archaeological, historical and Recommendations of the former Land cultural significance. Conservation Council (LCC 1982; 1983) relating to the Parks include providing for Park protection recreational and educational experiences associated with enjoying and understanding Protect water catchments and streams. the natural environment. A recommendation Protect human life, the Parks and in relation to both Parks was to provide for adjacent lands from injury by fire. apiculture. Eradicate or otherwise control The Parks are managed in accordance with introduced plants, animals and diseases. park guidelines for the management of parks and LCC recommendations and other plans The Park visit and guidelines, including: Provide opportunities for Portland Region Fire Protection Plan appropriate recreation and tourism. (CFL 1989a) Promote and encourage an appreciation, Horsham Region Fire Protection Plan understanding and enjoyment of the (CFL 1989b) Parks’ natural and cultural values and Code of Practice for Fire Management their recreational opportunities. on Public Land (CNR 1995a). Encourage appropriate park use and visitor behaviour, and foster a Park management aims conservation ethic in visitors and Sections 4 (Objects) and 17 of the National an understanding of minimal Parks Act provide the basis for management of impact behaviour. the Parks. The following management aims Take reasonable steps to ensure the are derived from those sections, and as such safety of visitors. broadly govern all aspects of park management. Other Provide for and encourage scientific Resource conservation research, surveys and monitoring that Preserve and protect the will contribute to a better understanding natural environment. and management of the Parks. Allow natural environmental processes to Co-operate with State and continue with the minimum of Commonwealth government authorities, disturbance, and maintain biodiversity. the community and other interested organisations to assist in the Conserve features of management of the Parks.
Recommendations of the former Land Conservation Council (LCC 1982; 1983) relating to the Parks include providing for recreational and educational experiences associated with enjoying and understanding the natural environment. A recommendation in relation to both Parks was to provide for apiculture. The Parks are managed in accordance with park guidelines for the management of parks and LCC recommendations and other plans and guidelines, including: Portland Region Fire Protection Plan (CFL 1989a) Horsham Region Fire Protection Plan (CFL 1989b) Code of Practice for Fire Management on Public Land (CNR 1995a). Park management aims Sections 4 (Objects) and 17 of the National Parks Act provide the basis for management of the Parks. The following management aims are derived from those sections, and as such broadly govern all aspects of park management. Resource conservation Preserve and protect the natural environment. Allow natural environmental processes to continue with the minimum of disturbance, and maintain biodiversity. Conserve features of archaeological, historical and cultural significance. Park protection Protect water catchments and streams. Protect human life, the Parks and adjacent lands from injury by fire. Eradicate or otherwise control introduced plants, animals and diseases. The Park visit Provide opportunities for appropriate recreation and tourism. Promote and encourage an appreciation, understanding and enjoyment of the Parks’ natural and cultural values and their recreational opportunities. Encourage appropriate park use and visitor behaviour, and foster a conservation ethic in visitors and an understanding of minimal impact behaviour. Take reasonable steps to ensure the safety of visitors. Other Provide for and encourage scientific research, surveys and monitoring that will contribute to a better understanding and management of the Parks. Co-operate with State and Commonwealth government authorities, the community and other interested organisations to assist in the management of the Parks.