B. Marshall (Austral Heritage Consultants) was commissioned by The Wathaurong Aboriginal Cooperative Ltd the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources to has, in conjunction with Aboriginal Affairs undertake an archaeological survey of the Angahook-Lorne State Victoria (AAV), recently appointed a Cultural Park and Anglesea Heath in 1995. The study area was Heritage Officer to liaise with land approximately 6,000 hectares but included only a small part of management agencies regarding proposed Anglesea Heath. The survey revealed the presence of significant development and site identification and archaeological sites both in Anglesea Heath and in protection. has appointed a Corporate State Park. The accompanying report written by Marshall Relations Officer with specific responsibilities (1995) states: Heath contains the Anglesea River and for Aboriginal liaison and consultation. The ‘Anglesea this river is likely to have been the major focus of past aboriginal Officer is based in Perth, but is available to occupation, both for subsistence and transport throughout the support cultural liaison activities in Anglesea hinterland. Therefore, it is likely that topographic units such as Heath. gullies and swamps will AIMS have relatively high site densities and are more likely to be better Management Outcomes for this Key Area are to: sampled than they were in Angahook-Lorne State Park’. Marshall’s Protect the Aboriginal cultural heritage report makes a series of recommendations that need to be within Anglesea followed, especially with regard to road and track construction and maintenance. Protect significant archaeological sites. ANGLESEA HEATH MANAGEMENT PLAN ~ NOVEMBER 2002 36
B. Marshall (Austral Heritage Consultants) was commissioned by the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources to undertake an archaeological survey of the Angahook-Lorne State Park and Anglesea Heath in 1995. The study area was approximately 6,000 hectares but included only a small part of Anglesea Heath. The survey revealed the presence of significant archaeological sites both in Anglesea Heath and in State Park. The accompanying report written by Marshall (1995) states: ‘Anglesea Heath contains the Anglesea River and this river is likely to have been the major focus of past aboriginal occupation, both for subsistence and transport throughout the hinterland. Therefore, it is likely that topographic units such as gullies and swamps will have relatively high site densities and are more likely to be better sampled than they were in Angahook-Lorne State Park’. Marshall’s report makes a series of recommendations that need to be followed, especially with regard to road and track construction and maintenance. The Wathaurong Aboriginal Cooperative Ltd has, in conjunction with Aboriginal Affairs Victoria (AAV), recently appointed a Cultural Heritage Officer to liaise with land management agencies regarding proposed development and site identification and protection. has appointed a Corporate Relations Officer with specific responsibilities for Aboriginal liaison and consultation. The Officer is based in Perth, but is available to support cultural liaison activities in Anglesea Heath. AIMS Management Outcomes for this Key Area are to: Protect the Aboriginal cultural heritage within Anglesea Protect significant archaeological sites. 36 ANGLESEA HEATH MANAGEMENT PLAN ~ NOVEMBER 2002
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