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Fire recovery

Regrowth after bushfire 

Over 287,000 hectares of Victoria’s parks and forests were burnt in the February 2009 bushfires. The most severely affected parks were:

  • Kinglake National Park
  • Cathedral Range State Park
  • Yarra Ranges National Park
  • Wilsons Promontory National Park
  • Bunyip State Park

Since that day, Parks Victoria and DEPI have been working closely with the Fire Recovery Unit (and previously with the Victorian Bushfire Reconstruction and Recovery Authority) to rebuild and reopen areas.

Bushfire Recovery Plan for Public Land

This plan, developed by DEPI and Parks Victoria, guides the recovery of Victorian public land affected by the 2009 bushfires.

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Barriers shore up the future of the rare Shaw Galaxias

09 May 2013

A partnership between Government agencies, volunteers and scientists has installed barriers to save a rare alpine fish that was in danger of extinction. Parks Victoria, the Department of Environment and Primary Industries (DEPI) Arthur Rylah Institute (ARI), West Gippsland Catchment Management Authority (WGCMA), VRfish and the Australian Trout Foundation …

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Botanical Drawing and Painting Art classes

11 May 2013 10:00am - 8 Jun 2013 2:30pm

This course is an intensive introduction to Botanical Drawing and Painting. Develop observation skills and learn about tonal values, pencil and ink rendering, composition, colour, watercolour and gouache' Explore, develop and understand a variety of techniques to create your own detailed botanical studies. Time: Saturdays 11 May to 8 June, 5 x 4.5 hours = 20 …

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Jells Park South Farmers Market

18 May 2013 8:00am-1:00pm

Monthly market (every third Saturday of the month except January). Fresh local and regional produce including some plants. Up to 50 stalls.

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AGM FoLD

18 May 2013 10:00am-3:00pm

AGM of FoLD, BBQ lunch and guest speakers. Discussion to improve signage in the NP. New members welcome.

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Million Paws Walk

19 May 2013 8:00am-3:00pm

An annual event where pets take their owners for a walk around the lake to raise funds to support RSPCA services.