DOCSLIB.ORG

Australia's Ramsar CEPA National Action Plan 2016-2018

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
Australia's Ramsar CEPA National Action Plan 2016-2018 AUSTRALIA’S RAMSAR CEPA NATIONAL ACTION PLAN 2016-2018 REPORT AGAINST INDICATORS IMPLEMENTATION PLAN FOR THE FIRST TRIENNIUM OF THE RAMSAR PROGRAMME ON COMMUNICATION, CAPACITY-BUILDING, EDUCATION, PARTICIPATION AND AWARENESS (CEPA) 2016-2024 AUSTRALIA’S RAMSAR CEPA NATIONAL ACTION PLAN 2016-2018 CEPA Targets (set in Convention’s Output/outcome Comments Programme CEPA Programme) measures (Indicators) Goals 1. Ensure 1.1 Appropriately NFPs appointed Australia has appointed a National Focal Point, Scientfic, Technical and leadership to experienced people to Research Program (STRP) Focal Point and CEPA Focal Point. support fill the roles of National Wetlands and Aquatic effective Government and Non‐ Ecosystems Meetings of the Wetlands and Aquatic Ecosystems Sub‐committee implementation governmental Subcommitee (comprising Australian and state/territory government officials) were of the Organization CEPA Focal (WAESC) meetings held every 6 months. Programme by Points (see Appendix 2) held providing nominated by (National Report NFPs attend meetings of the national wetlands committee. institutional Contracting Parties and Q16.4) mechanisms and communicated to the Annual wetland non‐government organisations (NGO) forums provided establishing and Ramsar Secretariat. NFPs attend meetings an opportunity for wetland NGOs and other stakeholders to share supporting 1.2 National information, including in 2018, preparations for COP13. relevant Ramsar/Wetland Extent of networking networks. Committees established with wetland Australian Wetlands Network and Wetland Education Centres (WECs) to collaborate with stakeholders (National were regularly kept informed of relevant initiatives, and input sought relevant government Report Q15.1, 15.2, from them. departments and 18.9) Australia provides the Chair for the World Wetland Network, Louise Duff. institutions to mainstream wetlands Emails to wetland Emails sent to WECs regarding key inititiaves, and WWD. and their ecosystem stakeholders, World services. Wetlands Day (WWD) Social Media – Ramsar/wetlands were promoted through Facebook Posts 1.3 National Focal Points website hits and and Tweets relating to each World Wetlands Day, the COP, release of the (NFP) included as media/social media Global Wetland Outlook, World Migratory Birds Day, Biodiversity Month, members of National coverage (National National Science Week etc. Ramsar/Wetland Report Q16.6, 16.7) Committees where There were 4, 000 WWD page website hits in 2017 and 2,300 in 2018 these exist. 1.4 Email networks that Networking ‐ The Queensland Wetlands Governance Group (QWGG) 2 connect and support meetings. Meeting frequency is up to 4 face to face meetings per year. Administrative Additional teleconference meetings are arranged on a needs basis. Main Authorities, National purpose is to provide and advice and strategic direction regarding Focal Points, Site wetland related matters. managers and other Ramsar implementers Networking ‐ The Great Barrier Reef Wetlands Network. An average one established and 1‐2 day face to face meeting per year and quarterly 1.5 hour meetings via supported at global and teleconference or on‐line. Additional meetings may be required. Other national levels. forms of communication: use of Google, Dropbox, social networking etc. 1.5 Relationships developed and maintained with Networking ‐ Relationships established and maintained with researchers those organizations that including the Fuller Lab at the University of Queensland. The Fuller lab is can support Ramsar leading the Recovering Australia’s Migratory Shorebirds Project funded objectives through their through the Australian Research Linkage Projects Scheme in expertise, their collaboration with the Queensland Wader Study Group (QWSG), the traditional knowledge, Queensland Department of Environment and Science, Wetlands Team) their human resources and the Burnett Mary Regional NRM group. or through funding established and fostered. 1.6 Effectiveness of strategies, especially regarding development and distribution of materials on wetland education and management, the success of campaigns under WWD evaluated. 