VICTORIA

Annual Report

of the

NATIONAL PARKS SERVICE

for the

Year ended 30 June 1981

Ordered by the Legislative Assembly to be printed

MELBOURNE F D ATKINSON GOVERNMENT PRINTER 1981

No. 23 National Parks Service 240 Victoria Parade East Melbourne. Vie. 3002

The Honourable W. V. Houghton, M.L.C. Minister for Conservation

Dear Mr. Minister In accordance with Section 35(1) of the National Parks Act 1975 (No. 8702), I hereby submit a report on the activities of the National Parks Service for the year ended 30 June 1981.

D. S. Saunders Director of National Parks

2 Contents Introduction 5 Parks and Other Areas Managed by the Service 6 New Parks7 Finance and Staff 8 National Parks Advisory Council9 Advisory Committees 9 Legislation and Regulations} 0 Mineral Exploration 11 Staff Development, Training and Safety 11 Donations and Assistance from Volunteer Groups12 Administration Division 14 Resources and Planning Division 16 Planning and Investigations Branch 16 Research Branch 16 Historical Services Branch 24 Interpretation Branch 25 Management Division 27 Park Management Branch27 Operations Branch 28 Park Protection Branch 29

Appendices 1 Receipts and Expenditure 31 2 Organisation Chart 34 3 Advisory Committees 35 4 Land Under Control of National Parks Service 36 Centre pages Map of National Parks Service Areas Photographs

Cover photograph: Ranger and visitors, Gellibrand Hill Park

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Introduction During the year ended 30 June 1981, significant improvements were made to that part of Victoria's park system which is managed by the National Parks Service. Important events during the year included: • The National Parks (Amendment) Act 1981 was proclaimed on 19 May 1981. • One new National Park (Otway) and two new Other Parks (Gellibrand Hill and Lysterfield) were included under the National Park Act. • Three National Parks and thirteen Other Parks were increased in size. • New Information Centres at Port Campbell and Wyperfeld National Parks were corn· pleted and officially opened. • A new nature trail at Warrandyte State Park, which has been specially designed to allow the disabled to enjoy and learn about natural bushland, was completed and officially opened. • The Service was awarded the Premier's Prize for the Best Government Exhibit in the Vie· torian Expo Centre at the Royal Melbourne Show1980. However, as set out in this report, the growth in the park estate was not matched by growth in staff and funds. In fact, due to financial con· straints, the Service's total staff numbers decreased from the previous year. Despite a three-fold increase in the area of parks, the real value of the Works and Services alloca· tion has remained static over the last three years. These are the funds which are used for mainten· ance, development and protection of the parks. If these trends in staff and funds continue, there is no doubt that the standard of management of parks will drop. Not only will the natural values of the parks suffer, but these valuable tourist resources will lose much of their attractiveness. The severe constraints on staff and funds in the face of increasing responsibilities placed a tre· mendous strain on staff throughout the last twelve months. My sincere thanks go to all Ser· vice staff, whether based in the parks, districts, or Head Office, whether permanent, exempt or casual, for their unstinting efforts in this very difficult year. D. S. Saunders Director of National Parks

42529)81-2 5 Parks and other areas managed by the Service Service-controlled areas are shown on the map in totalled 297,307 ha, an increase of 5,018 ha since the centre of this report. Further details of land 1 July 1980. The parks added to Schedule Three managed by the Service are given in Appendix 4. were Gellibrand Hill (part) and Lysterfield, both Under the National Parks Act 197 5 there is provi­ of which were previously managed by the Service sion for the National Parks Service to manage under other provisions of the Act. various types of land. Other Areas National Parks In addition to the parks listed and described in In defining National Parks, the Act provides: Schedule Two and Schedule Three of the National "that certain Crown land characterized by Parks Act, the Service manages land as provided its predominantly unspoilt landscape, and for in other sections of the Act. These include - its flora, fauna or other features, should be SECTION 12(1): The National Parks Advisory reserved and preserved and protected per­ Council may act as a committee manently for the benefit of the public." of management of reserved At 1 July 1981, the area reserved as National Crown land under Section 14 of Parks under Schedule Two of the National Parks the Crown Land (Reserves) Act Act was 497,609 ha, an increase of 13,986 ha since 1978. 1 July 1980. The only new National Park estab­ SECTION 19A: Management by the Director lished was Otway National Park and there were of land subject to a manage­ increases to the area reserved in Brisbane ment agreement with the Vic­ Ranges, Fern Tree Gully, Kinglake, Morwell and toria Conservation Trust. Port Campbell National Parks. SECTION 19B: Management by the Director of reserved Crown land under Sec­ Other Parks tion 18 of the Crown Land The Act provides: (Reserves) Act 1978. "that certain areas of Crown land with land­ SECTION 19C: Management by the Director scape or other features of particular interest of land subject to a manage· or suitability for the enjoyment, recreation ment agreement with a public and education of the public or in matters ap­ authority. pertaining to the countryside should be SECTION19D: ManagementbytheDirectorof reserved permanently and made available land subject to an agreement for the benefit of the public and in particular with the Commonwealth or that there should be so reserved and made another State. available SECTION Management by the Director (a) areas with scenic, historical, archaeo­ 32AA: of "Glenample" Homestead, logical, biological, geological or other leased by the Crown. features of scientific interest that are At 30 June, land was being managed under Sec­ worthy of preservation but, whether by tions 19A, 19B and 32AA. The management of reason of the limited size of the areas or Langwarrin Reserve was also being undertaken the limited significance of the features, by arrangement with the Commonwealth prior to are not suitable for reservation as na­ the enactment of Section 19D. tional parks; In addition, the Service occupied a number of (b) areas that demonstrate man's effect on areas of land or of floor space for offices, depots, his environment whether through his workshops, other management purposes and for agricultural or pastoral pursuits or staff residences outside parks, under various ar­ otherwise; rangements made by the Minister for Conser­ (c) areas in or adjacent to urban areas of vation. natural beauty or interest or otherwise Significant tracts of land which are being manag­ suitable for recreational use; ed by the Service for conservation and/or recrea­ (d) areas of natural beauty or interest tion under one of the above provisions are: primarily for recreational and educa· tional use but parts of which may be us­ Pirianda Garden (11 hectares) ed for primary industry, hunting, An ornamental garden near Olinda, title to which shooting, fishing or other uses ap­ is held by the Victoria Conservation Trust. propriate to the areas; and (e) areas in their natural state for scientific Langwarrin (206 hectares) study or reference." A former military reserve, the property of the At 1 July 1981, the area reserved as Other Parks Commonwealth, managed under a permissive oc­ under Schedule Three of the National Parks Act cupancy.

6 Nyerimilang (176 hectares) animals show affinities with eastern Victoria and A property on the Gippsland Lakes which is Tasmania, and differ from the other parts of the managed in conjunction with Gippsland Lakes State. Coastal Park. The Otway National Park of12, 750 ha is represen­ tative of this wet mountain forest. It contains the Gellibrand Hill (379 hectares) Calder, Parker and Elliott River catchments, as The Factors property of 379 ha is being pur­ well as foothill forest, coastal vegetation and chased by the Government, and is managed in heathy to shrubby woodland, with their conjunction with Gellibrand Hill Park. associated fauna. Geological diversity and several uncommon plant and animal species "Glenample" Homestead enhance nature conservation values. There is a long history of attempts to protect the Scenic features include magnificent examples of important historic building, "Glenample". The myrtle beech gullies, cascading streams, and National 'Ihlst of Australia (Victoria) classified dramatic undeveloped coastlines. The park in­ the building in December 1972 and applied to the cludes the coastline from Princetown to the Historic Buildings Preservation Council in May Elliott River, but excludes the Cape Otway Light­ 1975 to have the buildings placed on the Register station Reserve, an area of Commonwealth land of Historic Buildings because it was in imminent which contains Cape Otway itself. Special provi­ danger of demolition. The National 'Ihlst and the sion is made for gemstone collection to continue National Parks Service wished to see the building in the vicinity of Moonlight Head. remain on-site in its context as one of the first homesteads along the coast and as the place to Gellibrand Hill Park - Declared 19 May 1981 which the survivors of the "Loch Ard" disaster The first stage of the park is the "Woodlands" were taken. property of 265 ha located close to the Melbourne In December 1978, under Section 11 of Act No. Airport, at Oaklands Junction. The land was ac­ 9247, Section 32AA was inserted in the National quired by the Government and was previously Parks Act 1975, providing for arrangements for managed by the National Parks Service under the control and management of "Glenample" and Crown Lands (Reserves) Act pending its declara­ surrounds. tion under the National Parks Act. The Homestead, and 8 ha around it, have been The "Woodlands" homestead is listed on the leased for 99 years by the Minister for Public State Register of Historic Buildings. Much of the Works and this leased area is to be managed by structure and outbuildings date from the 1840s the Director of National Parks as a Schedule and is of very great historical value. Gellibrand Three park for which there will be appropriate Hill itself is located on a second property. Con­ regulations covering its protection and use by the tracts have been exchanged for the purchase of public. The area is managed in conjunction with this second property, and possession has been Port Camp bell National Park. taken. The National Parks Service took possession of the property on 22 December 1980. Fire breaks Lysterfield Park Declared 19 May 1981 have been slashed around the homestead and a This park, of 1,150 ha includes The Lysterfield stock-proof fence is being constructed prior to the Reservoir (formerly used for water supply for the commencement of restoration works. Mornington Peninsula) and catchment. One of the conditions of the lease enables restora­ Lysterfield Park is expected to become one of the tion. A consultant has been engaged to prepare an most important recreation parks in the Mel­ Historic Structures Report and schedules of bourne metropolitan area. Significant funding restoration. The most urgent action is to re-roof for the development of facilities in the sensitive and weatherproof the building, and this will be environment of the park is required, but the funds done as soon as the consultant's report is invested should give a handsome return in terms finalized. of the recreation opportunities provided in the park.

