Consideration of Indigenous values in forests Sample Clauses

Consideration of Indigenous values in forests. It is agreed that Aboriginal interests and values can only be properly addressed if these are identified by members of the Aboriginal community and considered in conjunction with appropriate representatives. Decision making in relation to Indigenous heritage must involve Aboriginal communities and their knowledge, values and concerns must be considered during all phases of forest management. Each agency must prepare a strategy which outlines how SFNSW* and the NPWS* will ensure that Aboriginal communities and stakeholders are given a greater participatory role in forest management. This strategy must be prepared by 1 April 2000. SFNSW* must involve Aboriginal communities in the development and finalisation of its policy in relation to Aboriginal involvement in forest management, which will form part of the NFMS*. The policy will cover issues such as site inspection, monitoring, site maintenance, a review of career opportunities for Aboriginal people and cross-cultural training for staff. As part of the policy development process, SFNSW* will review hunting and gathering practices jointly with the NPWS*. It is not intended that the agreement will in any way influence any native title claims that may arise and if any Government action to implement the agreement might affect native title, that action will be taken in accordance with the Native Title Act.
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Consideration of Indigenous values in forests. It is agreed that Aboriginal interests and values can only be properly addressed if these are identified by members of the Aboriginal community and considered in conjunction with appropriate representatives. Decision making in relation to Indigenous heritage must involve Aboriginal communities and their knowledge, values and concerns must be considered during all phases of forest management. Each agency must prepare a strategy which outlines how SFNSW* and the NPWS* will ensure that Aboriginal communities and stakeholders are given a greater participatory role in forest management. This strategy must be prepared by 1 April 2000. SFNSW* must involve Aboriginal communities in the development and finalisation of its policy in relation to Aboriginal involvement in forest management, which will form part of the NFMS*. The policy will cover issues such as site inspection, monitoring, site maintenance, a review of career opportunities for Aboriginal people and cross-cultural training for staff. As part of the policy development process, SFNSW* will review hunting and gathering practices jointly with the NPWS*. A strategy must be prepared which outlines how SFNSW* and the NPWS* will ensure that Aboriginal communities and stakeholders are given a greater participatory role in forest management. This strategy must be prepared by 1 April 2000.
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