Strategic Context Our approach to developing the Strategy
NRM planning Framework
This Strategy has been informed by: 1.
Learnings from two previous NRM strategies
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A regional community survey (276 participants)
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Six regional community and interest group workshops (46 participants)
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A State-wide workshop (26 participants)
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Feedback and input from local government planning staff (7 participants)
The regional community survey shaped the NRM priorities while the regional workshops provided the detail around the priorities. The State-wide workshop identified strategic priorities regarding alignment of policies and programs, while local government identified opportunities for alignment.
State and Federal Policy and Legislation Regional Natural Resource Management Strategy
Define regional natural assets Land
Water
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Coasts
Landscape Strategy Focus for Action Areas Program development & implementation Programs developed as required by community, representative groups, land managers, agencies and organisations
Natural resource management is the sustainable management of our natural resources. The planning framework is designed to help the community, industry and government work together for a sustainable future. The roles and responsibilities within NRM are legislated under the Natural Resources Management Act 2002. There are a number of key organisations involved in the implementation of this Act. The three Tasmanian NRM regions were created under the Natural Resource Management Act 2002 as part of an integrated natural resource management framework for the State. The Cradle Coast NRM Committee was established as a committee of the Cradle Coast Authority in 2003 and comprises up to 15 members selected in accordance with the Act. The Committee has no regulatory role or powers but is responsible for a number of key functions including the development of a regional NRM strategy and to facilitate, monitor and report on its implementation. The Cradle Coast regional Strategy reflects both the national priorities defined by the Federal Government, the requirements defined by the State Government’s Natural Resource Management Act and the unique conditions, opportunities and challenges present or emerging in our region. This Strategy document is based on a review of the goals and five-year actions identified in the 2010-2015 Cradle Coast Natural Resource Management Strategy. The 2015-2020 Strategy builds on current natural resource management activities already underway in the region and recognises the positive contributions being made by landholders, land managers, Local, State and Federal Governments and community members and groups. The Strategy is based on extensive input from community, industry, government and other stakeholders in both formal and Natural Resource Management Strategy 2015-2020 | Cradle Coast
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