Draft Plan of Management for Tyalgum Public Recreation and ... - Land

Tyalgum Public Recreation and Preservation of Native Flora and Fauna Reservecircumstances commercial use may be appropriate and can contribute to the financialsustainability of the Reserve. However, any use of a Reserve must be consistent with theReserve purpose unless otherwise authorised by the Minister.The Crown Reserve Reporting System (CRRS)CRRS is an online facility that allows trusts to lodge their annual reports electronically. Alltrusts are required to submit an annual report to the Minister for Regional Infrastructure andServices as prescribed under Section 122 of the Crown Lands Act 1989.The Trust is required to submit returns by 30 September each year. CRRS also allows thetrust to view and retrieve annual reports previously submitted online, making it easier fortrusts to provide on-going information.The Crown reserve reporting requirements provide important information to support thepartnership between Crown Lands and the Trust in the management of the Reserve. TheReserve Trust Handbook provides further information on managing Crown reserves.Public Reserve Management FundCrown Lands administers the Public Reserve Management Fund (PRMF), a fund providingfinancial assistance to trusts by way of grants and/or loans at competitive interest rates.These grants or loans are available for the development, maintenance and protection ofCrown reserves, and can also be used to improve infrastructure on reserves.As the PRMF is self-funded, most of its funds are allocated as loans rather than grants. Thisis to ensure the PRMF will be able to meet financial demands placed upon it into the future.All requests for financial assistance must be made on the relevant PRMF application formand submitted to the local Crown Lands office for review. Application forms are provided inAppendix J of the Reserve Trust Handbook.1.4. WHAT IS A PLAN OF MANAGEMENT?A Plan of Management (PoM) is a document that provides the framework for the futuremanagement of public land. It is a statutory plan under Division 6, sections 112-116 of theCrown Lands Act 1989, where provisions are made for the referral, public consultation, publicexhibition and formal adoption of PoMs.A PoM defines the values, uses, management practices and intent for the broad publicpurpose for which the land has been Reserved or Dedicated. The PoM is a statutorymechanism for setting directions and is a key strategic and operational document thatconsolidates information about reserve values, current and proposed future uses andmanagement issues, and guides the future management and development of the landconcerned.1.5. AIMS OF THIS PLAN OF MANAGEMENTThe Reserve has not had a formal management plan in place. The Trustees have identifiedthe need for a five-to-ten year plan that will:• Provide a blueprint for the management of the Reserve for the foreseeable future.TYALGUM RESERVE PLAN OF MANAGEMENT: EXHIBITION DRAFT 4