Walpole-Nornalup National Park - Department of Environment and ...

24.0 RESEARCH AND MONITORING
BACKGROUND
Walpole-Nornalup National Park has been the subject of detailed biological and social surveys,
carried out to provide information for management of the Park. All the strategies in this management
plan are based on the information obtained. While a great deal of knowledge of the Park exists future
research of specific elements is required. Of particular importance are plant diseases and the
Gondwanan relicts.
While initial data has been collected on the users and use levels in the Park, research needs to be
continued to monitor trends, ensure adequate provision of facilities and prevent degradation.
OBJECTIVES
• Promote and undertake research on the flora, fauna, ecosystem processes, and archaeology of
the Park, with emphasis on disease, the Gondwanan relicts and processes/activities that threaten
or enhance conservation values.
• Develop and implement a monitoring program to determine: a) the impacts of management and
human use on the Park b) changes in the natural environment and other natural processes.
ACTIONS
1. Implement an integrated program of survey, research and monitoring based on the
actions in relevant sections of this plan.
2. Continue to require all researchers to follow dieback disease hygiene procedures.
3. Continue to require all researchers to make their findings readily available to Park,
District staff and the public.
4. Encourage and support other groups, agencies, institutions, volunteers and
individuals to carry out research and monitoring projects relevant to the
conservation and management of the Park.
5. Encourage the establishment of a field station in the Park, or close by, for research
and educational purposes.
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