Bogong National Park To be declared on 1 October 1981 This very important area of 81,000 ha contains New Parks the most extensive and spectacular alpine A number of new parks are provided for as a result scenery in the State. It encompasses nine of Vic· of the proclamation of the National Parks toria's ten highest peaks, including Mount (Amendment) Act, 1981, on 19 May 1981. Bogong and Mount Feathertop, and the Bogong High Plains. The park provides outstanding Otway National Park- Declared 1 July 1981 opportunities for many forms of outdoor recrea­ The wet mountain forests of the Otway Ranges tion, particularly cross-country skiing, bush are quite distinctive. Both native plants and walking and motor touring.

7 Finance and Staff 3GD Finance During 1980-81, funds totalling $7,338,900 were received from Treasury. This included $72,100 for 250 salary increases granted during the year.

Service-generated revenue rose to $1,364,496, an (654.722 increase of more than 13% on the previous year. Mount Buffalo and Wilsons Promontory con­ tinued to dominate as the major sources of 200 revenue, together providing over $900,000. Appendices 1(A) and 1(B) contain details of revenue and expenditure for the year ended 30 June 1981. It is of great concern that the Works and Services >50 allocation has, in real value, remained static over the last three years. During this time the area under the Service's control has almost trebled {see Fig. 1). Works and Services funds are used for maintenance, development and protection works in the parks and, if this trend continues, not only will park management standards suffer, but so also will the Service's ability to provide and main­

---:~--,-···----,- tain the facilities which generate tourism and 78 79 80 81 revenue. A. Worko and Servlcea: Shows Treasury Allocation, using 100 for the base year of 1975·76 and adjusted for inflation. Staffing 8. Area managed by lhe National Parka Service-using 100 The total number of people employed in the Ser­ for the base year of 1975-76. vice as at 30 June 1981 was 416. These employees (Actual figures in brackets.) were distributed as follows: Fig.l National Parks Service: Areas and Head Office 69 Allocations 1976-1981 DistrictOffices 39 Organisation Parks 308 The Public Service Board has approved a restruc· Of these 416 employees, 206 were Public Service turing of the Service organisation. The new positions and 210 were positions exempted from structure (see Appendix 2) provides for three the provisions of the Public Services Act. Divisions in place of the previous five branches. Treasury approval was given for the establish­ Because this reorganisation must be achieved ment of one new position during the year, namely, through redeployment, it will take some con· Ranger Grade Ill at Nyerimilang. siderable time before it can be fully implemented. As at 30 June 1981, 19 established staff positions However, a start has been made with advertise­ were vacant. ment of the position of Assistant Director, 203 school children were employed during the Resources and Planning. year at Head Office and in parks under the work Retirements experience program. During the year, several long-serving officers of Intakes 8 and 9 of the Special Youth Employment the Service retired. Training Program provided training for future Mr. Colin Hutchinson, the Service's Senior employment for 6 employees. Investigations Officer, retired in April after A most disturbing aspect of staffing during the almost 16 years with the National Parks Service. past year has been the need to reduce the work In that time he held a number of positions with force in the parks due to the reduction in the real the Service and made a great contribution to the value of the Service's Works and Services alloca· very important work of investigating and docu· tion. More than 20 positions, all in country areas, menting proposals for new parks. were terminated due to lack of funds. Most of Mr. Cyril Couch, Ranger-in-Charge of Port Camp· these were maintenance workers. bellNationalPark, retired inN ovember 1980 after more than 13 years in that position with the Ser· Districts vice. His appointment to the Service dated from The Service's Upper Goulburn District Office the declaration of Port Camp bell National Park in was established at Taggerty in November 1980. July 1965. In subsequent years he was largely The Service currently has 10 District Offices in responsible for the very great improvement of operation at Ferntree Gully, Dromana, Colac, that park. Mrs. Couch had also been employed on Portland, Horsham, Wangaratta, Traralgon, a part-time basis for most of those years, and her Yanakie, Bairnsdale and Taggerty. efforts will also be missed.

8 National Parks Advisory Advisory Committees Council The Advisory Committees for Fraser, Mount The members of the National Parks Advisory Buffalo and Wyperfeld National Parks and Lysterfield Park continued to provide valuable Council are: Dr. D.M. Calder, M.Sc., Ph.D. (Chairman) advice and assistance. Membership of these Corn· Mr. H.G. Bleakley, M.Sc. mittees is shown in Appendix 3. Dr. E.H.M. Ealey, M.Sc., Ph.D. Mr. H.C. FitzRoy, J.P. Fraser National Park Mr. D.W. Goode, A.M. Mr. J.C.F. Wharton resigned from the Commit· Cr. R.W. Ritchie, O.B.E., J.P. tee, and was replaced by Mr. Ian May, Fisheries Mr. D.S. Saunders (Director) and Wildlife Officer at Alexandra. There were no changes in the membership during Mr. Wharton served for over 22 years on this the year. Committee, and on the former Fraser National Park Committee of Management, of which he was Mr. Dewar W. Goode was made a Member of the a secretary. While Scientific Superintendent of Order of Australia in the New Year's Honours the Snobs Creek Fish Hatchery and later as Direc· List. This was a fitting recognition of the great tor of Fisheries and Wildlife, he made a signifi· contribution which Mr. Goode has made towards cant contribution to the establishment and conservation, landscape protection and balanced management of the Park, and greatly assisted the land use. Mr. Goode had a leading role in activities Service and the former National Parks Authority. during the 1950s which resulted in the State's first national parks legislation. He was a member Mt. Buffalo National Park of the first National Parks Authority and served Mr. G.V. Watts replaced Mr. K.J. Feltscheer on continuously on that Authority from 1957 to 1971, the Committee. Mr. Feltscheer, who resigned a member of the National Parks Advisory Corn· following his retirement as manager of the mittee,1971·1975, and has been a member of the Trading and Catering Service of the Victorian National Parks Advisory Council since 1975. Railways Board, had been a member since 1974, The function of the Council is to advise the and his commercial experience had been of great Minister generally on the administration of the value in the management of the park. Act and on matters referred to it, and as necessary to act as a committee of management Wyperfeld National Park of Crown land. The Committee submits a Membership of the committee remained un­ separate annual report to the Minister for tabling changed during the year, with Mr. H.E. Tarr as in Parliament. Chairman. Lysterfield Park During the year the Committee's first Chairman, Cr. R. Pulford, resigned and was replaced as Chairman by Cr. K.R. Browne. Cr. M. Douglas replaced Cr. Pulford on the Committee as Shire of Sherbrooke representative. Mr. P.J. Hawke also resigned but a replacement has not yet been ap­ pointed.

9 Legislation and Regulations National Parks (Amendment) Act 1981 The National Parks (Amendment) Act 1981, No. firearms in the course of hunting deer by stalking 9570, received Royal Assent on 19 May 1981. It in the Wonnangatta-Moroka National Park and provided for substantial increases in the areas of Eildon State Park. national parks and other parks declared under SECTION 11 includes provision for the Minister the National Parks Act, as follows: topermitfossickinginpartoftheOtway National Park Effective Date Park. This is to provide for gem collecting at Declaration of Gellibrand Date of Royal Moonlight Head. Hill Park (265 ha), Lysterfield Assent - SECTION 11(5) provides that the Director of Na­ Park (1,150 ha) and additions 19 May 1981 tional Parks may grant a permit to carry on a and boundary changes affect- trade or business in a park for a period not ex· ing 17 other parks. ceeding six weeks. Permits for a period from six Declaration of Otway 1 Julyl981 weeks to six months will continue to be subject to National Park (12,750 ha) and terms, conditions and fees fixed by the Minister. extensions to Port Campbell The Minister also retains the power under ex­ National Park (+ 1,750 ha) isting sub-section 21 (2) to control, if he wishes, Declaration of Bogong 1 October 1981 the terms, conditions and fees for short-term National Park (81,000 ha) permits. Declaration of Wonnangatta- 1 July 1982 SECTION 12 amends provisions of section 25B in Moroka National Park the Principal Act relating to timber cutting (107,000 ha), extensions to agreements with the Forests Commission. This Wabonga Plateau State Park will allow timber cutting in Brisbane Ranges, (+3,600ha) Snowy River, Cobberas-Tingaringy, Otway, Bogong and Wonnangatta-Moroka National Declaration of Cobberas- Date to be Parks, and Wabonga Plateau State Park. Tingaringy National Park proclaimed Section 3(4) of the National Parks Act 1978 ( + 127,000 ha), extensions to previously made such provisions for Chiltern, Snowy River National Park Eildon and Wabonga Plateau Parks, and this pro­ (+ 15,300 ha) vision is now being transferred to the Principal Some of the other provisions of the Amending Act. Act are: The item in the Schedule relating to each park ex­ SECTION 5 provides for penalties for breaches plains the circumstances and conditions to of regulations in respect of land managed under govern timber cutting. A time limit is specified the Crown Land (Reserves) Act. for each national park. SECTION 6 inserts new sections 19C and 19D in Park (Amendment) Regulations 1980 (S.R. No. the National Parks Act 1975. 427180) and National Parks (Amendment) Regula­ NEW SECTION 19C empowers the Minister to tions 1980 (S.R. No. 428180) enter into agreements with public authorities On 28 October 1980 the Governor-in-Council ap­ which manage land adjacent to a park under proved the above regulations, fixing new vehicle which the land may be managed by the Director fees in national parks and other parks. as part of a park. NEW SECTION 19D makes provision for the National Parks (Amendment No.l) Regulations Minister to enter into agreements with other 1981 (S.R. No.100/81) States and the Commonwealth. It is hoped that These regulations increased fees payable to this provision will assist in promoting co­ members of the National Parks Advisory Council operation in relation to areas along the Murray in accordance with standard adjustments ap­ River and the Glenelg River, and will facilitate ar­ proved for Government activities as a whole. rangements with the Commonwealth regarding areas such as the Langwarrin Military Reserve National Parks (Amendment) Regulations 1981 and lighthouse reserves. and Park (Amendment) Regulations 1981 These regulations affecting park vehicle fees SECTION 7 provides for a lease for the Rover were made on 30 June 1981 and cameintoeffecton Scout Chalet on the Bogong High Plains. This is a 1 July, 1981. substantial building, in a remote location. It has been in regular use since the first stage was com­ pleted in 1940. SECTION 9 gives the Director power to grant and revoke permits for the carrying and use of