2. Integrate 2.1 CEPA expertise involved National CEPA Plan A CEPA National Action Plan was developed for the period 2016‐2018. CEPA processes, in the development of and basin/site plans where guidance by the developed and A Wetlands and People Plan was developed for Peel‐Yalgorup Ramsar appropriate, Convention’s bodies published online site, WA into all levels of including the Scientific (National Report 3 policy and Technical Review Q16.1) Management Plans for Australian Ramsar sites include priorities for development, Panel (STRP) and CEPA. planning and Standing Committee implementation (SC). of the 2.2 Wetland Convention. communication (CEPA) plans developed at the appropriate level by Parties (national, basin or site) to support Ramsar implementers. 2.3 Where appropriate, wetland CEPA integrated into national policy and planning relevant to wetlands. 3. Provide 3.1 The Strategic Plan 2016‐ Number of recipients 25 Wetland Education Centres received information relating to World support to 2024 adopted by COP12 of Ramsar materials Wetlands Day and other Ramsar‐initiatives. implementers of disseminated and (National Report wise use promoted. Q16.5a) Ramsar information was circulated via WetlandLink (an online newsletter principles, 3.2 Appropriate guidance by Conservation Volunteers Australia) to 1226 subscribers. especially those materials that support Number and with a direct and encourage the wise distribution of wetland Wetlands Australia was circulated to 430 subscribers, as well as WAESC, role in site use of wetlands publications (National Wetland Education Centres and other wetland stakeholders. management. produced for use at Report Q18.5) Ramsar Sites and other There is regular liaison with other MEA contacts, including providing wetlands and by Extent of liaison with input to briefings for other Multilateral Environment Agrement COPs. wetland networks. Multilateral Env 3.3 Websites, including the Agreement National A representative from the Convention on Migratory Species attends the 6 Convention’s website, Focal Points monthly WAESC meetings. to be further developed (National Report to be fit for purpose and Q16.5b, 18.1)) Australia provided case studies on Cobourg Peninsula, Kakadu and The be a useful platform for Coorong for a report on “The relationship of Indigenous peoples and local the sharing of Number of wetland communities with wetlands” (Aug 2018) 4 information and demonstration sites/ https://www.ramsar.org/news/new‐global‐report‐on‐the‐participation‐ resources, including the case studies of‐indigenous‐peoples‐and‐local‐communities‐in‐wetland sharing of information recognised. and experiences among Australia shared a case study on the Ramsar website of wise use at CEPA National Focal Cobourg Peninsula ‐ https://www.ramsar.org/news/historic‐cobourg‐ Points. peninsula‐is‐a‐model‐of‐wise‐use‐and‐wetland‐conservation‐40‐years‐ 3.4 Appropriate Ramsar after‐its Sites and other and on the privately owned Ramsar site, Banrock Station ‐ wetlands to be https://www.ramsar.org/banrock‐station‐how‐a‐ramsar‐wetland‐owned‐ celebrated as by‐a‐private‐agribusiness‐in‐south‐australia‐became‐a “demonstration sites” for the wise use The annual on‐line magazine, Wetlands Australia promotes wetland case principle, and these studies, which demonstrate wise use principles. Other demonstration sites suitably equipped projects include: in terms of capacity, • Lower Burdekin, Qld ‐ On‐farm wetland demonstration site ‐ This signage, and project involved a range of partners in the rehabilitation of a wetland interpretive materials. on a cane farm. The project involved construction of a sediment 3.5 Secretariat requested to basin upstream of the wetland to capture irrigation tail water to share CEPA stories detain and filter sediment before entering the wetland. which illustrate how • ACT Healthy Waterways (2017‐2019) ‐ a joint initiative of the ACT and integration of CEPA can Australian governments to establish wetlands, ponds and rain improve wetland gardens to improve long‐term water quality in the ACT and further management. downstream in the Murrumbidgee River system. 