cultural features. As part of a series of similar This Management Plan covers Lawson Parks in the North East, these two Parks will State Park (13 150 ha) and Mount Granya play an important role in nature-based tourism in State Park (6140 ha). These Parks are the Upper Murray area. separated by a small forested area including State forest and privately owned land. The Parks share many characteristics and Major management directions for the Parks are management issues. outlined below. Extending from Lake Hume and the Murray The remote character and scenic River in the north to the Murray Valley qualities of the Parks will be protected. Highway in the south, these Parks form a Significant features, and flora and large tract of remote and undeveloped land. fauna will be given special protection. Both Parks contain a range of environments A pest plant and animal strategy will be with significant conservation values. prepared which identifies key sites, The Parks are not highly visited but offer a target species and methods of control. range of opportunities for recreational Visitation will be increased through the activities, especially bushwalking, promotion of three key visitor contact picnicking and self-reliant camping. points, located near major tourist These Parks will be managed for conservation routes. and recreation consistent with their State Park A new picnic and camping area will be status. Management will aim to retain an established at Kurrajongs’ in undeveloped and remote character and to ‘The Mount Lawson State Park within easy protect and enhance the largely undisturbed access of the Murray River Road. environments of each Park. New walking tracks will be constructed Visitors will be able to use low key visitor to improve access for visitors. facilities while enjoying a sense of remoteness, pleasant scenery and interesting
This Management Plan covers Lawson State Park (13 150 ha) and Mount Granya State Park (6140 ha). These Parks are separated by a small forested area including State forest and privately owned land. The Parks share many characteristics and management issues. Extending from Lake Hume and the Murray River in the north to the Murray Valley Highway in the south, these Parks form a large tract of remote and undeveloped land. Both Parks contain a range of environments with significant conservation values. The Parks are not highly visited but offer a range of opportunities for recreational activities, especially bushwalking, picnicking and self-reliant camping. These Parks will be managed for conservation and recreation consistent with their State Park status. Management will aim to retain an undeveloped and remote character and to protect and enhance the largely undisturbed environments of each Park. Visitors will be able to use low key visitor facilities while enjoying a sense of remoteness, pleasant scenery and interesting cultural features. As part of a series of similar Parks in the North East, these two Parks will play an important role in nature-based tourism in the Upper Murray area. Major management directions for the Parks are outlined below. The remote character and scenic qualities of the Parks will be protected. Significant features, and flora and fauna will be given special protection. A pest plant and animal strategy will be prepared which identifies key sites, target species and methods of control. Visitation will be increased through the promotion of three key visitor contact points, located near major tourist routes. A new picnic and camping area will be established at ‘The Kurrajongs’ in Mount Lawson State Park within easy access of the Murray River Road. New walking tracks will be constructed to improve access for visitors.
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