10 Mineral Exploration Staff Development, Training During the year a considerable number of applica­ and Safety tions were forwarded to the Service by the Certificate of Applied Science - Conservation Department of Minerals and Energy for con­ and Resource Development sideration under Section 40 of the National Parks The number of Service Rangers who have com­ Act. There were also some applications involving pleted the Certificate Course increased to seven­ proposed parks and proposed extensions to teen with the graduation of four rangers at the parks. Those for which the MinisterforConserva­ Victorian School of Forestry, Creswick, in April tion has made his decision are: 1981. The Graduates were M. Kewish, A. Laurier, Park Affected B. Livingston and J. Miller. In addition, five ELA 911 Kinglake Rangers completed the second year and five Consent refused by Minister for the section Rangers completed the first year of the course. in the park. Summer School of Park Management ELA 870 Existing Port Campbell National District Superintendent, F. Noble, attended the Park, proposed Otway National Eighth Summer School of Park Management at Park and proposed extensions to the Canberra College of Advanced Education in Port Campbell National Park. February 1981. Applications opposed by Minister for the Fire Protection Training sections in parks and proposed parks. Several officers attended residential courses on ELA 838 Croajingolong fire protection training held by the Forests Com­ 840 mission, Victoria during the year. 848 The courses attended were: Minister's consent refused for the sections in Basic Instructor Course - 6 officers parks. Fire Operations Course - 2 officers MRC 622 Chiltern Fire Administration Course -1 officer Minister's consent tabled in Parliament, The Service conducted a Basic Fire Fighting In­ 7 April1981. struction Course at Portland for South West District staff and for the Mobile Works Crew. SL 1376177Chiltern Local fire protection crews from C.F.A., F.C.V. Minister's consent tabled in Parliament, and Softwood Holdings Ltd. also participated. 7 April1981. Twelve officers of the Service attended a two day ELA 992 Eildon, Mount Samaria course conducted by the C.F.A. on fighting flam­ Consent refused by Minister for the sections mable fuel and structural fires. in parks. Cliff Rescue Techniques Four officers from the Mt. Buffalo National Park It should be noted that consideration by the received instruction in cliff rescue techniques Minister for Conservation is limited to the area from members of the Police Search and Rescue within an existing or proposed park, and the Squad. This course proved its worth only one Minister's refusal of consent usually means that month later, with the rescue of a climber who suf­ only a small part of the licence area is unavailable fered injuries while climbing in the park. to the licensee. Water Treatment Course An officer based at Mt. Buffalo National Park at­ tended a course on waste water treatment con­ ducted by the State Rivers and Water Supply Commission at their training centre at Werribee. The two week course covered all phases of waste water treatment and proved to be very valuable. Skills Development Programs A number of staff attended skills development programs run by the Public Service Board's Human Resource Development Centre. Courses included Report Writing, Public Relations, and On the Job Instruction. Clerical Assistants and Typists Course Nineteen clerical officers and typists stationed in country centres attended a course at Hawthorn. The course included discussions on various Ser­ vice administrative procedures as well as ses­ sions by Ministry for Conservation Personnel and Accounts Section staff.

11 Supervisor Oriented Programs A number of senior rangers and middle manage­ Donations and Assistance from ment staff from Head Office attended courses on Volunteer Groups supervision and management conducted by the Throughout the year the National Parks Service Public Service Board and the Ministry for Con­ has received a great deal of assistance from servation. various organisations and many individuals. In Law Enforcement Training some cases the assistance has been financial, in During the year 28 rangers attended law enforce­ other cases it has been in the form of manpower on ment training courses based at Baimsdale or projects which would not otherwise have been Colac. An officer from the Crown Solicitor's done. In a year such as this, with severe staffing Office participated in the course which covered and financial constraints, all of this assistance interviewing, brief preparation and court pro­ has been very valuable. cedures. Driver Training An Information and Education Centre for Twenty-seven staff received Defensive Driving Wilsons Promontory Certificates after attending a 2 day course con­ For many years, it has been recognised that there ducted by an officer from the Road Safety and is a great need for an Information and Education Traffic Authority (ROSTA). Centre in Wilsons Promontory National Park. At the present time, the information, education and Effective Presentation administration functions at Tidal River are In conjunction with the Ministry for Conserva­ spread over a number of buildings, none of which tion, courses in effective presentation were held is adequate for the required functions, resulting at Geelong, Warragul, Baimsdale and Horsham. in a lack of effectiveness and efficiency. A total of 50 rangers completed the course during Now, thanks to the generosity of Hillview Quar­ the year. ries Pty. Ltd., an Information and Education Other Courses Centre accommodating all of the above functions During the year 12 recently appointed staff will be built in Tidal River. Hill view Quarries Pty. attended a one week Induction Course; 4 staff ob­ Ltd. has made a very generous donation to the tained Certificates to use Explosives and 3 staff Australian Conservation Foundation which, the obtained first aid certificates from the Australian Foundation has determined, will be made Ski Patrol Association. available for construction of the Centre. Safety This magnificent gesture will contribute greatly Training in safety consciousness and in safe to visitors' enjoyment of Wilsons Promontory working practices continues to receive a high National Park and to a better understanding of priority. A general safety seminar was presented man and his environment. 30 ti~es at locations covering all districts: 225 Work is planned to start on the Centre in ServiCe personnel attended together with people February 1982 and to be completed by December from other Agencies. A half day course "Acci­ 1982. dent Control for Supervisors", introduced in1981, was attended by 35 Service personnel. A National Parks Display Caravan The motor vehicle accident rate in 1980-81 was ap­ Each year the National Parks Service provides in­ proximately 72,000 km/accident. The accident formation displays at many different locations frequency has improved progressively over the throughout Victoria. These displays may be at last four years as follows - country shows, shopping centres, schools or a 1977-78: 29,000 km,1978-79: 40,000 km, wide variety of other venues. 1979-80 : 50,000 km, 1980-81 : 72,000 km. For some years the Service has been hoping to Details of driver training are described else­ establish a mobile display which could be where. transported around the State. We have recently The lost time accident frequency rate for 1980-81 obtained a substantial caravan and now the Vic­ was approximately 57 days per million hours torian National Parks Association has provided a worked. This is a disappointing rise. It was 70 in very generous donation of $7,000 to enable the 1977-78, 30in1978-79and 37 in1979-80. By far the Service to equip and set up a display in the van. most common "agency of injury" is the work en­ We are very grateful to the Victorian National vironment: for example steep slopes, holes in the Parks Association for this very practical and ground, unstable ground, boughs falling from generous support. trees, insect attacks, and bush fires. The display caravan should be completed and on the road in November 1981. Wyperfeld Information Centre In May 1981 a new Information Centre was open­ ed in Wyperfeld National Park. Built in the style of a traditional Australian homestead, it blends

12 well into the park environment, and its displays are proving popular with campers and other visitors. The building of this centre was greatly helped by the generous provision of $6990 from the Rudd Camp bell Memorial Fund. Mr. Camp bell was the park's first ranger, and such was his popularity that after his death in 1970 many local people and other visitors and friends subscribed to a Memorial Fund. The new Information Centre now provides a fitting memorial to this pioneer· ing ranger and interpreter of Wyperfeld.

"Friends" of Parks The various "Friends" groups whichareorganis· ed under the auspices of the Victorian National Parks Association, continued to provide very valuable assistance in certain parks. The Friends of Baw Baw undertook a variety of projects in the park including track works. The Friends of Nepean involved members in tree planting, seed collection and track works. The Friends of Organ Pipes were active throughout the year and their program involved weed control, tree planting and pre·planting preparation and an exclusion plot to protect native flora. The Friends of Wilsons Promontory assisted with beach clean ups, fencing and weed controL The Friends of Wyperfeld assisted with rabbit control works, pulling horehound weed, and fence maintenance. The group is also compiling an audio visual program about the park.

Other Groups Natural history and school groups continued to assist with planting programs and weed pulling operations. Members of the Federation of Victorian Walking Clubs removed old fences in War by Range State Park. Works commenced on the Great South Walking Track with assistance from Portland High School.

