Regional Planning
At the regional level, the East Gippsland Catchment Management Authority (external link) has produced a draft East Gippsland Regional Vegetation Plan describing the vegetation of the region and identifying those vegetation types considered most at risk. The plan also proposes a range of strategies and programs for reversing overall vegetation loss and decline across the East Gippsland region. Another regional strategy of relevance to vegetation management is the East Gippsland Regional Catchment Strategy which identifies the importance of biodiversity to the region. Copies of these strategies can be obtained from the East Gippsland Catchment Management Authority.
Public Land
There are a number of policy documents, strategic plans and management plans available that focus on the protection and management of vegetation on public land within the region. This includes vegetation within reserves, State forests and council-owned land.
Reserves
Parks Victoria (external link) is responsible for the management of reserved areas in Victoria. All National and State Parks are managed according to park management plans, which aim to establish long term frameworks to protect important conservation values of these areas and to provide visitor opportunities.
State Forests
Responsibility for the management of State Forests in East Gippsland rests with the Department of Sustainability and Environment Forests Division. These areas are managed according to Forest Management Plans, which aim to ensure that the natural and cultural values of these areas are maintained and that the use of forest resources provide long-term community benefit. The East Gippsland Forest Management Plan provides a network of protected areas that complements:
- the system of national parks and conservation reserves in East Gippsland,
- a framework for sustainable use of the forest for timber production and other purposes,
- a process for adapting to change in a systematic, orderly manner.
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This document was last reviewed on 09/12/2008