Sambar deer, Bogong High Plains, Alpine National Park

Pest animals get more than a glance

PARK WATCH September 2017 | A recent inquiry into the control of invasive animals on crown land came up with some sensible recommendations, says Phil Ingamells. There are many alien […]...
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NatureWatch

Celebrating 10 years of NatureWatch!

PARK WATCH September 2017 | Our NatureWatch program, and the program’s original coordinator Caitlin Griffith, reached a major ten year milestone in 2017. In 2007 an inspired group of VNPA […]...
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A logging coupe in the Central Highlands

Leaving only the ASH

PARK WATCH September 2017 | The Andrews Government is torn between helping a group of workers in a small country town fighting for their jobs and caving in to a […]...
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Hooded plover on the beach-box

Take action on horses hurting hoodies

PARK WATCH September 2017 | VNPA marine and coastal coordinator Chris Smyth gives an update and calls on Park Watch readers to help stop our beaches becoming racetracks. Despite barely […]...
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The fire inquiry we could have had

PARK WATCH September 2017 | Victoria’s recent Parliamentary Inquiry into fire season preparedness missed the mark, says VNPA’s Phil Ingamells. When Neil Comrie, tasked with monitoring the...
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Reef Cam at Popes Eye. Photo: Kade Mills

Dive in from your desk!

PROGRAM UPDATE 18 September 2017 | We have a very exciting opportunity for you to experience the underwater wonders of Port Phillip Bay – on your screen in real-time with […]...
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Deer are spreading across Victoria into many sensitive habitats.

Melbourne’s wild deer chase puts Victorian government on notice

MEDIA RELEASE 30 August 2017 | Video footage of a panicked, wild deer skittering dangerously across a Melbourne road is a clear sign the Victorian government urgently needs to tackle exploding...
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A flock of red-necked avocets and banded stilts enjoy the Moolap wetlands, which will be under greater pressure from coastal development proposed in the Moolap Plan.

Sanctuary or developer’s dream?

PARK WATCH June 2017 | Growing at 2.5 per cent each year, Geelong is a city that now desperately needs a great park, says VNPA Marine and Coastal Coordinator Chris […]...
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