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

PREFACE
Most national parks and nature reserves in Western Australia are vested in the National Parks and
Nature Conservation Authority (NPNCA) and managed by the Department of Conservation and Land
Management (CALM).
The NPNCA is responsible for the preparation of management plans for all lands that are vested in it.
Plans are prepared on a regional and area basis. Area plans for individual national parks and nature
reserves are being prepared on a priority basis. This plan complements the Southern Forest Region
Regional Management Plan (CALM 1987a).
According to the CALM Act 1984 management plans should contain :
(a) a statement of the policies or guidelines proposed to be followed; and
(b) a summary of operations proposed to be undertaken, for a specified period, not
exceeding 10 years.
National park management plans are designed to cater for the public's demand for recreation
opportunities while maintaining and restoring the natural environment, protecting indigenous flora
and fauna, and preserving archaeological, historic and scientific features.
A draft management plan for Walpole-Nornalup National Park was prepared by CALM and issued
by the NPNCA for public comment. After considering public comment, the NPNCA submitted the
revised plan to the Minister for the Environment for approval. The Minister approved this document
as the management plan for Walpole-Nornalup National Park on 5 February 1992
On 31 October, 1991, the Bush Fires Board endorsed this plan under Section 34(1) of the Bush
Fires Act (1954).
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