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management tracks but vehicle access is generally precluded. Walk trails will be incorporated intosome parts of these areas.2. Managed Natural Areas- These usually form the periphery of the Park. They incorporatefire protection buffers, and may be used for limited resource extraction (road building materials).They are generally defined by management tracks, firebreaks and some recreation access tracks.Public vehicle access will be allowed on selected tracks and most trails will be available to walkers.3. Special Areas- These incorporate sites of special environmental or cultural significance. ThePark has a range of special areas:a) Historical/ Archaeological Conservation Areas- The aim is to conserve the historicalsignificance of an area. Any buildings, facilities and operations should complement thehistorical features of these sites. Generally vehicle parking will be established on theperiphery of these sites, with walk trails provided to the points of interest.b) Cave Protection Areas- These areas have a high concentration, and frequently outstandingexamples, of caves, dolines and other karst features. For safety reasons, and potentialenvironmental damage, use of heavy machinery during operations will be prohibited.Existing public access will be maintained, with no further roads established.c) Special Habitat Protection Areas - Areas which are being used for scientific research. Someareas are associated with conservation of specific species.4. General Outdoor Recreation Areas- These areas include existing and potential recreationfacilities and are generally subject to intensive visitor use. These include access roads, scenic lookoutsand site facilities e.g. carparks, toilets and campsites. There are two broad types:a) Day Use Facility Areas- sites where carparks, toilets and picnic facilities are provided. Noovernight stays will be allowed.b) Campsites-(i) designated camping areas- some facilities and vehicle access are provided.(ii) remote camping areas- small basic areas where camping associated with walk trailswill be provided. No vehicle access will be permitted.9
TABLE 1.MANAGEMENT UNITSZONE ACCESS LEVEL OF RECREATIONMANAGEMENTEXPERIENCE1. Natural Area No vehicle access. Low Unmodified -isolatedSome walk trails anddiscrete camping2. Managed Natural Vehicle access on Moderate Modified intermittently -someArea defined and approved isolated areasroad and tracks.3. Special Areasa) Historical/ As for 2, with vehicle High Semi developed/developed lopedArchaeologicalaccess generally toConservationperiphery of site.b) Cave Protection As for 2, with no Moderate Unmodified -isolatedheavy machinery(wild caves)allowed in the area. Semi developed -adventure caves.c) Special Habitat As for 3a Variable Recreation not encouragedProtection4. General OutdoorRecreationa) Day use As for 2 High Developed - low level facilitiesb) (i) Designated As for 2 Very High Developed- intensivecampingrecreation sites(ii) Remote camping Walkers only Moderate Semi developed- trail based10
Page 2 and 3: LEEUWIN NATURALISTENATIONAL PARK MA
Page 4 and 5: CONTENTSACKNOWLEDGEMENTS___________
Page 7: Park is the Leeuwin-Naturaliste Rid
Page 10 and 11: 3.0 LAND TENUREThe National Park co
Page 13: Action 3.1.2:Investigate opportunit
Page 17 and 18: GUIDELINESa) Where appropriate, loc
Page 19 and 20: TABLE 2.EROSION CONTROL PRIORITIES
Page 21 and 22: i) Members of speleological groups-
Page 23 and 24: At present, groups and individuals
Page 25 and 26: Natural processes and human activit
Page 27 and 28: ACTIONSAction 7.1:Control recreatio
Page 29 and 30: will include protection from planne
Page 31 and 32: A survey of the National Park for e
Page 33 and 34: A decision to accept, reject or mod
Page 35 and 36: value zones (eg. townsites, neighbo
Page 37 and 38: Priority: 1Action 9.3.8:Annual fire
Page 39 and 40: Priority: OngoingAction 9.4.2:Seek
Page 41 and 42: 10.2 Historic SitesThe National Tru
Page 43 and 44: TABLE 4.PROPOSED ROADS AND TRACKS C
Page 45 and 46: Davies . Existing road to be used f
Page 47 and 48: In view of the above, a coastal roa
Page 49 and 50: 7. Where possible firebreak definit
Page 51 and 52: 12.0 RECREATION AND TOURISM12.1 Phi
Page 53 and 54: Action 12.1.2:Site developments wil
Page 55: Canal Rocks Lookoutto spring. Incor
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Page 61 and 62: grounds. The plan is addressing the
Page 63 and 64: Action 12.4.10:In the case of amate
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A number of riding schools adjacent
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The guide should contain informatio
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There have been a number of demands
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In terms of commercial potential, t
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CALM recognises its responsibility
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Action 15.2:Any future Marine Parks
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Establish an advisory committee for
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Agreements with local authorities f
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Monitor water-levels in caves to es
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Priority: OngoingHAMELIN BAYAction
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ReferencesAbbott, 1. (1977), 'Seabi
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Ford, J. (1985), 'Summary of Aborig
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Madin, R.W. and Smith, T.F. (1985),
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Solem, A., Girardi, E., Slack-Smith
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8249* Accommodation Unvested Cancel
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A.1.2 Visual Focus PointsPoints, ar
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Site Comment RecommendationsCowaram
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A.1.4 Visual AlterationsAlterations
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Terminus car parking areas; large f
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Guidelines• Essential but visuall
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