PUBLIC RESERVES MANAGEMENT FUND PROGRAM Report 2016–17 DOC18/090796 © State of New South Wales through the Department of Industry, 2018. You may copy, distribute and otherwise freely deal with this publication for any purpose, provided that you attribute the NSW Department of Industry as the owner. Disclaimer: The information contained in this publication is based on knowledge and understanding at the time of writing (March 2018). However, because of advances in knowledge, users are reminded of the need to ensure that information upon which they rely is up to date and to check currency of the information with the appropriate officer of the NSW Department of Industry—Lands & Water Division or the user’s independent advisor. ISSN 2204-7328 (Online) W: www.industry.nsw.gov.au/reserves E:
[email protected] P: 1300 886 235 (option 7) Cover photo: Dangar Falls, Dorrigo courtesy of Gethin Coles Photography; Inset cover photos courtesy of Wattamondarah Reserve Trust (top) and Snowy River Holiday Park (bottom); Inside cover photos courtesy of Tilligerry Habitat Association Inc. (top) and NSWCHPT (bottom) 2 Public Reserves Management Fund Program Yearly Report 2016–17 FOREWORD FROM THE MINISTER I am pleased to present the 2016–17 Public Reserves important initiatives such as the maintenance Management Fund Program (PRMFP) Yearly Report, of showgrounds and community halls, the which highlights the program’s many achievements improvement of local parks and reserves, over the year. protection against bushfires, weeds and pests, and the development of caravan parks. The PRMFP supports regional economic growth in NSW, strengthens local communities and helps to This program plays a vital role through its protect the natural environment.