Statement Of Evidence in Chief of Roy Thomas Grose for the Minister of Conservation. 10 August 2012
- Author
- Grose RT
- Year
- 2012
- Journal / Source
- UNDER THE Resource Management Act 1991 (the Act) IN THE MATTER OF A Board of Inquiry appointed under section 149J of the Act to consider The New Zealand King Salmon Co. Limited’s private plan change requests to the Marlborough Sounds Resource Management Plan and resource consent applications for marine farming at nine sites in the Marlborough Sounds
- Month
- August
- Pages
- 29 pp
- Summary
- The Marlborough Sounds is complex due to its dynamic convoluted coastline, its variable landscapes, the close links and interface between land and sea, the diverse range of communities and people interaction, and the multi use nature and commercial interests in the terrestrial and marine environments. The Department of Conservation manages approximately 120 scenic reserves in the Marlborough Sounds. These scenic reserves vary in size and are required to be managed for the benefit, enjoyment and use of the public by preserving their natural and scenic qualities. The proposed Ruaomoko, Kaitapeha and Papatua salmon farm sites are adjacent to the Ruaomoko Point and Cape Lambert Scenic Reserves respectively. These reserves have a scenic reserve classification and were recognised early on for their scenic and landscape values or potential scenic values. The Nelson Marlborough Conservation Management Strategy (Nelson Marlborough CMS) includes regional priorities relevant to management of the Ruaomoko Point and Cape Lambert Scenic Reserves, including seeking to preserve the landscape qualities of the Sounds. The Nelson Marlborough CMS also directs that scenic reserves and the adjoining coastal waters be managed to preserve this representative part of the coastline for its natural and recreational qualities, and encourages the integrated management of land and sea.