S E C T I O N 4 : A s h a r e d a p p r oac h
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A shared approach
4.1 Acknowledging connections Landscapes – living and productive – are made up of many interconnected ecosystems, communities and uses. The Themes (Land, Water, Biodiversity) of this Strategy are therefore intrinsically linked. This results in some Priorities and Actions crossing over more than one Theme. It is recognised that the delivery of Actions can also result in improvements benefiting multiple natural, cultural, and productive systems and across Themes.
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NRM SOUTH AND NRM NORTH
In some cases, Priorities and Actions cross regional boundaries and the relevant NRM organisations endeavour to work jointly to achieve shared objectives. These shared objectives are identified throughout the Strategy by the following icons (Figure 7). These linkages may not necessarily result in identical projects or Outcomes, but are complementary and include crossregional consultation and engagement.
NRM SOUTH AND CR ADLE COA ST
NRM NORTH AND CR ADLE COA ST
Figure 7: Icons representing cross-regional linkages
4.2 Working together for Healthy Country It is important for this Strategy to articulate the fundamental philosophy of Aboriginal land, sea, and sky Country. Country holds special meaning for Aboriginal people – it is more than the place of origin; it has cultural and spiritual meanings, including beliefs, values, obligations, connections to ancestors, creation stories and all the animals and plants within. Aboriginal people know Country as an interconnected life-force with its own agency that encapsulates land, sea, and sky Country, while allowing each to exist in its own right and be interpreted in different ways. Aboriginal land, sea, and sky Country is an important part of natural resource management – this view of Country integrates lore and respect for culture with caring for nature and landscapes. NRM organisations seek open engagement with Tasmanian Aboriginal people to understand their priorities for actions that support access, healing, protection and management of land, sea, and sky Country.
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NRM STRATEGY 2030: CRADLE COAST TASMANIA
Working together, NRM organisations will: • Honour, respect and value the strong physical and spiritual connection Aboriginal people have with Country and acknowledge their custodianship of land, sea, and sky Country. • Look forward to a growing and influential role for Aboriginal people in natural resource management. • Work respectfully, acknowledging that all landscapes are important and are integral parts of Country. • Foster partnerships to better understand Aboriginal perspectives on natural resource management knowledge and practices. • Support achievable projects, as identified by the Aboriginal community and organisations, through an ongoing process of consultation on project opportunities, planning and implementation.
