Parks Victoria Annual Report 2000-01

Chairman’s ForewordPeter BuzzardChairman, Parks VictoriaThe Hon. Sherryl Garbutt MPMinister for Environment andConservationDear Minister,On behalf of the Board, I am delighted to submit the fifth Parks Victoria Annual Report to you.This year, Parks Victoria continued to deliver high-quality parks services on behalf of the State.The skills, dedication and commitment of the staff of Parks Victoria ensure that this work is carriedout with a high level of expertise, borne out once again by the organisation’s achievements this year,particularly in the field of environmental management.Of course, in this International Year of Volunteers, Parks Victoria is delighted to acknowledge the supportand dedication of the many volunteers who offer their time to help preserve and enhance our preciousparklands. The assistance, expertise and passion of the individuals and hundreds of groups who wereinvolved in a range of projects in our parks have been integral to our achievements.In July 2000, Dr Geoff Wescott and Pam Robinson were appointed to the Board, and Don Saunders wasappointed in February 2001.There are many achievements described in the annual report and I would urge you to take special noteof the significant ones highlighted on pages 4 – 7 of the report.Finally I would like to thank you, Minister, for your support and close involvement with Parks Victoriaduring the year.Peter BuzzardChairmanParks VictoriaSeptember 20011