Australian Alps national parks; 4.4 The Agencies will co-operate in the enhancement and monitoring of public awareness about the Australian Alps national parks; 4.5 The Agencies will co-operate to provide opportunities for public participation in the management of the Australian Alps national parks; and 4.6 Each Agency will, within the areas for which it has management responsibility, strive to adopt complementary recreation management policies and where appropriate provide recreation facilities and services to enable visitors to effectively use adjacent areas listed in Schedule 1. 5. A liaison committee (known as the Australian Alps Liaison Committee) will be formed in which each Agency will be represented by a senior officer. The function of this committee will be to co-ordinate the development and implementation of co-operative work programs and other arrangements under this Memorandum of Understanding. 6. The Australian Alps Liaison Committee will ensure: 6.1 That a three-year Strategic Plan is submitted to the Ministers through Heads of Agencies for approval, and will be accompanied by a review of the implementation of the previous Strategic Plan; 105
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