Park protection The Parks are managed in accordance with Parks Victoria guidelines for the Protect human life, the Parks and adjacent management of parks and LCC lands from injury by fire. recommendations, and with other plans and guidelines, including: Eradicate, or otherwise control, introduced plants, animals and diseases. Port Phillip Area Fire Protection Plan (CNR 1992); The Park visit Melbourne Parks and Waterways Guide Provide opportunities for to Priorities for Melbourne’s Open Space appropriate recreation and tourism. Network (MPW 1995); Promote and encourage an appreciation, Regional Strategy Plan (UYVDRA 1992). understanding and enjoyment of the Park management aims natural and cultural values and their recreational opportunities. The National Parks Act, in particular sections Encourage appropriate park use 4, 17 and 18, provides the basis for and visitor behaviour, and foster a management of the Parks. The following conservation ethic in visitors and management aims are derived from those an understanding of minimal sections, and as such broadly govern all impact behaviour. aspects of park management. Take reasonable steps to ensure the Resource conservation safety of visitors. Preserve and protect the Other natural environment. Provide for and encourage scientific Allow natural environmental processes to research, surveys and monitoring that continue with the minimum of will contribute to a better understanding interference. and management of the Parks. Maintain biodiversity. Co-operate with local, State and interstate government authorities, the Conserve features of community and other interested archaeological, historical and cultural significance. organisations to assist in the management of the Parks.
The Parks are managed in accordance with Parks Victoria guidelines for the management of parks and LCC recommendations, and with other plans and guidelines, including: Port Phillip Area Fire Protection Plan (CNR 1992); Melbourne Parks and Waterways Guide to Priorities for Melbourne’s Open Space Network (MPW 1995); Regional Strategy Plan (UYVDRA 1992). Park management aims The National Parks Act, in particular sections 4, 17 and 18, provides 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 interference. Maintain biodiversity. Conserve features of archaeological, historical and cultural significance. Park protection 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 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 local, State and interstate government authorities, the community and other interested organisations to assist in the management of the Parks.