Park Watch Articles

PARK WATCH June 2021 | Executive Director Matt Ruchel writes about the future of river frontages. A significant dispute has broken out over the last few months between farmers, recreational […]...

PARK WATCH June 2021 | Steps in the right direction, but more bold action needed to protect this globally important marine phenomena, explains Shannon Hurley. VNPA has been supporting the […]...

PARK WATCH June 2021 | Up in the mountains, giants can still be found. They have stood in place for hundreds and hundreds of years. Jordan Crook shares their story. […]...

PARK WATCH June 2021 | Nature Conservation Campaigner Jordan Crook takes us to visit our most at risk ecosystems. Amongst the existing suburbs and factories of the western suburbs of […]...

PARK WATCH June 2021 | A lot of good things are flagged for Wilsons Promontory National Park, but without a current management plan there is no clear framework for decisions, […]...

PARK WATCH June 2021 | Evidence against Victoria’s fuel reduction program is clear, yet burns are increasing. Calls for a pause and re-assessment of fire management are growing louder, says...

PARK WATCH March 2021 | Campaigner Jordan Crook explains how poorly planned mountain bike tracks risk the survival of an exceptionally rare species. From the outset, it needs to be […]...

UPDATE: The Victorian Government rejected AGL’s proposal for a gas import terminal in Westernport Bay on 30 April. Latest information here. Latest information here PARK WATCH March 2021 | The...

PARK WATCH March 2021 | Investment in nature protection provides great economic benefits, explains Executive Director Matt Ruchel. We know the forests of the Central West are home to 370 […]...

PARK WATCH March 2021 | Who would have thought? Asks Executive Director Matt Ruchel. “Ineffective”, leading to “piecemeal decisions”, “outdated”, and “not fit to address current or...