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'Ngootyoong Gunditj Ngootjoong Mara'
South West Management Plan

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Mar30 Friday 30 March, 2012

Sustainable Tourism Discussion Paper

Ngootyoong Gunditj, Ngootyoong Mara’ South West Management Plan Sustainable Tourism (download  a PDF from the Resources page) BACKGROUND The planning area provides a rich tourism experience from coastal touring, wildlife watching, Gunditjmara Traditional Owners and non-Indigenous cultural heritage, nature immersion, walking and a variety of stunning landscapes. The Value of Tourism Victoria’s tourism industry is worth an estimated $15.1 billion and accounts for over 179,000 jobs. The Victorian Governments 10 Year Tourism and Events Industry Strategy identifiesnatural attractions as one of Victoria’s key tourism strengths (Tourism Victoria 2008). A nature-based tourism visitor is defined as a one who undertakes at least …

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Feb14 Tuesday 14 February, 2012

Visitor Experience Discussion Paper

‘Ngootyoong Gunditj, Ngootyoong Mara’ South West Management Plan Visitor Experience (download  a PDF from the Resources page) BACKGROUND Within the planning area there is a wide range of visitor experiences and recreational opportunities. A variety of visitor destinations within the planning area are accessed from key towns including Portland, Port Fairy, Casterton, Nelson, Mt Gambier, Hamilton and Warrnambool. The purpose of this paper is to invite community discussion on the future directions for visitor experiences in the planning area. It is important to recognise that in planning for the future, we are not working with a blank slate – the …

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Recreation Activities Discussion Paper

‘Ngootyoong Gunditj, Ngootyoong Mara’South West Management PlanRecreation Activities (download  a PDF from the Resources page) BACKGROUND The ‘Ngootyoong Gunditj, Ngootyoong Mara’ South West Management Plan planning area provides the setting for a wide variety of recreation activities that form part of the broader visitor experience, ranging from short walks, hiking, camping to scenic driving and 4WD touring. These activities are undertaken largely in a self-reliant manner, while some take place in larger, organised groups. Importantly, many activities are run through tour operators supporting a growing tourism industry. Visitors to the area are critical to the regional economy and …

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Water and Catchments Discussion Paper

‘Ngootyoong Gunditj, Ngootyoong Mara’ South West Management Plan Water and Catchments (download  a PDF from the Resources page)   BACKGROUND The planning area supports biodiversity and natural processes that purify water while cycling nutrients and sediments. The rivers, wetlands, estuaries, coasts and marine environments contained in the planning area also provide for recreation, tourism and cultural enrichment. Water provides connection between Sea Country, Stone Country, Forest Country and River/Forest Country. Proper flows are essential in waterways to sustain the values of freshwater ecosystems, to support adjacent habitat and provide connections between catchments and marine environments. River/habitat corridors …

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Feb10 Friday 10 February, 2012

Invasive Species Discussion Paper

‘Ngootyoong Gunditj, Ngootyoong Mara’ South West Management Plan Invasive Species (download  a PDF from the Resources page) BACKGROUND Weeds and pest animals have become widespread across both public and private land throughout Australia. While some of these invasive species have had little impact, a number threaten the viability of native species by degrading and replacing native vegetation and communities, preventing the regeneration of habitat, disturbing soil and promoting erosion and, in the case of introduced predators, preying on vulnerable native animals. The impacts of some species have the potential to substantially increase in fire affected areas and with predicted …

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