Protect Our Parks Appeal
National parks are precious places, created to protect nature and conserve our natural environment. They belong to all Australians and they deserve national protection. But in fact, most of them are national in name only. You see, although they're called national parks, the national (Australian) government has a very limited role. Under the constitution, it has the responsibility to deliver on international agreements, such as the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity. But it's the state government, not the federal government, which has the role of creating and managing the parks. And in Victoria right now, that's worrying. In the space of less than a year this state government has: |
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- Attempted to throw open our Alpine National Park to private cattle graziers
- Begun amending the National Parks Act to allow firewood collection in our newly created and hard won red gum parks along the Murray River. This means the fallen branches and debris so critical to healthy eco-system habitats will be stripped from our forests.
- Abolished all regulations and fees relating to firewood collection in state forests, a policy which has been in place since 1958.
Our parks deserve better.
We must put a stop to the unrelenting erosion of protection for our national parks and protected areas.
Our national parks are to conserve nature for the future. They're not cow paddocks, firewood depots or places for tourist resorts or mining.
How to donate
All donations over $2 are tax deductible and can by made by two secure payment options:
1. Donate online.
2. Phone the VNPA on 03 9347 5188.
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