PARK WATCH Article June 2025 |

Park Watch National Parks Act Quiz

  1. Do national parks protect nature better than state forests?
  2. Who manages national parks in Victoria?
  3. How many national parks are there in Victoria?
    a. 13
    b. 45
    c. 58
    d. 79
  4. How many years have we been waiting for the new national parks in central west Victoria to be created since they were promised by the state government?
    a. Two
    b. Four
    c. Eight
    d. 12
  5. How many Victorians say national parks are important to them?
    a. 21 per cent
    b. 56 per cent
    c. 72 per cent
    d. 87 per cent
  6. Why is dog walking restricted in national parks?
  7. How many years has it been since a new marine national park has been created in Victoria?
    a. Two
    b. 15
    c. 23
    d. 32
  8. When was the current National Parks Act legislated?
    a. 1975
    b. 1969
    c. 1950
    d. 1923
  9. Who manages fire on public land in Victoria?
  10. Why do we need more national parks in Victoria?
    a. They’re one of the best ways to protect wildlife and habitats.
    b. Only 18 per cent of Victoria’s landscapes are covered by protected areas.
    c. They’re great places to visit and connect with nature.
    d. All of the above.

Answers on p.40 of Park Watch