2017-02-13 General Committee Meeting Agenda

GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA   13 FEBRUARY 2017




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GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                                                         13 FEBRUARY 2017

      Managing for park values                                       Promote philanthropic investment
      A healthy protected area system will need a variety of         Internationally, and interstate, park management agencies
      protected area types to cater for the demands placed on it,    have implemented systems for philanthropic investment in
      not only for conservation but also for the diversity of outdoor national parks and encouraged corporate sponsorship. The
      recreation and other needs. This is especially the case where  Queensland Government proposes to investigate similar
      there is a high demand for recreational purposes in areas      opportunities for attracting additional investment in the
      where few alternative protected area types exist nearby —      parks estate in Queensland.
      parks near urban areas, in particular, will increasingly feel
      this pressure.                                                    ACTION PROPOSED
      QPWS has established a framework to guide the allocation          A18. Prepare a prospectus to encourage international
      of funds and resources for managing the parks estate,                  and domestic philanthropic investment in the
      taking into consideration park values and management                   parks estate
      requirements. This approach ensures management effort
      is aligned with identified priorities, providing a consistent,
      transparent and cost effective approach to funding park
      management.

         ACTION UNDERWAY
         A16. QPWS aims to balance and promote responsible
               community use of protected areas while ensuring
               similar opportunities are available for future
               generations to enjoy. We will do this using
               contemporary and adaptive management tools
               and by continuing our funding commitment to
               best practice park management

      More flexible management tools
      There is an increasing trend internationally for government
      agencies involved in managing national parks to collaborate
      with third parties to deliver more effective park management.
      Currently there is no specific legislative mechanism
      to directly authorise a third party to contribute, where
      appropriate, to the management of national parks in
      Queensland. The Queensland Government is investigating
      legislative amendments, under the Nature Conservation Act
      1992, to develop a legislative mechanism; for example, a
      conservation authority that would provide for this, supported
      by a robust regulatory and policy framework.
      Suitable third parties could include incorporated
      organisations, local governments or individuals, with a
      proven track record in delivering conservation outcomes and
      the capacity to address matters such as workplace liability
      and health and safety issues.

         ACTION PROPOSED
         A17. Develop a legislative mechanism under the
               Nature Conservation Act 1992 to allow for sole
               or partnership management of national parks by
               third parties, such as conservation groups and
               Traditional Owners

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