3.6 Collaboration on CEPA https://www.environment.act.gov.au/water/ACT‐Healthy‐ with other Conventions, Waterways/healthy‐waterways/act‐healthy‐waterways‐project Ramsar IOPs, other NGOs, UN agencies and Cooperation on promotional activities with CMS and EAAFP relating to others ensured through migratory species, including cross promotion of World Wetlands Day and sharing of CEPA World Migratory Bird Day, and production of series of publications in the experiences and the same format – Celebrating Australia’s Ramsar Wetlands, Celebrating encouragement of Australia’s Migratory Waterbirds and their Habitats, and Celebrating synergies. Australia’s Wetland Science. Wetland publications ‐ On Queensland’s WetlandInfo website, an online 5 treatment systems ‘tool box’ was launched in 2018. It is designed to assist landholders and advisors to select and plan appropriate treatment systems for water quality improvement. Forums and case studies ‐ Two forums to improve water quality have been held across the reporting period to date: 1) The Treatment Systems in Coastal Catchments Forum in July 2016 and 2) Treatment Systems for water quality improvement ‐ Regional Forum in November 2018. In October 2018, the 25 year anniversary for the Moreton Bay Ramsar site was celebrated at two public forums:
Load more

Recommended publications
  • Northern Region
    Section 5 Northern Region 109 5.1 Northern Region overview ............................................................................................... 111 5.2 Victorian Murray system .................................................................................................. 114 5.2.1 Barmah Forest ...................................................................................................... 116 5.2.2 Gunbower Creek and Forest ................................................................................ 119 5.2.3 Central Murray wetlands ...................................................................................... 124 5.2.4 Hattah Lakes ........................................................................................................ 129 5.2.5 Lower Murray wetlands ........................................................................................ 132 5.2.6 Lindsay, Mulcra and Wallpolla islands .................................................................. 137 5.3 Ovens system ................................................................................................................... 141 5.4 Goulburn system .............................................................................................................. 145 5.4.1 Goulburn River ..................................................................................................... 147 5.4.2 Goulburn wetlands ............................................................................................... 152 5.5 Broken system .................................................................................................................
    [Show full text]
  • Hattah-Kulkyne Ramsar Wetlands Protection Project: Can Fox Control Reduce Predation of Freshwater Turtle Nests? A
    Hattah-Kulkyne Ramsar Wetlands Protection Project: can fox control reduce predation of freshwater turtle nests? A. Robley, K. Howard, L. Woodford, A. Taglierini, and M. Thompson August 2017 Arthur Rylah Institute for Environmental Research Unpublished Client Report for the Mallee Catchment Management Authority Hattah-Kulkyne fox control and turtle nest survival Arthur Rylah Institute for Environmental Research Client Report Hattah-Kulkyne fox control and turtle nest survival Hattah-Kulkyne Ramsar Protection Project: can fox control reduce predation of freshwater turtle nests? Alan Robley1, Katie Howard1, Luke Woodford1, Angelo Taglierini2, and Malcolm Thompson2 1Arthur Rylah Institute for Environmental Research 123 Brown Street, Heidelberg, Victoria 3084 2Mallee Catchment Management Authority, PO Box 5017, Mildura, Vic 3502 August 2017 In partnership with and Arthur Rylah Institute for Environmental Research Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning Heidelberg, Victoria Hattah-Kulkyne fox control and turtle nest survival Report produced by: Arthur Rylah Institute for Environmental Research Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning PO Box 137 Heidelberg, Victoria 3084 Phone (03) 9450 8600 Website: www.delwp.vic.gov.au Citation: Robley, A., Howard, K., Woodford, L., Taglierini, A., and Thompson, M. (2017). Hattah-Kulkyne Ramsar Protection Project: can fox control reduce predation of freshwater turtle nests? Unpublished Client Report for the Mallee Catchment Management Authority. Arthur Rylah Institute for Environmental Research, Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning, Heidelberg, Victoria. Front cover photo: Lake Konardin and Red Fox (Vulpes vulpes) (Alan Robley); turtle nest monitoring (Malcolm Thompson). © The State of Victoria Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning 2017 This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia licence.