13 Administration Division No new positions within the Administration Rangers are now able to issue parking infringe­ Division were created this year. Despite various ment notices in the main car park areas in this restrictions imposed by the Public Service Board Coastal Park. in respect of recruitment and the filling of vacant positions, the Division was able to operate at Revised Chart of Accounts nearly full strength for most of the year. In conjunction with the Ministry for Conserva· Mr. K.L. Smith, Deputy Secretary was seconded tion, a revised Chart of Accounts has been to the Department of Agriculture in December established. This new Chart of Accounts will 1980 to take up an appointment with that Depart­ enable management at various levels within the ment's Overseas Aid Projects. Mr. G.H. Gannan organization to make more effective use of the was appointed to the position of Deputy computer-based financial recording and repor­ Secretary and commenced duty in March 1981. ting system. The revised Chart of Accounts will To provide more effective administrative support become operative in the 1981182 Financial Year. to the technical divisions, and in particular to the Park Management Division, some reorganization Occupancies of the Administration Division was undertaken One noticeable trend in recent times has been the in March 1981. The position of Assistant increase in applications for permits covering Secretary occupied by Mr. R.A. Hubbert was re· commercial outdoor adventure tours. Because deployed as Executive Officer in the Park most of these applicants operate in a number of Management Division. different States, thereisaneedforamoreuniform approach to licensing throughout Australia. Departmental Fees and Charges Some discussions on this have taken place with In August 1980, as a result of Treasury instruc· National Parks organizations in other States. tions to review all fees and charges, increased fees A summary of the new leases, licences and per­ were implemented effective from 1 October for mits issued under the relevant sections of the camping,lodge hire and ski lift charges, and from National Parks Act 1975 is given below. The sum­ 1 November 1980 for park entrance charges. mary does not include the many minor licences, such as bee-sites permits and bus package ski in­ New Store struction permits, which are constantly renewed. To overcome storage problems at Head Office the SECTION 19(2) Public Works Department has allocated a (i) The Minister granted a 20 year tenancy of the building in Rupert Street, Collingwood to the McLennan Biological Research Station at Ministry for Conservation for use as a Store. Wilsons Promontory National Park to the Substantial space within this Store has been University of Melbourne in October 1980. allocated to the Service and partitioning works (ii} The Kiosk lease at Fern Tree Gully National and the erection of shelving has been undertaken. Park was again surrendered halfway through The building will be used to store materials and its three year term. It has now been leased for equipment which formerly had to be stored in un­ three years from March 1981. suitable space in the 240/250 Victoria Parade office complex. SECTION 21(1)(c) Arrangements were made for bus package tour Office Accommodation permits to be available for suitably experienced The Service's Upper Goulburn District Office commercial operators offering courses in nordic (the Service's lOth District Office) commenced ski instruction at Mount Buffalo National Park. operations in November 1980, being accom­ Several inquiries were received from commercial modated in the former Forests Commission com­ operators regarding canoe and raft tour permits plex at Taggerty. In January 1981, staff at the for the Snowy River National Park. One North-East District Office at Wangaratta moved operator's permit was renewed and one new per­ into new accommodation at the Municipal Of­ mit was issued. fices in Ovens Street. Plans are in hand to relocate The Canoe Hire Service permit at Tidal River was the Nepean District Office from "Seawinds" at renewed, as was the Toboggan Hire Service per­ Arthurs Seat to Dromana, and to relocate the mit at Dingo Dell, milk delivery and fuel delivery South Gippsland District Office from Yanakie to permits at Fraser, and mobile refreshment van Foster. permits at Cape Schanck Coastal Park. SECTION 25a OR 26a Parking Infringement Notices A number of grazing and occupancy licences were In an attempt to overcome problems of car park· issued for various parks. Most of these are issued in gin the Cape Schanck Coastal Park during sum­ in accordance with recommendations of the Land mer, the provisions of the Road Traffic Act 1958 Conservation Council and many are to be phased have been extended to certain areas of the park. out.

14 Stores and Purchasing A total of 10,516 orders were issued during the year. Of these, 2, 736 orders valued at $1,716,809 were issued from Head Office and 7, 780 orders valued at $888,476 from District Offices. During the year, 251 submissions seeking ap­ proval for the purchase of stores and materials valued at a total of $725,841 were forwarded to the State Tender Board. The revised Treasury Regulations 1981 were in­ troduced in May to replace the Public Accounts and Stores Regulations 1958. The new regula­ tions will assist in providing more efficient pur· chasing practices.

Registry The Specific Disposal Schedule for ''new system'' files was approved by the Keeper of Public Records. General Disposal Schedules for com­ mon Public Service records (accounting, stores, personnel, transport) have been successfully im­ plemented. The P.S.B. Information Management Study Group has designed a standard file cover to be used Service-wide. This will enable bulk printing, thus substantially reducing production costs. The Government Courier Service has been used for mail to many Government Departments and firms in the metropolitan area, as well as to two of our District Offices. Other country centres are currently being investigated.

15 Resources and Planning Division Under the new organisational structure, the Divi· Land Conservation Council sion will be organised into four Branches; Plann­ The Service prepared submissions for the North ing and Investigations, Research, Historical Ser· Central, Ballarat and South Gippsland District 2 vices and Interpretation. study areas, and for the Gellions Run and the North-eastern Victoria Ovens Softwood Planta· tion Zone special investigations. The Service is assisting with the preparation of the descriptive report for the South West study area District 1 Planning and Investigations Branch (Review). Field investigations were carried out in these areas. Staff Ms: Jane Lennon, the Service's Senior Planning Other Projects Officer for a number of years, took up her appoint· Reports were prepared on a wide variety of pro­ ment with the newly created Historical Services jects which could have an impact on the values of Branch late in 1980. Her position was filled by Mr. existing or proposed parks. Some of these pro­ PatCorr from the Conservation Planning Section jects were Biathlon skiing in the proposed of the Ministry for Conservation. During the year Bogong National Park, the proposed upgrading the Senior Investigations Officer, Mr. C. Hutchin· of the Omeo Highway, the proposed installation son, retired after nearly 16 years with the Service. of gates at the Limestone Creek Caves, the upgrading of the Great Ocean Road through the Plans proposed Otway National Park, and the sug· The Branch has continued to work on Interim gested extension of the Tamboritha Road in the Management Plans for new areas and on Manage· proposed Wonnangatta·Moroka National Park. ment Plans for various parks. Draft plans were prepared, or initial investigations undertaken for The Branch is frequently involved in discussions Tingaringy, Snowy River, Lower Glenelg and with the Ministry for Conservation and other Croajingolong National Parks; Eildon, Chiltern agencies regarding land acquisition. During the and Cathedral Range State Parks; Beechworth year various areas of land have been under con· Historic Park; Gippsland Lakes (including The sideration for addition to existing parks, in· Lakes National Park) and Cape Schanck Coastal eluding additions to Gellibrand Hill Park, War­ Parks and the Big Desert Wilderness. randyte State Park, Kinglake National Park, Mount Eccles National Park and Burrowa-Pine A planning report was prepared on the proposed Mountain National Park. The Branch is also Wonnangatta·Moroka National Park and work heavily involved in various matters consequent has started on Interim Management Plans for the Bogong National Park and the Otway National to the taking over of new areas, such as grazing Park. A great deal of work has been carried out on licences and various other permits and occu· detailed planning for the Lysterfield Park. pancies.

Planning Permit Applications A proportion of the work of the Section is involv· Research Branch ed in matters relating to planning scheme amend· ThemainfunctionoftheResearchBranchistoin· ments and planning permit applications under itiate, co-ordinate and supervise studies in parks. the provisions of the Town and Country Planning Many projects were conducted under permit by Act. In some instances, it has been necessary to workers from outside the Service, but some other appear before the Town Planning Appeals studies were conducted or commissioned by the Tribunal to present the Service's case. Service. Liaison is maintained with the Conservation Planning Section of the Ministry for Conserva· Research Permits tion, together with officers of Municipalities and Permits issued totalled 103, a similar number to the Department of Planning. the preceding year. These were mainly in tertiary and post-graduate projects dealing with bio­ Vegetation Surveys logical (86% ), earth sciences and geography (7%), Detailed vegetation surveys were undertaken in recreation (6%) and historical (1%) aspects. Chiltern and Wabonga Plateau State Parks and a Several permits were issued to scientists from preliminary vegetation survey of the proposed overseas and to interstate workers, but the ma· Otway National Park was commenced. Vegeta­ jority were issued to affiliates from Victorian tion reports, plant identifications and advice on teaching and research institutions. vegetation and flora were provided for people Eighty-seven reports and progress reports on engaged in projects within the Service and with studies were received, including six theses and the Ministry for Conservation. thirteen publications.

16 Departmental Projects Biology As a follow-up to the previously completed study The Research Section provided input for the of fire in the National Parks of North West Vic­ preparation and review of Management Plans toria, monitoring of vegetation changes follow­ and Fire Protection Plans, as well as assessing en­ ing fire was continued within plots established vironmental effects of proposed park develop­ during that study, and was extended to a controll­ ment works, such as new roads and visitor ed burn conducted in the Little Desert National facilities. Park for vegetation management purposes. Work continued on identifying the status of rare A workshop, sponsored by CONCOM, was con­ and endangered plants, and preparation of re­ ducted at Mildura during May 1981 dealing with commendations for their protection. Fire Ecology in Semi-Arid Lands. This workshop Field investigations were conducted in Scientific was organised by the Service in conjunction with Reference Areas for purposes of protecting and C.S.I.R.O. and the Forests Commission, Vic­ managing these as part of the State-wide system toria. The aim was to further basic research, to of Reference Areas. A management plan was disseminate new information and to refine field prepared for the Baw Baw Reference Area and management techniques in conserving and pro­ other plans are in preparation. tecting natural environments. Over forty people Other field projects included joint projects with attended, representing land management and the Australian National Parks and Wildlife Ser­ fire protection agencies from all mainland States vice for evaluating the conservation .;tatus of and Territories, as well as research workers with a parrots and other birds, and aerial assessment of particular interest in the topic. The program ex­ kangaroo populations in several parks. tended for five days and included discussion papers, workshop sessions and field inspections Recreation to the Sunset and Hattah areas of Victoria and to A major task during the year was to design and mallee country near Pooncarie in New South test a recording system suitable for use in the Wales. computerisation of visitor data. This will assist Proceedings of the workshop, covering informa­ greatly in establishing and predicting patterns of tion presented and the findings and recommenda­ visitor use. A record sheet suitable for use in all tions of the working groups, will be prepared for areas managed by the Service has been prepared wide circulation. to facilitate compiling of comprehensive records. In the field, visitor recording received a signifi­ The ecological study of the Ground Parrot cant boost with the purchase of additional (Pezoporus wallicus), conducted by the Fisheries pneumatic-style traffic counters. and Wildlife Division in Croajingolong National Research projects conducted by final year Park and other coastal areas, was completed. The students in recreation and resource management findings indicate that Croajingolong National courses covered a wide range of topics including Park is the stronghold for the species in Victoria various visitor surveys, the development of and the report provides management guidelines. visitor management guidelines for Wabonga As a follow-up to this report, further work was Plateau State Park and Princess Margaret Rose undertaken at Wilsons Promontory National Caves, and rock-climbing, out-station camping Park to delineate the habitat and status of the and horseriding studies in various parks. A species there so that guidelines can be refined for report was prepared on the availability of public fire management in that area. transport to parks controlled by the Service. The study which began last year into vegetation During the year, 5,056,000 visitor days were die-backcausedbytheCinnamonFungus(Phyto­ recorded at parks managed by the Service. This phthora cinnamomi) in the Brisbane Ranges included 567,000 camper nights at the 32 parks National Park is continuing until early 1982. This where camping is permitted. involves defining the extent and severity of in­ festations, and setting up the basis for monitor­ ing disease spread and resultant floristic changes. A major new project was initiated at Gellibrand Hill Park. This will, over a 3-4 year period, involve study of the ecological inter-relationships between the grassland-woodland plant com­ munities, fire and grazing animals (including kangaroos), as well as the effects of mowing grasslands. The aim is to define operational prescriptions for rehabilitating the native plant communities.

