Returning from Mt Feathertop summit.

Falls To Hotham Alpine Crossing 2016 Draft Master Plan

While we enthusiastically encourage broad community access to our national parks and reserves, and acknowledge the significant and growing role our parks play in supporting regional tourism, we do...
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Southern blue devil fish at Castle Rock. Photo: Natalie Manahan

2015 Great Victorian Fish Count

This report summarises the results of the fish count and provides a snapshot of the unique marine life found in Victorian waters....
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Hoodie chicks are tiny, and dwarfed by the heavy hooves of racehorses. Without protection they don't stand a chance against racing thoroughbreds.

Park Watch December 2016

Halfway through his first term of government, Premier Daniel Andrews looked like he had a premiership environmental team on his hands, then they dropped the ball on environmental protection by...
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Deer are spreading across Victoria into many sensitive habitats.

Inquiry into the control of invasive animals on crown land

In our submission to the Parliamentary Inquiry into the Control of Invasive Animals on Crown Land we call for more funding for Parks Victoria so that it can engage professional hunters toal with...
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Greater Glider. Photo: Pavel German/www.australiannature.com

Park Watch September 2016

Ingenuity, passion, commitment. They’re the hallmarks of so many people defending our parks and nature. In this edition of Park Watch we explore the threats of hard-hoofed animals munching,...
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Moolap Coastal Strategic Framework Plan Discussion Paper

The current planning process has also allowed us to consider the future planning, management and use of Point Henry and the Moolap coastal area more broadly....
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Inquiry into fire season preparedness

In a submission to a Parliamentary Inquiry into Fire Season Preparedness, we outlined a number of important life saving strategies that aren’t adequately employed in Victoria. If they were,...
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More than 1200 people turned up the Shine a Light for Parks at the Prom to make it clear they're not interested in privatising our parks

Infrastructure Victoria: all things considered

We welcome that Infrastructure Victoria has considered the natural environment and identified someiatives, however we find the section in general terms very light of the wide range of policy...
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Pharos at Mt Arapiles, Arapiles-Tooan State Park. Photo: Glenn Tempest

Park Watch June 2016

The passing of Bernie Fox in April, a past president of the Victorian National Parks Association and a passionate conservationist, is a reminder of the incredible value of commitment when it comes to...
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