    [Show full text]
  • National Parks Act Annual Report 2019–20 1 Contents
    NATIONAL PARKS ACT ANNUAL REPORT 2019–2020 Traditional Owner Acknowledgement Victoria’s network of parks and reserves form the core of Aboriginal cultural landscapes, which have been modified over many thousands of years of occupation. They are reflections of how Aboriginal people engaged with their world and experienced their surroundings and are the product of thousands of generations of economic activity, material culture and settlement patterns. The landscapes we see today are influenced by the skills, knowledge and activities of Aboriginal land managers. Parks Victoria acknowledges the Traditional Owners of these cultural landscapes, recognising their continuing connection to Victoria’s parks and reserves and their ongoing role in caring for Country. Copyright © State of Victoria, Parks Victoria 2020 Level 10, 535 Bourke Street, Melbourne VIC 3000 ISSN 2652-3183 (print) ISSN 2652-3191 (online) Published on www.parks.vic.gov.au This report was printed on 100% recycled paper. This publication may be of assistance to you but Parks Victoria and its employees do not guarantee that the publication is without flaw of any kind or is wholly appropriate for your particular purposes and therefore disclaims all liability for any error, loss or other consequence which may arise from you relying on any information in this publication Notes • During the year the responsible Minister for the Act was the Hon Lily D’Ambrosio MP, Minister for Energy, Environment and Climate Change. • In this report: – the Act means the National Parks Act 1975 – DELWP means the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning – the Minister means the Minister responsible for administering the Act – the Regulations means the National Parks Regulations 2013 – the Secretary means the Secretary to the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning.
    [Show full text]
  • Barmah Forest Ramsar Site Boundary Description
    Barmah Forest Ramsar Site Boundary Description Technical report Published by the Victorian Government Department of Environment and Primary Industries Melbourne, December 2013 © The State of Victoria Department of Environment and Primary Industries Melbourne 2013 This publication is copyright. No part may be reproduced by any process except in accordance with the provisions of the Copyright Act 1968. Authorised by the Victorian Government, 8 Nicholson Street, East Melbourne. ISBN 978-1-74287-742-6 (online) For more information contact the DEPI Customer Service Centre 136 186 Citation: DEPI (2013) Barmah Forest Ramsar Site Boundary Description Technical Report. Department of Environment and Primary Industries, East Melbourne, Victoria. Disclaimer This publication may be of assistance to you but the State of Victoria and its employees do not guarantee that the publication is without flaw of any kind or is wholly appropriate for your particular purposes and therefore disclaims all liability for any error, loss or other consequence which may arise from you relying on any information in this publication. Accessibility If you would like to receive this publication in an accessible format, such as large print or audio, please telephone 136 186, or email [email protected] Deaf, hearing impaired or speech impaired? Call us via the National Relay Service on 133 677 or visit www.relayservice.com.au This document is also available in PDF format on the internet at www.depi.vic.gov.au Cover photo: Moira Grass, Barmah Forest Ramsar Site (Kay Morris 2013). Contents Introduction 1 Methodology of RAMSAR 100 GIS layer boundary realignment 2 Location 3 Written description of the Barmah Forest Ramsar Site boundary 4 References 5 Appendix 1 6 Appendix 2 7 Barmah Forest Ramsar Site Boundary Description Technical Report Introduction Ramsar wetlands are wetlands of international importance listed under the Convention on Wetlands (Ramsar, Iran 1971).
