Parks plan for future management

FROM the You Yangs to the Otways, local residents are encouraged to view Parks Victoria’s new draft Land Management Strategy and provide feedback on how parks will be managed for the next 10 years.

The draft strategy is a state-wide document that sets out a long-term plan for the protection, management and use of Parks Victoria land.

Parks Victoria will use the strategy to guide how it responds to the complex social, cultural and environmental challenges, including working alongside Traditional Owners, increasing demand for visitor experiences, a growing population and climate change.

Once finalised, the Land Management Strategy will be an important guide for developing and reviewing park management plans and set out priorities for partners, stakeholders and community.

Energy, the Environment and Climate Change Minister Lily D’Ambrosio said the consultation, which closes on November 1, was a “significant opportunity for the Victorian community to have their say and make sure our parks are healthy and resilient for future generations”.

People can read the draft strategy and share their feedback online via Engage Victoria at engage.vic.gov.au/lms