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Point Nepean Master Plan update
Posted by Belinda Petersen (Parks Victoria) on Tue, 16/11/2010 - 09:23
In July 2010 the Point Nepean National Park Draft master plan was released for comment. The community consultation phase of the master plan took place from 24 July to 23 August. Throughout the month the design team and Parks Victoria staff attended community events including two local farmers markets, a stall on the main street of Sorrento, and held an Information Day at the park. The discussions with the community, and written comments submitted were varied, feedback included accommodation, water based activities, and conserving natural and cultural values. The project team is now working hard to ensure feedback received from the community is incorporated into the final master plan.
Comments from the Point Nepean Draft Master Plan Information Day
Posted by Belinda Petersen (Parks Victoria) on Tue, 17/08/2010 - 15:37
Sunday 8 August the Point Nepean Draft Master Plan Information Day was held with 150 members of the community attending the information presentations and tours of the Quarantine Station.
Initial concern from people attending the information day was regarding the nature of the proposed hotel development, however after the information sessions, tours and Q&A tables with the consultants, many attendees gained a much better understanding of the careful way in which the Parks Victoria proposes to retain the ambiance of the Quarantine Station through adaptive re-use of the existing buildings.
The following comments were from visitors on the day:
“The Park needs to be viable, so some commercial activities are needed, but they must be sympathetic to the site”
“I like the opportunity to bring the history of the place alive through creative interpretation programs”
“I think the camping/backpackers is a good idea.”
Point Nepean Draft Master Plan Information Day
Posted by Belinda Petersen (Parks Victoria) on Tue, 27/07/2010 - 09:37
Sunday 8 August 2010 from 10am – 3pm
An Information Day will be held in the Quarantine Station at Point Nepean National Park giving people an opportunity to view the draft master plan, talk to the team of experts involved in the planning process, provide comments and explore the park through guided tours.
The day’s activities include:
- Presentation of the draft master plan key elements and ‘site tour’
- Historical tours of the Quarantine Station hosted by the Friends of the Quarantine Station
- ‘A day in the life of a cadet’ tour with Officer Cadet School Alumni
- Members of the consultant team and Parks Victoria involved in the master planning process will be available throughout the day for Q&A
Other activities:
Possum magic: New hope for Victoria’s Mountain Pygmy-possums
Posted by Louise Rose (Parks Victoria) on Wed, 25/05/2011 - 13:19
Victorian scientists have made a scientific and conservation breakthrough with one of Australia’s rarest marsupials, the endangered Mountain Pygmy-possums (Burramys parvus), after two ‘genetically isolated’ populations bred in the wild for the first time.
The Department of Sustainability and Environment (DSE), the University of Melbourne and Healesville Sanctuary took emergency action to halt the rapid decline in possum numbers and counter the genetic inbreeding in the Mt Buller population of the Mountain Pygmy-possum.
A temporary re-location of Mt Hotham males into the territory of females at Mt Buller during the breeding season has succeeded in producing the first wild-born male pygmy possum with genetic features from both populations. Find out more by watching this video: http://www.youtube.com/user/DSEVictoria?feature=mhee#p/u/0/ERa2s_5DxDo
Alpine Planning Continues
Posted by James Hackel (Parks Victoria) on Wed, 09/03/2011 - 06:44
The planning team is continuing to develop and refine the work-in-progress draft management plan. A workshop was held in November 2010 to develop conservation objectives for the planning areas ecosystems and threats. The workshop included participants from Parks Victoria and DSE with specialist environmental, flora, fauna, and fire ecology expertise, as well as members of the advisory committees and Traditional Owners. The 6th meeting of the Alpine Advisory Committee (AAC) was held on 10th February 2011. The planning team has also again met with the Victorian Alps Traditional Owner Reference Group (VATORG) in 24th February 2011. The Environment and Science Advisory Group (EASG) is also to meet in March 2011.
Alpine Planning Continues
Posted by James Hackel (Parks Victoria) on Wed, 09/03/2011 - 06:18
The planning team is continuing to develop and refine the work-in-progress draft management plan. A workshop was held in November 2010 to develop conservation objectives for the planning areas ecosystems and threats. The workshop included participants from Parks Victoria and DSE with specialist flora, fauna, and fire ecology expertise, as well as members of the advisory committees and Traditional Owners. The 6th meeting of the Alpine Advisory Committee (AAC) was held on 10th February 2011. The planning team has also met with the Victorian Alps Traditional Owner Reference Group (VATORG) in February 2011. The Environment and Science Advisory Group (EASG) is also to meet in March 2011.
Additions to Planning Area
Posted by Wendy Luke (Parks Victoria) on Fri, 17/09/2010 - 15:19
The Planning area has been formally extended by 36 812 ha following the recent amendment to the National Parks Act 1975 and Crown Land (reserves) Act 1978.
These amendments include the creation of Tara Range Park (7620 ha) and additions to Snowy River (16 005 ha) Errinundra (12 340 ha), Alpine (825 ha) and Mount Buffalo (22 ha) national parks. All of these additions and Tara Range Park have been incorporated in the planning area for the Management Plan.
The planning area now includes over 922 000 hectares.
Recreational fishers voice their interests at the Fly Fishing Expo
Posted by Wendy Luke (Parks Victoria) on Wed, 08/09/2010 - 11:27
Parks Victoria attended the Greenwells Fly Fishing Expo at Greenfield Park in Albury on the 29th of August.
James Hackel and Wendy Luke of the planning team provided locals and fly fishers with an update on the preparation of the draft plan and information about using wePlan. This was a great opportunity for recreational fishers to voice their interests in the planning area and get involved in the planning process.
Despite the rain, a great day was had by all.
Alpine Advisory Committee Meeting 5
Posted by James Hackel (Parks Victoria) on Mon, 16/08/2010 - 11:52
The fifth meeting of the Alpine Advisory Committee was held on 28th July 2010.
Ian Walker from Parks Victoria presented Parks Victoria's planning framework. The committee discussed the landscape scale approach to planning and the strategic level of the management plan. Phil Pegler from Parks Victoria presented Parks Victoria's approaches to the invasive plant and animal policy framework from DPI, which sets a framework of prioritisation and efficiency. The categories within this framework are: prevention, eradication, containment and asset protection. The committee discussed the importance of monitoring, reporting and the process to assess management effectiveness. The committee also discussed the importance of outcomes in community education and that this should receive due emphasis in the management plan.
Conservation Groups Meeting Held
Posted by James Hackel (Parks Victoria) on Tue, 03/08/2010 - 15:58
An alpine planning meeting workshop was held Monday 12th July 2010 with conservation groups. Twenty-two key conservation organisations were invited to attend. Organisations attending included:
- Victorian National Parks Association
- Bird Observers Club of Australia
- Bush Walking Victoria
- Friends Network Committee
- Invasive Species Council
- Colong Foundation
- Environment East Gippsland
There were a number of common issues and views raised during the workshops:
