Goal

Built and natural heritage that is valued and protected

Indicator - 11.4.5.

Establishment of a representative system of Marine Protected Areas in the 8 interim Tasmanian marine bioregions in accordance with the Tasmanian Marine Protected Areas Strategy

Measure of Progress - 11.4.5.1.

Establishment of a representative system of Marine Protected Areas in the 8 interim Tasmanian marine bioregions in accordance with the Tasmanian Marine Protected Areas Strategy

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Baseline Measurement

As at the 31st May 2004, a representative system of Marine Protected Areas had been established in one of 8 interim Tasmanian marine bioregions.

Where does this information come from?

Department of Primary Industry and Water

Why do we use this Measure?

Reservation means the area is managed formally to maintain natural heritage. An adequate reserve system for natural heritage is a major component of nature conservation

Explanation of measure

The measure is the number of Tasmanian marine bioregions that had at least one established marine protected area.

Tasmania Together Targets

Year	Target
2005	MPAs established in 2 bioregions
2010	MPAs established in 6 bioregions
2015	MPAs established in 8 bioregions
2020	MPAs established in 8 bioregions