17 Mount Feathertop, in the new Bogong Minister for Conservation the Honourable National Park. W. V. Houghton, M.L.C., officially opens Gellibrand Hill Park at the Victorian National Parks Association's annual picnic, 9 November 1980.

18 Margaret Lester speaking at the opening of the special facilities at Pound Bend, Warrandyte State Park, on 9 January 1981. Information shelter at Pound Bend, Warrandyte State Park.

19 Areas m National

1. Kinglake N.P. 11. Steiglitz Historic Park 21. Lower Glenelg N.P. 2. Yea River Park 12. Werribee Gorge S.P. 22. Little Desert N.P. 3. Warrandyte S.P. 13. Organ Pipes N.P. 23. Big Desert Wilderness 4. Haining Farm 14. Gellibrand Hill Park 24. Wyperfeld N.P. S. Fern Tree Gully N.P. 15. Melba Gully S.P. 25. Lake Albacutya Park 6. P1rianda Garden 16. Port Campbell N P. 26. Pink Lakes S.P. 7. Churchill N.P. 17. Mt. Eccles N.P. 27. HattahKulkyne N.P. 18. Cape Nelson S.P. 8. Nepean S.P. 28. Murray~Kulkyne Park 9. Cape Schanck C.P. 19. Mt. Richmond N.P. 29. Cathedral Range S.P. 10. Brisbane Ranges N.P. 20. Discovery Bay C.P. 30. Eildon S.P. aged. by the ~.rks Service :OJunel981

-··- District Boundary * District Office N.P. National Park S.P. State Park C.P. Coastal Park

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Lysterfield and Langwarrin, which are not open to the public, are not shown on the map. Otway National Park is not shown on the map as it was declared on 1.7.81.

3!. Fraser N.P. 39. Tingaringy N.P. 47. Gippslar.:.d Lakes C.P. 32. Mt. Samaria S.P. 40. Snowy River N.P. 48. Holey Plains S.P. 33. Wabonga Plateau S.P. 41. Coopracambra S.P. 49. Bulga N.P. 34. Mt. Buffalo N.P. 42. Alfred N.P. 50. Tarra Valley N.P. 35. Warby Range S.P. 43. Lind N.P. 51. Morwell N.P. 36. Beechworth Historic Park 44. Croajingolong N.P. 52. WilsonsPromontory N.P. 37. Chiltern State Park 45. Glenaladale N.P. 53. Mt. Worth S.P. 38. Burrowa·Pine Mountam N.P. 46. The Lakes N.P. 54. Baw Baw N. P. Friends of the Organ Pipes planting trees during one of their regular working bees in Organ Pipes National Park. Practising cliff rescue techniques during a training course with the Police Search and Rescue Squad at Mount Buffalo National Park.

22 The Wyperfeld Information Centre on . opening day, 15 May 1981. It was officially opened by the Honourable B. P. Dunn, M.L.C. for North Western Province. Junior Rangers at Wilsons Promontory National Park. Junior Ranger programs are run in a number of parks during holiday periods.

23 Historical Services Branch Historic structures reports are currently be· All parks managed by the Service contain sites ing prepared by consultants for showing evidence of human occupation and ac· "Woodlands" and "Glenample", while Parks tivity, bothAboriginalandEuropean. Under Sec· staff at Steiglitz areengagedin minorrestora· tions 4(a)(ii) and 4(b)(i) of the National Parks Act, tion work to the buildings. the Service has a statutory responsibility to pro­ The Superintendent is also involved in the Land tect and preserve those sites which contain Conservation Council's Research Committee historic and archaeological features located in which has investigated historic sites in several both National Parks and Other Parks. Protection study areas - North Central, Ballarat and South of historic sites, buildings, and artifacts within Gippsland, and also been involved in the work of parks is a major part of the Service's work, and a the Victorian National Estate Committee. new Branch has been established within the Ser· The Superintendent also represents the Director vice to deal with all historical matters. on the Archaeological Relics Advisory Com­ The initial staff allocation is a Superintendent mittee which is set up under Section 5 of the (HS 2), an Historian (HS 1), a Technical Assistant Archaeological and Aboriginal Relics Act. (Grade 1) and a Stenographer. In September, Ms. Reports produced by the Branch during the year Jane Lennon was appointed to the position of include: Superintendent of Historical Services. 1. A Bibliography of Primary and Secondary The Branch is to provide all other branches of the Sources, Photographs, Maps and Plans of the Service with information regarding preservation Walhalla Historic Area. and protection of historic features. Currently this 2. The North-West District History- A Select work falls into three major areas: Bibliography for Areas Managed by theN .P.S. (1) Surveying and locating historic features in 3. Interim Report on the History of Pink Lakes parks through both field work and archival State Park. evidence. For each park we need to establish a 4. Interim Report on the History of Hatta:h­ list of all historic features so that we are then Kulkyne National Park and Murray·Kulkyne in a position to assess their significance and Park. make recommendations regarding zoning of 5. Grant Historic Area - Report and Recom· these features for their protection. In order to mendations. establish the significance of features, 6. Interim Report on the History of Black historical information has to be collected Springs Beechworth. from archival sources, recollections of private 7. Chiltern State Park- Comments on History. individuals, official Government records and 8. Comments on the History of Lake Albacutya photographic evidence. National Park. 9. Guide to the Historical Resources of Wyper· (2) Compiling a Register of: feld National Park. (a) historical photographs and contempo­ The Branch was also involved in providing infor· rary photographs of historicfeatures, and mation for the Alfred Howitt Exhibition at the (b) a collection of copies of historical maps Sale Regional Arts Gallery, the Centenary of and plans of parks, places and buildings. "Eric the Red" shipwreck at Cape Otway, the The Service currently holds significant collec· preparation of display material for the Wyperfeld tions covering Steiglitz Historic Park, National Park Information Centre and the Walhalla Historic Area, Mount Buffalo Engineering Heritage Sub-Committee of the National Park and Wilsons Promontory Australian Institution of Engineers. National Park. A series of publications of park histories for sale (3) Providing technical advice to park manage­ to the public is envisaged and the first one the ment to assist in restoration, protection and history of Steiglitz - is in press. presentation of historic features. This work has been mostly undertaken by the Superin· tendent in conjunction with the Research Architect of the Historic Buildings Preserva· tion Council and specialised architectural consultants. The main priorities have been the Steiglitz Court House, St. Paul's Church of England Steiglitz, "Woodlands" Home­ stead complex in Gellibrand Hill Park, "Glenample" at Port Campbell National Park, the Black Springs Bakery complex at Beechworth Historic Park, and evaluating the feasibility of using certain historic buildings for park use, such as Chiltern.

