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Management Objectives
2.1 Objectives Of National Parks And Wildlife Act (1972-81)

Section 37 of The National Parks and Wildlife Act 1972-1981 states that the Minister, Permanent Head and the Director shall have regard to the following objectives in managing reserves: 

• The preservation and management of wildlife.
• The preservation of historic sites, objects and structures of historic or scientific interest within reserves.
• The preservation of features of geographical, natural or scenic interest.
• The destruction of dangerous weeds and the eradication or control of noxious weeds and exotic plants.
• The control of vermin and exotic animals.
• The control and eradication of disease of animals and vegetation.
• The prevention and suppression of bushfires and other hazards.
• The encouragement of public use and enjoyment of reserves and education in, and a proper understanding and recognition of, their purpose and significance.
• Generally the promotion of the public interest.

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In relation to managing a regional reserve - to permit the utilisation of natural resources while conserving wildlife and the natural or historic features of the land.

These objectives provide the basis for management planning for all reserves in South Australia. The relevance and priority of each of these objectives will, however, vary within individual reserves.

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