What the Lennox National Suring Reserve Association Can Do
An incorporated association has been formed by the local Steering committee, termed: Lennox National Surfing Reserve Association (LNSRA) to work with Ballina Shire Council and NSW Department of Lands to implement projects and raise environmental, social & economic issues within and adjacent reserve. LNSRA can:
- Provide the local surfing community with a voice on matters concerning the Reserve.
- Develop a management plan to provide clear goals regarding the custodial and stewardship responsibilities associated in managing the Reserve.
- Mitigate, negotiate and engage stakeholders with any environmental issues/problems within the Reserve area.
- Be proactive in the maintaining of historical records within the Reserve area.
- Be proactive in maintaining the cultural significance of the Reserve area
- Be supportive and active in considering developments or issues within or adjacent to the Reserve area.
- Be supportive and active in considering changes in rights to use the Reserve area by individuals or groups.
- Enhance surfing facilities and other recreational, environmental and cultural activities adjacent to the Reserve through Federal, State and local collaboration & grants.
What the Reserve Trust and Association Cannot Do
- Ban any individual or group from participating in their chosen sport or activity within the Reserve area.
- Change, alter or make any ‘laws’ to exclude individuals or groups from participating in their chosen sport or activity within the Reserve area.
- Take control, develop or build within the reserve area.