Parks Victoria Annual Report 2000-01

Clockwise from left: The Metropolitan Open Space Strategy: Linking People and Spaces will guide sustainable open space initiatives;Minister Garbutt launches the Wilsons Promontory National Park Draft Management Plan.Wilsons Promontory National Park DraftManagement PlanThis draft plan, released for community consultation inDecember 2000, takes a holistic approach to managing themuch loved “Prom” by integrating Tidal River’s managementwith that of the rest of the park.Ramsar Strategic Directions StatementThe Minister for Environment and Conservation launchedthe first three in a series of draft Ramsar documents outlininga world-leading integrated approach to managing andprotecting wetland sites. The three sites are Western DistrictLakes, Corner Inlet and Western Port.Rosebud ForeshoreParks Victoria completed the Rosebud Landscape MasterPlan, which will guide future environmental and visitormanagement and infrastructure improvements.Directions in Historic Places ManagementThis ground-breaking draft report outlines Parks Victoria’sstrategic long-term heritage conservation goals, which willlead to more effective management and reporting ofhistoric places.Lower Yarra River Future Directions andRecreational GuidelinesParks Victoria developed guidelines for the recreational useof the Lower Yarra. We have begun implementing the plan’srecommendations and have drafted an Action Plan.Westgate Park Stormwater Catchmentand Retention SystemStage one was completed, which included the completion ofa consultant’s report on the wetland design and subsequentearth works and pump installation.7