    [Show full text]
  • Draft Joint Management Plan for Barmah National Park
    ! ! "#$%&!'()*&!+$*$,-+-*&!./$*! %(#!0$#+$1!*$&)(*$/!.$#2! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! 3(#&$!3(#&$!&#$")&)(*$/!(4*-#! /$*"!+$*$,-+-*&!0($#"! 5678! ! Cover artwork Dixon Patten (Junior) Yorta Yorta ‘Home’ 2014 This art depicts the three rivers (our lifelines) that flow througH our beautiful Country! Campaspe, Goulburn and of course the MigHty Murray! The outstretcHed Hands are nurturing tHe land and I Have placed our beloved long-neck turtle (totem) close to the outstretched arms, also nurturing our wildlife. The various brown/white coloured circles represent the townsHips/communities that are present today along the river and surrounds. The orange circles depict traditional sacred/special sites for our men and women. The various (contoured lines) colours represent the bush/forests, sandHills, lakes and plains that you can find on Country. The three paths that wind, depict our individual journeys — for some of us, that journey has happened off Country, but the paths guide us ‘home’ for spiritual sustenance and replenisHment. The footprints are those of our old people who have walked this land for millenia, and wHose imprints we follow. DRAFT JOINT MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR BARMAH NATIONAL PARK YORTA YORTA TRADITIONAL OWNER LAND MANAGEMENT BOARD 2019 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are advised that this document may contain images, names, quotes and other references to deceased people. YOU ARE INVITED TO MAKE A SUBMISSION ON THIS DRAFT PLAN This Draft Joint Management Plan for Barmah National Park is
    [Show full text]
  • Seasonal Watering Plan 2013-14 Is Available in Pdf Format to View Or Download from Our Website
    VICTORIAN ENVIRONMENTAL WATER HOLDER Seasonal Watering Plan 2013–14 Collaboration Integrity Commitment Initiative Published by the Victorian Environmental Water Holder Melbourne, June 2013 © Victorian Environmental Water Holder 2013 This publication is copyright. No part may be reproduced by any process except in accordance with the provisions of the Copyright Act 1968. Authorised by the Victorian Environmental Water Holder, 8 Nicholson Street, East Melbourne. Printed by Finsbury Green Printed on 100% recycled paper ISBN 978-1-74287-857-7 (print) ISBN 978-1-74287-858-4 (pdf) The Seasonal Watering Plan 2013-14 is available in pdf format to view or download from our website: www.vewh.vic.gov.au As part of the Victorian Environmental Water Holder’s commitment to environmental sustainability, we only print limited copies of the Seasonal Watering Plan 2013–14. We encourage those with internet access to view the plan online. If you require any additional printed copies, please contact the Victorian Environmental Water Holder using one of the methods below. Phone: (03) 9637 8951 Email: [email protected] By mail: PO Box 500, East Melbourne VIC 3002 In person: 15/8 Nicholson Street, East Melbourne Disclaimer This publication may be of assistance to you but the Victorian Environmental Water Holder and its employees do not guarantee that the publication is without flaw of any kind or is wholly appropriate for your particular purposes and therefore disclaims any liability for any error, loss or other consequence which may arise from you relying on any information in this publication. Accessibility If you would like to receive this publication in an accessible format, such as large print or audio, please telephone (03) 9637 8951 or email [email protected] Acknowledgment of Country The Victorian Environmental Water Holder acknowledges Aboriginal Traditional Owners within Victoria, their rich culture and their spiritual connection to Country.
    [Show full text]
  • Summary Brochure
    VEAC recommendations National parks VEAC recommends five new and two significantly • Gadsen Bend Park expanded national parks, primarily to protect threatened Changes since the • Kerang Regional Park riverine forests and wetlands and provide a long-term VEAC has recommended co-management of Draft Proposals Paper future for recreation and tourism, based on the • Shepparton Regional Park the Barmah National Park and Nyah–Vinifera Park natural environment. • Murray-Kulkyne Park through Boards of Management, and Aboriginal Timber harvesting Advisory Committees for a number of other park State forests along the River Murray and tributaries have These parks are: VEAC also recommends 21 expanded or retained and VEAC has responded to the views and information received in almost and reserve areas. been a major source of River Red Gum wood products 29 substantially new nature conservation reserves to 9000 written submissions and hundreds of face-to-face discussions • Barmah National Park since the region was settled and are also used for grazing and this is reflected in the major recommendations of the River Red improve the protection of depleted and fragmented Domestic firewood – the largest and most important River Red Gum forest Recreation and tourism of stock, and a wide range of recreation pursuits. State Gum Forests Investigation Final Report. and wetland in the world ecosystems. • Providing firewood zones in Shepparton Regional Park and in The maintenance of sustainable recreation and tourism forests also protect riverine ecosystems, threatened flora Environmental water the Murray River Park – near Boundary Bend, Swan Hill, Cobram • Gunbower National Park The new parks and reserves represent a substantial and Rutherglen – in addition to those previously proposed near was an important consideration for the River Red Gum and fauna and have great significance to Aboriginal • Rather than specifying the volume of environmental water Mildura, Robinvale and Nathalia.