24 Interpretation Branch Publications The Interpretation Branch is involved in a wide There are now general information leaflets for range of activities which are directed towards almost all the areas managed by the National enabling the public to enjoy and appreciate the Parks Service, and leaflets for the most recent parks. Because of this, the Branch's activities are new parks are in preparation. very much involved with tourism and Branch per· During the year, leaflets were prepared for the sonnel maintain a close liaison with the State's Gellibrand Hill, Baw Baw, Cathedral Range, general and regional tourist authorities. Lake Albacutya and Pink Lakes parks. A new Information Centres nature drive was produced for Lower G lenelg Na­ The Service's aim is to have a series of high quali­ tional Park and new nature walk leaflets for ty centres which provide tourist information Morwell, War by Range, Mt. Richmond and Croa­ (complementing other tourist outlets) as well as jingolong parks were printed. In addition, most interpreting national park features. This year a existing leaflets were revised and reprinted. Two great deal of effort has been devoted to promotional broadsheets "Peninsula Park establishing and upgrading information centres. News" and "Croajingolong News" -were also The Service has a policy of developing informa· produced. tion centres at sites in or near major parks where A number of new plant and animal lists were also maximum use will be made of the centres by the prepared and printed. public. Displays provide visitors with a range of Posters information and, it is hoped, stimulate them to In December 1980 a set of five large, full-colour discover more about the park at first hand. posters was released. Featuring scenes in All centres are of modest size, and carefully sited Wilsons Promontory, Bulga, Snowy River, Port and designed to minimize their effect on the park Camp bell and Pink Lakes parks, these have prov­ landscape. ed extremely popular, and some 20,000 were sold The new information centre at Port Campbell, to June 1981. Explanatory notes (written mainly which was opened by the Honourable W.V. for teachers) accompanying the posters mean Houghton on 5 September 1980, is on the edge of that as well as being decorative they can be used the town overlooking the campground. The cen­ and discussed in the classroom. A second set of tre provides information about the park and the posters is now in preparation. surrounding region, as well as servicing campsite Displays bookings and enquiries. Displays cover land The Branch provided or assisted with displays at forms, flora, fauna, marine life, history, manage­ a number of shopping centres, parks and country ment and recreation. Many exhibits invite active shows, and provided display material for groups participation, and displays are changed frequent­ such as Regional Tourist Authorities. About ly to maintain the interest of regular visitors. twenty such displays were set up during the year. The new centre at Wyperfeld, which was opened The major display for the year was at the Royal by the Honourable B.P. Dunn on 15 May 1981, is Melbourne Show, and as in the last two years the one of the most pleasing of its kind in Australia. emphasis was on involving people by asking The building sits comfortably in a river red gum them to answer some simple questions while woodland, its corrugated iron roof, wide veran· walking around the "Royal Show Nature Walk". dahs and bagged brick walls giving it a timeless Some 20,000 people won national park badges on look. The centre has a large gallery with displays completing the walk, after having spotted on all aspects of the park, and includes a reading area with a range of publications available on animals in trees, observed different natural en­ vironments and crawled through a simulated open shelves. An important feature of the wombat burrow. We were delighted this year to building is a specially designed resource room receive the Premier's Prize for the best display in which has a reference library and contains collec· the Expo Centre (the new Government Pavilion). tions of natural history and historic artifacts, all of which can be used by research workers. A Holiday Programs fireplace and gas lighting provide warmth and at­ Most rangers give talks to park visitors and take mosphere for slide talks in the cooler months. guided walks during the year, but a special effort Displays in information centres at Nelson (Lower is made in holiday periods. Extra staff (mainly Glenelg National Park) and Sorrento (Cape undergraduates) are employed to work with park Schanck Coastal Park) were improved, and plans and Head Office staff in running holiday pro­ are being made to upgrade displays at Wilsons grams of guided walks, slide talks and children's Promontory, Mount Buffalo, Steiglitz and Cann activities in major parks. River (Croajingolong National Park). All of these This year the programs were extended to include displays, as well as the extensive displays in the parks in south-west Victoria and East Gippsland Port Campbell and Wyperfeld information cen­ as well as Wilsons Promontory, Mt. Buffalo, Cape tres, were mounted by Service staff. Schanck, Fraser and Port Campbell.

25 During the Easter holidays, special programs education, such as the Gould League, the were run in almost every park in the State, and Environment Education Branch, the Outdoor they received good media publicity. As well as the Education Branch and subject teachers' groups familiar guided walks, spotlight tours and Junior such as the Geography Teachers Association of Ranger work, new activities, such as damper Victoria. cooking and puppet shows, were introduced in several parks near Melbourne. These proved very successful and popular. Media Publicity A series of five national park films was produced byChannellO and featured on their News. Several national park segments were featured in "Shirl's Neighbourhood" on Channel 7. Head Office and field staff were interviewed each month on ABC radio in Melbourne, and many articles were published in country and city news· papers. Frequent contact with Victorian Government Travel Authority staff has brought about an im· proved promotion of national parks as some of Victoria's major tourist attractions.

Education National parks studies are now part of the cur· riculum in many Victorian state and private schools, at both primary and secondary levels. The HSC geography course includes a unit on Recreation and the Environment in which national parks are a major area of study, and this year a number of HSC students have chosen to study aspects of national parks for their In· dividual Research Projects. The greater awareness by teachers of national parks has brought an increased demand for infor· mation and educational materials, and numerous enquiries from schools around the State (and in· terstate) are answered every day. Over 400 National Parks Victoria Slide Kits have now been sold to schools, as well as many sets of posters with teachers' notes. Other publications which are proving popular are a revised and expanded Teacher's Guide for Organ Pipes National Park, and an activity book (written in conjunction with Branch staff and published by Jabiru Press) containing puzzles and games about national parks. Groups from schools continue to visit national parks for both day excursions and camps, and rangers are frequently asked to give talks or lead walks. However, increasing costs of transport are becoming a problem for many schools, and this may well affect the number of students visiting parks. On the other hand, many rangers have established contact with local schools to give talks or conduct Junior Ranger activities. The Branch keeps in contact with staff at tertiary institutions, and through talks to groups of stu­ dent teachers and others can promote the study of national parks. In addition, contact is main· tained with other bodies involved in environment

26 Management Division Under the revised organisation of the Service, the • Wilsons Promontory National Park Four new Management Division contains three Branches: "camping huts" were erected in the Tidal the Park Management Branch, which is responsi­ River resort. This type of accommodation is ble for the day-to-day running of parks, the proving to be very popular with the public. Operations Branch which provides technical sup­ Redevelopment of the depot at Tidal River port to the park managers and carries out major continued with the completion of staff development works and the Fire Protection amenities, a workshop and a glass house. Branch. • Fern Tree Gully National Park Gas barbecues Unfortunately it has not been possible to fully im­ were replaced with improved electric units in plement this reorganisation because the posi­ the main picnic area. tions of the Assistant Director Management and • Brisbane Ranges National Park Picnic and Operations Officer have not yet been filled. Mean­ toilet facilities were provided at Stony Creek. while, supervision of the Park Management Branch and the Operations Branch has been • Lower Glenelg National Park A fire equip­ shared by the Chief Park Management Officer ment store and staff amenities were completed and the Assistant Park Management Officer. It is in the Nelson depot which serves both the imperative that senior positions are filled soon Lower Glenelg National Park and the because the expansion of the park system has Discovery Bay Coastal Park. A boat landing thrown a very heavY load on the Division. was completed at George's Rest. • Cape Schanck Coastal Park "The Pines" pic· nic area was completed - amenities include a toilet block, five electric barbecues, games area and parking, and provision has been made Park Management Branch for considerable expansion. The Upper Goulburn District was established The Fingal Circuit walking track was corn· during the year. This District includes Fraser and pleted. Kinglake National Parks, Cathedral, Eildon and Major erosion control work continued at Cape Mt. Samaria State Parks and Yea River Park. Schanck with the completion of the first stage All the new parks established in 1980 now have of a wooden stairway to replace badly eroded full-time permanent staff with the exception of walking tracks which will be revegetated. Wabonga Plateau State Park and Chiltern State At Bridgewater, the cliff-top dunes were Park which share staff with other parks. These reformed, a fenced walking track provided and two parks will be staffed when funds are made marram grass planted on eroding areas. available by the Government. Numerous minor development works and • Croajingolong National Park A small office improvements to facilities were carried out by and a store have been erected at the Malla­ park staff. These included: coota depot. The Thurra River camping area was com­ • Baw Baw National Park A large and vigorous pleted with the provision of three toilets and infestation of blackberries has been cleared numerous fire places and refuse bins. An infor­ from a site on the Aberfeldy River and replac­ mation board was also erected. ed by picnic and camping facilities. • Mount Buffalo National Park Extensive Completion of a snow pole line and cross coun­ grooming works were undertaken on the try ski trail from Mt. St. Gwinear carpark to Cresta ski slopes. the Mt. St. Phillack saddle was the final step in the provision of a marked route for summer • Wyperfeld National Park The main camping andwinterusefromtheSt.Gwinearcarparkto amenities block was renovated. the Baw Baw Alpine Resort. Financial • Hattah·Kulkyne National Park A depot build­ assistance for this project was provided ing was erected at Hattah. through the Alpine Resorts Development Ad­ • Pink Lakes National ParkA depot was erected visory Committee. on the Underbool site. A depot and office were established at Raw son In addition to these works, park staff also carried on land leased from the Melbourne and Metro­ out maintenance on public facilities, buildings, politan Board of Works. roads, tracks, firebreaks and conservation works. • Bulga and Tarra Valley National Parks A They also undertook control works on exotic depot was constructed at Balook to service plants and animals in every park. both parks. • Traralgon District A depot building was con­ structed at Traralgon on land provided by the Department of Crown Lands and Survey.

