2020-2030 Management plan open to comment

The new management plan for 202-2030 is now open for comment. Make sure your thoughts about climbing not only Ayers Rock but also Mt Olga are heard.

A draft management plan for Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa National Park is now open for public comment. This is the sixth Management Plan and will guide management of the park for a period of ten years after it is finalised.

A copy of the draft plan is attached, as well as available online at:
www.environment.gov.au/resource/Uluru-Kata-Tjuta-draft-management-plan

To ensure comments are clear and concise, please:

· list comments in order, and number them according to the relevant sections (e.g. prescriptions or actions) they relate to

· state whether you agree or disagree with statement(s) made in this draft plan and give your reasons

· if you disagree with a statement in this draft plan, suggest alternatives

· include any other matters you wish to raise that are relevant to the park but not covered in this draft plan.

Please send any comments on the draft in writing by 5pm AEST on 07 February 2020, to:

Uluruplan@environment.gov.au

Or by post to:

Management Planning Officer
Parks Australia

GPO Box 787

Canberra ACT 2601

Your comments will be considered when preparing the final management plan for the park. Comments sent after the closing date cannot be taken into account in finalising the plan.

For more information on Uluṟu‑Kata Tjuṯa National Park visit https://parksaustralia.gov.au/uluru/index.html

The current plan can be found at https://www.environment.gov.au/resource/management-plan-2010-2020-uluru-kata-tjuta-national-park

Please note personal information provided to us will be dealt with in accordance with the Australian Privacy Principles.
Our Privacy Policy is online at: environment.gov.au/privacy-policy. Your personal information may be disclosed to the Minister, relevant government agencies and where required by law.

Kind regards,

Brad Desmond

Planning and Coordination Officer

www.parksaustralia.gov.au

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