Temperate East Commonwealth Marine Reserves Network
Zoning and activities
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR MARINE USERS
Transitional arrangements for new areas added to the Commonwealth marine reserve estate
From the declaration of Commonwealth marine reserves in November 2012 until management plans come into effect in July 2014, transitional arrangements apply.
- Under the transitional arrangements, there are NO CHANGES ON THE WATER for users of new areas added to the Commonwealth marine reserves estate.
- NOTE: There are no changes to management arrangements in the marine reserves that existed prior to the establishment of the new reserves, that is, the same restrictions on activities will continue to apply even where those reserves have been incorporated into new reserves.
Zoning and activities allowed in new reserves
Six types of zones are represented within the Temperate East Commonwealth Marine Reserves Network:
- Marine National Park Zone (IUCN Category II)
- Recreational Use Zone (IUCN Category IV)
- Habitat Protection Zone (IUCN Category IV)
- Habitat Protection Zone (Lord Howe) (IUCN Category IV)
- Multiple Use Zone (IUCN Category VI)
- Special Purpose Zone (IUCN Category VI)
From 17 November 2012 and until the network management plan is in effect, there are no 'on-the-water' changes for users of new areas added to the Commonwealth marine reserve estate. The below activity table provides general advice on zoning and allowed activities that will apply once the management plan comes into effect on 1 July 2014.
Download the zoning activity scheme
- Zoning activity scheme - Overview of Zoning Scheme for the Temperate East Commonwealth Marine Reserves Network (PDF - 151 KB) | (Word - 397 KB)
Activities allowed in former reserves
Information on transitional arrangements and activities allowed in the areas of the four former Commonwealth marine reserves within the Temperate East Commonwealth Marine Reserves Network is available on the individual reserve pages:
- Former Cod Grounds Commonwealth Marine Reserve
- Former Lord Howe Island Marine Park (Commonwealth Waters)
- Former Elizabeth and Middleton Reefs Marine National Nature Reserve
- Former Solitary Islands Marine Reserve (Commonwealth Waters)