27 Operations Branch managed by the Service. Under this agreement, Park Development the Service, in consultation with the Board's of· Because of the remoteness of many parks, the flcers, is preparing plans for the control of major Service employs a small number of skilled vermin and weeds problems. A Committee com­ tradesmen and operators who carry outconstruc· prising two senior officers from each organisa· tion works in parks. Overall design and supervi· tion is meeting regularly to approve control plans sion of these works is the responsibility of the and recommend to the Board the funding of con· Park Development Officer. trol works. Rabbit control in the Hattah-Kulkyne Works completed during the year included: National Park is already proceeding under the agreement provisions and results to date are • Survey, design and construction of car parks most encouraging. at: Cape Nelson (Cape Nelson S.P.) During the year the Soil Conservation Authority Nelson Beach (Discovery Bay C.P.) and the Director of National Parks signed a for· Sapling Creek (Lower Glenelg N.P.) mal agreement for a joint approach to a range of Mt. St. Gwinear (Baw Baw N.P.) environmental and ecological problems in parks, which will make best use of the expertise and • Survey, design and construction of an resources of both organisations. information shelter and walking trails with special interpretive signs specifically design· Officers of the Environmental Section have ed for handicapped persons at Pound Bend prepared plans for the control of exotic plants and (Warrandyte S.P.). animals in a number of parks. • Replacement of three failed bridges with Following the initial success of rabbit control in culvert pipes in the Brisbane Ranges N.P. the Hattah-Kulkyne National Park, exclusion • Construction of an office at Fraser N.P. plots have been established to monitor the effect • Construction of an Information Centre at of kangaroo and emu grazing on regenerating Wyperfeld N.P. vegetation. The revegetation project at the • Erection of a refuge hut on the Staircase Spur Organ Pipes National Park was reviewed and a to replace a hut previously destroyed by flre revised plan of operation is being implemented. (Mt. Bogong N.P.). A helicopter was used to The results of weed and vermin control and the place the prefabricated sections on site. restoration of the indigenous flora are now very apparent and are a fitting reward to the Friends of Housing the Organ Pipes, who have played a major role in Housing is provided for field staff where suitable all phases of the project. private accommodation is not available. This is Monitoring of the rates of erosion of walking usually in remote or isolated areas where the cost tracks continues, providing a basis for recom­ of construction and maintenance is high. The Ser­ mendations on location, grade and surface treat­ vice has adopted a policy of providing pre­ ment of tracks over a wide range of conditions. fabricated houses which are transported to the site in two or three sections. These houses can be The Discovery Walk (Port Campbell N.P.) has relocated at some future time if necessary. been rerouted and a new method of surfacing is proving highly satisfactory. The Section has also Prefabricated houses were erected at Patche­ provided technical specifications for the im· wollock, Anakie, Colignan and Yaa:peet. provement of walking tracks in Werribee Gorge A kit house was erected by Service tradesmen at State Park and Brisbane Ranges National Park. Deddick as the site was inaccessible to low Other significant achievements were as follows: loaders carrying prefabricated sections. • Guidelines for the control and supervision of Residences were purchased at Port Campbell and military training were prepared in consulta­ Cudgewa. Houses at Taggerty (2), Colignan, tion with the Australian Army, Soil Conserva­ Princess Margaret Rose Caves and Warrandyte tion Authority, State Rivers and Water were transferred to the Service from other Supply Commission and the Forests Commis· Government or semi-Government agencies. sion, Victoria, were implemented in the Eildon Houses were rented at Rawson, Bright and Ded· State Park. dick pending provision of permanent accom· • Salinity levels in Lake Hattah have been modation. monitored. • A set of symbols for use on signs, maps and Environmental Works brochures was prepared and adopted. Two important agreements were signed with • Guidelines for the control of waste water from other Government agencies. Ministers responsi· workshops were prepared. ble for the Vermin and Noxious Weeds Board and • Goat control using a decoy male fitted with a the National Parks Service have formalised an radio transmitter is being tested in the agreement on procedures to be followed for the Hattah-Kulkyne National Park with promis­ control of vermin and noxious weeds in parks ing results.

28 Park Protection Branch torrid one. It was only due to the outstanding ef· The Park Protection Branch, which has respon­ forts of the Service's staff, the Forests Commis· sibilities for all aspects of fire protection and sion, the Country Fire Authority, and many other radio communications, is now part of the organisations and individuals that the great ma· Management Division. jority of fires were quickly controlled. Fire Suppression Fire Protection Plans The Service attended 103 fires during the year, of The examination of Fire Protection Plans for which 77 affected parks. Compared with previous parks continued in consultation with the Fore~ts years, a relatively large total area of park was Commission. Plans for Alfred, Burrowa-Pme burnt by wildfire (approximately 65,750 ha). Mountain, Little Desert, Melba Gully, Mt. Rich­ The largest wildfires affecting parks, and the mond, Port Campbell, Wyperfeld and Lake areas of parks burnt, were: Albacutya, Hattah·Kulkyne, Churchill, Glenala· Wyperfield National Park, 30,000 ha, dale and Mt. Eccles were prepared for considera· in mid-J anuary 1981 tion by the Fire Protection Committee. Coopracambra State Park,17,500 ha, During summer, vacation students were employ· in early October 1980 ed to undertake fire fuel and vegetation surveys Pink Lakes State Park, 12,000 ha, at Holey Plains and Lower Glenelg and re':'iew in mid-January 1981 and consolidate the data collected from previous The Wyperfeld and Coopracambra fires orig­ survey work. This information is applied to the inated outside the Parks, while the Pink Lakes burning proposals and prescriptions contained in fire was started by a lightning strike inside the fire protection plans. Park. Two severe fires, the Coopracambra fire mentioned above and a fire in Croajingolong Vegetation Management National Park, which burnt 600 ha of park on Following consideration of the recommendations 18/lll80, originated in New South Wales. contained in the report "Fire in the National The value of the pre-suppression works in parks Parks of North-West Victoria", a 4,000 ha block and the effectiveness of training of personnel are of the Little Desert National Park was burnt. The illustrated by the fact that three-quarters of the aim of this burn was to establish blocks of vegeta· wildfires which occurred in parks were contained tion with a range of ages since burning, and in· to less than one hectare. crease the flora and fauna diversity of the park. Monitoring plots were established and the sue· The table below shows that while a high propor­ cessful burn produced a mosaic of burnt and un· tion of fires resulted from lightning strikes most burnt vegetation in the block. fires were caused by arson or deliberate lighting. At the Lakes National Park a number of plots were established toexaminetheeffectof manage­ ment fires on woodlands. Known or suspected causes of fires in parks for the year 1980-81 Fire Protection Works Following agreed procedures, the Fire Protection Deliberately Lit/ Arson 43 Committee's recommendation to approve works Lightning 17 in parks costing $450,000 was adopted by both Burning Off Escape 9 the Forests Conur.Jssion and the Director of Caused by Park Visitors 3 National Parks. The funds covered construction Other 1 and maintenance of fire access roads, tracks, fire­ Unknown 4 breaks and fire control lines, fuel reduction burn· 77 ing and maintenance of tools, equipment, vehicles and tractors. Supply and maintenance of radio equipment is also included. A new slip-on plastic water tank with supporting frame was developed for use of four-wheel drive Service personnel logged almost 11,000 man utilities with small capacity motors. Based on a hours on fire suppression during the year and Forests Commission prototype developed for both the direct and indirect costs to the Service of more powerful utilities, the units offer a signifi· fire control were far greater than in any previous cant reduction in weight and setting-up time. year. As a consequence of unfavourable weather, the Following some of the wildfires it has been Forests Commission suspended fuel reduction necessary to undertake rehabilitation works in burning in late spring and late autumn. Despite someparkstoassistthere·establishmentofvege­ this, most works programs were completed in all tation, particularly on control lines. The Forests parks. The traffic on roads and tracks leading to Commission has assisted with this work. areas where large fires occurred this year has The 1980-81 fire season was certainly a long and created extra works in repair and maintenance.

29 Radio Communications The Service has continued to improve its radio communications networks in the parks and districts. During the year, 28 VHF mobile transceivers, and four VHF portable transceivers were pur­ chased. The mobile radios were installed in vehicles allotted to new parks as well as replacing obsolete radios in the North-West district. The VHF portables are to be used in parks throughout Victoria. The remote-controlled base at Bacchus Marsh was completed; a remote controlled SSB base was installed and completed at Horsham to service the North-West district and SSB transceivers were installed in vehicles in each park within this district; and the Kinglake base was improved to give coverage of the extensions to National Kinglake Park. Radio tests were carried out in the Central Gipp­ sland and Geelong-Otway districts.Bases to ser· vice these districts are proposed at Mt. Erica and Mt. Chapple. The Forests Commission Radio Communication section again undertook the maintenance and repair of installations and radios for the Service during the year.

Interstate Visitors Two senior officers of the N.S.W. National Parks and Wildlife Service visited the Service to ex­ amine the statutory and procedural aspects of fire protection and suppression in parks under the control of the Service. The Officers inspected Fern Tree Gully National Park and held discus· sions with staff of the park and Melbourne District. In May, six members of the Co-ordinating Com­ mittee of the Bush Fire Council of N .S.W. visited Victoria. In association with the Forests Com­ mission and the Country Fire Authority, the Committee was provided with details of the Ser­ vice activities, duties and role in fire protection and suppression. The Chief Park Management Officer accompanied the Committee on an inspec· tion of the Dandenong Ranges and the Fern Tree Gully National Park.

30 Appendix l(A) National Parks Fund Statement of Receipts and Expenditure for the Year Ended 30 June 1981 RECEIPTS $ $ Balance 1 July, 1980 7,888 Contribution from Consolidated Fund 4,351,900 Contribution from Works & Services Account 2,987,000 Rentals, Fees & Other Receipts 1,364,496 8,711,284 PAYMENTS Administrative Expenses Salaries & Allowances 3,754,120 Payroll Tax 173,706 General 647,903 4,575,729 Wages & General Maintenance Work 2,322,415 (includes payroll tax)

Park Fire Protection including fire control 533,757

Plant & Equipment 128,843 Cape Schanck Foreshore work 56,821 Tidal River Redevelopment 121,046 Ranger Housing 262,596 Other 706,188 4,131,666

Balance 30 June 1981 3,889 8,711,284

NOTES: (1) These statements have not been audited. (2) In accordance with the requirements of AAS6 the following information is provided: (a) This financial statement has been prepared on a cash basis and therefore records actual cash flows. (b) No use has been made of the "going concern" basis or the "accrual" basis in the preparation of the fmancial state­ ment. (c) There have been no changes in accounting policy during the year that would affect this financial statement. (3) During the year recoups totalling $242,558 were made to the National Parks Fund Debit Account. Typically such payments included - Proceeds of motor vehicle sales. - Funds received from other departments to be spent on their behalf. (4) Excluded from the above financial statement are the following payments which were made from other Trust Ac· counts: $ Special Youth Employment Training Program 23,382 State Additional Apprentices Scheme 113,211 Rural Employment Scheme 2,642 National Employment Strategy for Aboriginals 1,418 Total 140,653

31 Appendix l(B) Park Revenues and Expenditure on Park Works and Development for the Year Ended 30 June 1981 Park Wages & General Improvement & Combined Location Revenue Maintenance Development Expend- Works iture $ $ $ $ Melbourne District District Office 68,430 68,430 Churchill 3,966 3,966 Fern Tree Gully 7,851 59,786 16,038 75,824 H.aining Farm 56,619 33,747 33,747 Warrandyte 15,817 38,735 54,552 Lysterfield 6,864 6,864