    [Show full text]
  • Submission to Meeting Obligations to Protect Ramsar Wetlands Inquiry
    PAEC - Ramsar Wetlands Inquiry Submission no. 402 Level 3, 60 Leicester St Carlton Victoria 3053 Phone 03 9347 5188 Fax 03 9347 5199 [email protected] www.vnpa.org.au ABN 34 217 717 593 Parliament of Victoria Public Accounts and Estimates Committee Parliament House, Spring Street East Melbourne VIC, 3002 Email: [email protected] 29 November 2019 Submission to Meeting Obligations to Protect Ramsar Wetlands Inquiry The Victorian National Parks Association (VNPA) is Victoria’s leading community nature conservation organisation. VNPA is an independent, non-profit, membership-based group, which for almost 70 years has worked to protect Victoria’s unique natural environment and biodiversity through the establishment and effective management of national parks, conservation reserves and other measures. The VNPA noted the release of the 2016 Auditor General Report “Meeting Obligations to Protect Ramsar Wetlands” with interest. See our news post https://vnpa.org.au/auditor-general-scathing-of- victorias-management-of-ramsar-sites/ We noted at the time of the report release that the Ramsar Convention aims to protect the values of wetland sites, particularly for migratory birds. However, only about half of Victoria’s Ramsar sites are in land tenures designated for conservation, and activities like duck hunting are permitted in large areas. The recommendations mirror some of those published in our Nature Conservation Review 2014, aimed at improving management of wetlands, including Ramsar wetlands. Our 2014 nature conservation review http://vnpa.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/NCR-Chapter4.pdf
    [Show full text]
  • National Parks Act Annual Report 2013
    National Parks Act Annual Report 2013 Authorised and published by the Victorian Government Department of Environment and Primary Industries, 8 Nicholson Street, East Melbourne September 2013 © The State of Victoria, Department of Environment and Primary Industries 2013 This publication is copyright. No part may be reproduced by any process except in accordance with the provisions of the Copyright Act 1968. Printed by Finsbury Green ISSN 1839-437X ISSN 1839-4388 (online) Accessibility If you would like to receive this publication in an accessible format, please telephone the DEPI Customer Service Centre on 136 186, email [email protected], or via the National Relay Service on 133 677 or www.relayservice.com.au. This document is also available on the internet at www.depi.vic.gov.au Disclaimer This publication may be of assistance to you but the State of Victoria and its employees do not guarantee that the publication is without flaw of any kind or is wholly appropriate for your particular purposes and therefore disclaims all liability for any error, loss or other consequence which may arise from you relying on any information in this publication. Further information For further information, please contact the DEPI Customer Service Centre on 136 186 or the Parks Victoria Information Centre on 131 963. Notes • The Minister responsible for administering the National Parks Act 1975 during the year was the Hon Ryan Smith MP, Minister for Environment and Climate Change. • In this report: - the legislation referred to is Victorian
    [Show full text]
  • 13Thirsty Species
    thirsty 13species Mr Brumby, Mr Baillieu, buy me a drink! A call for action by the Victorian National Parks Association & Environment Victoria VNPA logo & style sheet NATION N A A L I P R A O Our River Red Gum parks and R T K C I S V PMS 1615 C: 0.0 M: 56.0 Y: 100.0 K: 43.0 A c In PMS 397 C: 11.5 S threatened species are dying of thirst M: 0.0 Y: 100.0 S N K: 11.5 OCI TIO PMS 632 C: 76.0 A M: 0.0 Y: 15.0 K: 11.5 c: 0 c: 60 m: 0 m: 0 y: 0 y: 100 k: 80 k: 27 c: 30 m: 70 y: 100 k: 0 c: 15 m: 35 y: 50 k: 0 Typeface: Book Antiqua Regular thirsty 13species Acknowledgements The Victorian National Parks Association and Environment Victoria acknowledge the Yorta Yorta and Wadi Contents Wadi as Traditional Owners and Victoria’s first co-managers of River Red Gum national parks and pro- tected areas. We also acknowledge all Traditional Owner groups as part of the Murray and Lower Darling Introduction .................................................................................................................. 4 Rivers Indigenous Nations (MLDRIN). We thank all of the people and organisations that have contributed images or information to this Victoria’s new national parks .................................................................................. 6 publication. This includes, but is not limited to: Birds Australia, Keith Ward, The Australian Reptile Centre, Department of Sustainability and Environment, Shepparton News, and the Victorian Environmental Report urges water buy-back ................................................................................. 7 Assessment Council. Time for Victoria to pitch in ...................................................................................
