8 IMPLEMENTATION A three-year rolling implementation program will be prepared for the Park to ensure efficient implementation of the Plan. Priorities for management are identified in table 6 as an initial step in this process. 6 PRIORITIES FOR MANAGEMENT MANAGEMENT STRATEGY SECTION IN PLAN Protection Secure sawmilling relics to ensure that they are not removed. 3.5 Implement the Fire Protection Plan. 4.1 Prepare and implement a pest plants and animals control 4.2 strategy. Monitor and identify the cause of tree dieback and take 4.2 appropriate action. The Park visit Assess the opportunities for appropriate tourism within the Park. 5.2, 5.4 Manage the existing network of roads and tracks, and in 5.2.1 particular maintain Samaria Road to 2WD standard. Develop and upgrade car parking at Rocky Point Lookout and at 5.2.1 the beginning of the Mount Samaria Walking Track. Develop Mount Samaria Nature Drive. 5.2.2 Upgrade and extend walking tracks in accordance with table 5. 5.2.3 Develop a site plan for the sawmill 5.3 Erect visitor display boards at the two main Park entry points. 5.3 Develop an interpretation plan for the Park. 5.3 Update existing, and produce new, publications promoting the 5.3 Park and its key features. Upgrade and improve signage within the Park. 5.3 Monitoring and research Encourage surveys and research on significant flora. 3.2 Encourage research on the fire ecology of vegetation 3.2, 4.1 communities within the Park. Undertake fauna surveys to identify any significant species. 3.3 Investigate and document Aboriginal history in the Park. 3.5 Monitor the impact of visitors on Park values. 5.1 Improve collection techniques for visitor use statistics. 5.1
8 IMPLEMENTATION A three-year rolling implementation program will be prepared for the Park to ensure efficient implementation of the Plan. Priorities for management are identified in table 6 as an initial step in this process. 6 PRIORITIES FOR MANAGEMENT MANAGEMENT STRATEGY SECTION IN PLAN Protection 3.5 Secure sawmilling relics to ensure that they are not removed. Implement the Fire Protection Plan. 4.1 Prepare and implement a pest plants and animals control 4.2 strategy. Monitor and identify the cause of tree dieback and take 4.2 appropriate action. The Park visit Assess the opportunities for appropriate tourism within the Park. 5.2, 5.4 Manage the existing network of roads and tracks, and in 5.2.1 particular maintain Samaria Road to 2WD standard. Develop and upgrade car parking at Rocky Point Lookout and at 5.2.1 the beginning of the Mount Samaria Walking Track. Develop Mount Samaria Nature Drive. 5.2.2 Upgrade and extend walking tracks in accordance with table 5. 5.2.3 Develop a site plan for the sawmill 5.3 Erect visitor display boards at the two main Park entry points. 5.3 Develop an interpretation plan for the Park. 5.3 Update existing, and produce new, publications promoting the 5.3 Park and its key features. Upgrade and improve signage within the Park. 5.3 Monitoring and research Encourage surveys and research on significant flora. 3.2 Encourage research on the fire ecology of vegetation 3.2, 4.1 communities within the Park. Undertake fauna surveys to identify any significant species. 3.3 Investigate and document Aboriginal history in the Park. 3.5 Monitor the impact of visitors on Park values. 5.1 Improve collection techniques for visitor use statistics. 5.1
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