Nepean District District Office 24,076 24,076 * Arthurs Seat 14,170 49,651 49,651 Cape Schanck 68,185 94,609 56,821 151,430 *Greens Bush 47,047 5,420 52,467 Langwarrin 4,606 4,606

Geelong-Otway District District Office 28,082 28,082 Brisbane Ranges 41,297 41,297 MelbaGully 5,077 5,077 Port Campbell 50,501 60,486 41,971 102,457 Werribee Gorge 7,967 7,967 Organ Pipes 29,097 18,191 47,288 Gellibrand Hill 8,794 20,148 38,591 58,739 Steiglitz 5,364 5,364

South West District District Office 2,023 25,343 25,343 Cape Nelson 1,881 1,881 Discovery Bay 17,101 30,564 47,665 Lower Glenelg 16,463 34,525 17,444 51,969 Mt. Eccles 1,400 1,400 Mt. Richmond 2,815 2,815

North West District District Office 420 19,632 19,632 H.attah-Kulkyne 1,582 56,557 56,557 Little Desert 3,050 15,504 15,504 Wyperfeld 6,645 33,913 82,890 116,803 Big Desert 49 49 Lake Albacutya 10 9,803 9,803 Pink Lakes 270 21,171 21,171

North East District District Office 2,668 13,622 13,622 Burrowa-Pine Mtn. 7,387 7,387 Mt. Buffalo 306,302 246,745 63,712 310,457 WarbyRange 8,651 4,745 13,396 Beech worth 920 12,787 12,787 Chiltern 2,244 2,244 Wabonga Plateau 1,069 1,069

32 Appendix l(B) (continued) Park Revenues and Expenditure on Park Works and Development for the Year Ended 30 June 1981 Park Waf{es & General Improvement & Combined Location Revenue Maintenance Development Expend- Works iture $ $ $ $ East Gippsland District District Office 2,778 76,691 76,691 Croajingolong 4,989 44,444 11,140 55,584 Glenaladale 1,162 1,162 Gippsland Lakes 3,264 35,754 1,043 36,797 Snowy/Tingaringy Coopracambra 15,544 15,544 Lind/ Alfred

South Gippsland District District Office 13,093 13,093 Mt. Worth 2,013 13,343 13,343 Wilsons's Promontory 110,D18 110,018 Tidal River 599,078 531,933 121,046 652,979

Central Gippsland District District Office 18,709 17,210 35,919 Holey Plains 4,324 4,324 Bulga/Tarra Valley 13,704 13,704 Morwell 10,700 10,700 BawBaw 37,781 31,450 69,231

Upper Goulburn District District Office 30,147 30,147 Fraser 79,954 78,417 10,155 88,572 Eildon 3,870 3,870 Cathedral Range 7,575 8,831 16,406 Kinglake 12,059 32,978 3,725 36,703 Mt.Samaria 5,445 10,479 15,924

TOTAL 1,250,608 2,223,948 630,201 2,854,149

*Greens Bush and Arthurs Seat are both part of Nepean State Park

33 Appendix2 National Parks Service Organization Chart

DIRECTOR OF NATIONAL I ASSISTAIIIT TO DIRECTOR I PARKS l J. T. McDonald D. S. Seunders 1 I T I ASSISTANT DIRECTOR SECRETARY ASSISTANT DIRECTOR MANAGEMENT DIVISION ADMINISTRATION DIVISION RESOURCES & PLANNING DIVISION Vacant K. A. Mawdsley Vacant I I I I I T I I SENIOR FIRE RESEARCH CHIEF RESOURCES & SUPERINTENDANT SENIOR c.J CHIEF PARK OPERATIONS OFFICER >1>. MANAGEMENT PROTECTION SUPERVISOR PLANNING OFFICER HISTORICAL INTERPRETATION OFFICER OFFICER Vacant SERVICES OFFICER R. May R. Yorston A. Heislers I. Weir J. Lennon R. Crocker

I ASSISTANT CHIEF PARK MANAGEMENT OFFICER J. Hill

DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENTS 10 OFFICERS Appendix3 Members of Advisory Committees as at 30 June 1981 Fraser National Park Chairman Mr. H. C. FitzRoy, J.P. Members : Mr. M. S. Wood Mr.N.Cole Mr. R. M. Smith Mr. A. W. Ford Mr.T.Lech Mr. I. May

Mount Buffalo National Park Chairman Hon. I. A. Swinbume, C.M.G. Members Mr. R. M. Rollason Mr. A. W. Ford Mr. R. M. Walpole Mr. A. H. Richardson Mr. P. Dickens Mr. G. V. Watts

Wyperfeld National Park Chairman Mr. H. E. Tarr Members Mr. R. P. Falla Mr. I. 0. Maroske Mr. W. G. D. Middleton Mr. W.J. Sleep Mr. R. E. Gosling Cr. B. A. Boehm

Lysterfield Park Chairman Cr. K. R. Browne Members Cr. B. M. Seebeck, M.B.E., J.P. Mr. J. A. Dawson Mr. M. W. Robinson Mr. R. Russell Mrs. D. E. Tutt Mr. N. T. Wale Mr. I. C. A. Weir Cr. M. Douglas

35 Appendix4 Land under the control of the National Parks Service A. National Parks Parks & areas Parks & areas Parks & areas at30/6/80 at 19/5/81(a) at 1/7/81(b) Hectares Hectares Hectares 1. Alfred 2,300 2,300 2,300 2. BawBaw 13,300 13,300 13,300 3. Brisbane Ranges 7,470 7,485 7,485 4. Bulga 80 80 80 5. Burrowa-Pine Mountain 17,300 17,300 17,300 6. Churchill 193 193 193 7. Croajingolong 86,000 86,000 86,000 8. Fern Tree Gully 459 466 466 9. Fraser 3,750 3,750 3,750 10. Glenaladale 183 183 183 11. Hattah-Kulkyne 48,000 48,000 48,000 12. Kinglake 11,270 11,290 11,290 13. The Lakes 2,380 2,380 2,380 14. Lind 1,166 1,166 1,166 15. Little Desert 35,300 35,300 35,300 16. Lower Glenelg 27,300 27,300 27,300 17. Morwell 140 283 283 18. Mount Buffalo 31,000 31,000 31,000 19. Mount Eccles 400 400 400 20. Mount Richmond 1,707 1,707 1,707 21. Organ Pipes 85 85 85 22. Otway 12,750 23. Port Campbell 700 700 1,750 24. Snowy River 26,000 26,000 26,000 25. Tarra Valley 140 140 140 26. Tingaringy 18,000 18,000 18,000 27. Wilsons Promontory 49,000 49,000 49,000 28. Wyperfeld 100,000 100,000 100,000 Total - National Parks 483,623 483,809 497,609

(a) 19/5/81 = Date of coming into effect of the National Parks (Amendment) Act 1981.

(b) Including reservations effected at 117/81 resulting from the provisions of the National Parks (Amendment) Act 1981.

36 Appendix 4 (Continued) B. Other Parks Parks & areas Parks & areas Parks & areas at 30/6/80 at 19/5/81(al at 1/7/81(bl Hectares Hectares 1. Beechworth H.P. 1,130 1,130 1,130 2. Big Desert Wilderness 113,500 113,500 113,500 3. Cape Nelson S.P. 210 210 210 4. Cape Schanck C.P. 1,075 1,075 1,075 5. Cathedral Range S.P. 3,570 3,570 3,570 6. Chiltern S.P. 4,250 4,250 4,250 7. Coopracambra S.P. 14,500 14,500 14,500 8. Discovery Bay C.P. 8,450 8,530 8,530 9. Eildon S.P. 24,000 24,000 24,000 10. Gellibrand Hill Park 266 (c) 266 645 (d) 11. Gippsland Lakes C.P. 15,500 16,100 16,100 12. Raining Farm 64 66 66 13. Holey Plains S.P. 10,450 10,450 10,450 14. Lake Albacutya Park 10,700 10,700 10,700 15. Langwarrin 206 (c) 206 (c) 206 (c) 16. Lysterfield Park 1,216 (c) 1,150 1,150 17. Melba Gully S.P. 48 48 48 18. Mt. Samaria S.P. 7,600 7,600 7,600 19. Mt. Worth S.P. 423 1,000 1,000 20. Murray·Kulkyne Park 1,550 1,550 1,550 21. Nepean S.P. 1,050 1,149 1,149 22. Nyerimilang 176 (c) 176 (c) 176 (c) 23. Pink Lakes S.P. 50,700 50,700 50,700 24. Pirianda Garden 11 (c) 11 (c) 11 (cl 25. Steiglitz H.P. 655 658 658 26. Wabonga Plateau S.P. 17,600 17,600 17,600 27. Warby Range S.P. 2,821 3,320 3,320 28. Warrandyte S.P. 218 384 384 29. Werribee Gorge S.P. 375 375 375 30. Yea River Park 220 220 220 Total - Other Parks 294,164 297,700 298,079 c. Crown Land (Reserves) Act Reserves and Other Lands Lands managed in conjunction with existing parks: 1,650 (c) 349 (c) 688 (c) Total Area of 777,807 781,858 796,376 Land Mauaged

S.P. == State Park C.P. = Coastal Park H.P. = Historic Park (a) 19/5/81 = Date of coming into effect of the National Parks (Amendment) Act 1981 (b) Including reservations effected at 1/7/81 resulting from the provisions of the National Parks (Amendment) Act 1981. (c) Managed by the National Parks Service but not declared under the National Parks Act. (d) Includes "Factors" land (379 ha) in course of acquisition by Crown. (Possession taken under contract.)

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