    [Show full text]
  • June 2019 No 277 Caring for Parks – by the Numbers Barmah Wetland
    CARING FOR PARKS – BY THE NUMBERS JUNE 2019 NO 277 BARMAH WETLAND STRATEGIC ACTION PLAN VICTORIA’S DEER MANAGEMENT STRATEGY THE NATURAL WONDERS OF WOMBAT FOREST WESTERN GRASSLAND RESERVES FAILURE ZOMBIE WESTERN FOREST AGREEMENTS ADVENTURES IN REEF RECOVERY Be part of nature CONTENTS PRESIDENT Bruce McGregor 3 From the President DIRECTOR Matt Ruchel Level 3, 60 Leicester St, Carlton, VIC 3053 4 Updates ABN 34 217 717 593 Telephone: (03) 9341 6500 5 Caring for parks – by the numbers Email: [email protected] Web: www.vnpa.org.au 6-9 Compare the pair OUR VISION The Victorian National Parks Association 10 Nature policy still struggling in federal context vision is to ensure Victoria is a place with a diverse and healthy natural environment 11-13 Victoria – state of nature decline that is protected, respected and enjoyed by all. Everyone can help in the conservation of Victoria’s wild 14-16 Victoria’s Western Grassland Reserves failure and beautiful places. To find out how you can help, visit www.vnpa.org.au/support or call us on (03) 9341 6500. 17 Project Hindmarsh and Grow West Community Planting EDITOR Meg Sobey 18 Are you our next VNPA Council Secretary? PUBLISHING POLICY All advertisements should be compatible with 18 BWAG Committee needs new members VNPA policies. Publication of an advertisement does not imply endorsement by the VNPA Inc. of the 19-21 The natural wonders of Wombat Forest advertised product or service. The VNPA reserves the right to refuse any advertisement at any time. 21 From recent fires to recovery Park Watch may be quoted without permission provided that acknowledgement is made.
    [Show full text]
  • Basin-Wide Environmental Watering Strategy
    Basin-wide environmental watering strategy Murray–Darling Basin Authority 24 November 2014 Published by Murray–Darling Basin Authority. MDBA Publication No 20/14 ISBN 978-1-922177-96-4 (print) ISBN 978-1-922177-95-7 (online) ©Murray–Darling Basin Authority for and on behalf of the Commonwealth of Australia, 2014. With the exception of the Commonwealth Coat of Arms, the MDBA logo, all photographs, graphics and trade marks, this publication is provided under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia Licence. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/au The MDBA’s preference is that you attribute this publication (and any material sourced from it) using the following wording: Title: Basin-wide environmental watering strategy Source: Licensed from the Murray–Darling Basin Authority, under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia Licence. Author: Murray–Darling Basin Authority Editor: Kerryn Molloy The MDBA provides this information in good faith but to the extent permitted by law, the MDBA and the Commonwealth exclude all liability for adverse consequences arising directly or indirectly from using any information or material contained within this publication. Cover image: Aerial view of a large ibis colony in the Gwydir Wetlands in 2012. Photo: Joshua Smith, courtesy of the NSW Office of Environment & Heritage Acknowledgement of the Traditional Owners of the Murray–Darling Basin The Murray–Darling Basin Authority acknowledges and pays respect to the Traditional Owners, and their Nations, of the Murray–Darling Basin, who have a deep cultural, social, environmental, spiritual and economic connection to their lands and waters. The MDBA understands the need for recognition of Traditional Owner knowledge and cultural values in natural resource management associated with the Basin.
    [Show full text]