The objects of this Act are—
(a) to
provide for the conservation of nature in the Arkaroola Protection Area,
including the conservation of—
(i)
habitat, ecosystems and ecosystem processes; and
(ii)
biological diversity at the community, species and
genetic levels; and
(iii)
landforms of significance, including geological features
and processes; and
(iv)
landscapes and natural features of significance; and
(b) to
support the conservation of objects, places or features of cultural or
spiritual value to the Adnyamathanha people within the Arkaroola Protection
Area; and
(c) to
support scientific research and environmental monitoring in the Arkaroola
Protection Area (consistently with the preceding objects); and
(d) to
foster public appreciation, understanding and enjoyment of nature and objects,
places or features of cultural value in the Arkaroola Protection Area
(consistently with the preceding objects); and
(e) to
ensure that—
(i)
development in the Arkaroola Protection Area; and
(ii)
the management of pastoral land and other land in the
Arkaroola Protection Area,
are consistent with the preceding objects.