Director of National Parks
Under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999, the Director of National Parks is responsible for:
- the administration, management and control of Commonwealth reserves and conservation zones;
- the protection, conservation and management of biodiversity and heritage in Commonwealth reserves and conservation zones;
- consulting and cooperating with other countries with regard to matters relating to the establishment and management of national parks and nature reserves in those countries;
- the provision of training in the knowledge and skills relevant to the establishment and management of national parks and nature reserves;
- research and investigation relevant to the establishment and management of Commonwealth reserves;
- making recommendations to the Australian Government Minister for the Environment; and,
- administration of the Australian National Parks Fund.
In Kakadu National Park, the Director is also responsible for preparing and implementing the Management Plan in cooperation with the Kakadu Board of Management. The primary purpose of a Management Plan is to define how the park will be managed taking into account the wishes of traditional owners, the impact that tourism will have on the environment and measures that need to be taken to conserve the park's fragile natural and cultural heritage.
The Director carries out the above responsibilities through the park staff, who undertake the day to day running of the park, and through administrative support provided by other sections of Parks Australia.
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