http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/explore/parks/mount-eccles-national-park/plans-and-projects/ngootyoong-gunditj-ngootoong-mara/ngootyoong-gunditj,-ngootyoong-mara Recent blogs posts http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/explore/parks/mount-eccles-national-park/plans-and-projects/ngootyoong-gunditj-ngootoong-mara/ngootyoong-gunditj,-ngootyoong-mara/discussion-paper-test http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/explore/parks/mount-eccles-national-park/plans-and-projects/ngootyoong-gunditj-ngootoong-mara/ngootyoong-gunditj,-ngootyoong-mara/discussion-paper-test ‘Ngootyoong Gunditj, Ngootyoong Mara’South West Management Plan Roads and Access (download a PDF from the Resources page) BACKGROUND Roads and tracks within the ‘Ngootyoong Gunditj, Ngootyoong Mara’ South West Management Plan area connect people with the spectacular coastal, river, forest and volcanic scenic views. These roads and tracks create ... Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:29:31 +1100 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/explore/parks/mount-eccles-national-park/plans-and-projects/ngootyoong-gunditj-ngootoong-mara/ngootyoong-gunditj,-ngootyoong-mara/natural-values-discussion-paper http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/explore/parks/mount-eccles-national-park/plans-and-projects/ngootyoong-gunditj-ngootoong-mara/ngootyoong-gunditj,-ngootyoong-mara/natural-values-discussion-paper ‘Ngootyoong Gunditj, Ngootyoong Mara’South West Management Plan Natural Values (download a PDF from the Resources page) Background Effective management of the range of ecosystems in the planning area needs to be based on a sound understanding of the natural values and ecological processes that occur across the landscape, as ... Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:08:04 +1100 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/explore/parks/mount-eccles-national-park/plans-and-projects/ngootyoong-gunditj-ngootoong-mara/ngootyoong-gunditj,-ngootyoong-mara/invasive-species-discussion-paper http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/explore/parks/mount-eccles-national-park/plans-and-projects/ngootyoong-gunditj-ngootoong-mara/ngootyoong-gunditj,-ngootyoong-mara/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 ... Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:30:54 +1100 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/explore/parks/mount-eccles-national-park/plans-and-projects/ngootyoong-gunditj-ngootoong-mara/ngootyoong-gunditj,-ngootyoong-mara/water-and-catchments-discussion-paper http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/explore/parks/mount-eccles-national-park/plans-and-projects/ngootyoong-gunditj-ngootoong-mara/ngootyoong-gunditj,-ngootyoong-mara/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 ... Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:29:06 +1100 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/explore/parks/mount-eccles-national-park/plans-and-projects/ngootyoong-gunditj-ngootoong-mara/ngootyoong-gunditj,-ngootyoong-mara/visitor-experience-discussion-paper2 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/explore/parks/mount-eccles-national-park/plans-and-projects/ngootyoong-gunditj-ngootoong-mara/ngootyoong-gunditj,-ngootyoong-mara/visitor-experience-discussion-paper2 ‘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 ... Tue, 14 Feb 2012 15:51:58 +1100 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/explore/parks/mount-eccles-national-park/plans-and-projects/ngootyoong-gunditj-ngootoong-mara/ngootyoong-gunditj,-ngootyoong-mara/visitor-experience-discussion-paper http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/explore/parks/mount-eccles-national-park/plans-and-projects/ngootyoong-gunditj-ngootoong-mara/ngootyoong-gunditj,-ngootyoong-mara/visitor-experience-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, ... Tue, 14 Feb 2012 15:59:10 +1100 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/explore/parks/mount-eccles-national-park/plans-and-projects/ngootyoong-gunditj-ngootoong-mara/ngootyoong-gunditj,-ngootyoong-mara/fire-management-discussion-paper http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/explore/parks/mount-eccles-national-park/plans-and-projects/ngootyoong-gunditj-ngootoong-mara/ngootyoong-gunditj,-ngootyoong-mara/fire-management-discussion-paper ‘Ngootyoong Gunditj, Ngootyoong Mara’ South West Management Plan Fire Management (download a PDF from the Resources page) BACKGROUND Fire is a part of our natural environment, driving regeneration and maintaining the health of species and ecosystems. The last decade has seen a dramatic increase in the number, size and severity ... Thu, 16 Feb 2012 10:51:32 +1100 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/explore/parks/mount-eccles-national-park/plans-and-projects/ngootyoong-gunditj-ngootoong-mara/ngootyoong-gunditj,-ngootyoong-mara/climate-change-discussion-paper http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/explore/parks/mount-eccles-national-park/plans-and-projects/ngootyoong-gunditj-ngootoong-mara/ngootyoong-gunditj,-ngootyoong-mara/climate-change-discussion-paper ‘Ngootyoong Gunditj, Ngootyoong Mara’ South West Management Plan Climate Change (download a PDF from the Resources page) BACKGROUND Climate Change is predicted to impact in a number of areas including water security, coastal communities, energy security, infrastructure, human health, tourism, agriculture, food security, natural ecosystems and sustainable development (Steffen 2009). Of ... Thu, 16 Feb 2012 11:47:24 +1100 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/explore/parks/mount-eccles-national-park/plans-and-projects/ngootyoong-gunditj-ngootoong-mara/ngootyoong-gunditj,-ngootyoong-mara/renaming-of-mount-eccles-national-park-as-budj-bim-national-park-discussion-paper http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/explore/parks/mount-eccles-national-park/plans-and-projects/ngootyoong-gunditj-ngootoong-mara/ngootyoong-gunditj,-ngootyoong-mara/renaming-of-mount-eccles-national-park-as-budj-bim-national-park-discussion-paper ‘Ngootyoong Gunditj, Ngootyoong Mara’ South West Management Plan Why rename Mount Eccles National Park as Budj Bim National Park? (download a PDF from the Resources page) BACKGROUND Mount Eccles National Park is named after the roughly conical shaped peak, Mount Eccles, which is a major feature of the park. The 178 ... Mon, 20 Feb 2012 16:18:11 +1100 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/explore/parks/mount-eccles-national-park/plans-and-projects/ngootyoong-gunditj-ngootoong-mara/ngootyoong-gunditj,-ngootyoong-mara/cultural-heritage-cultural-landscape-discussion-paper http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/explore/parks/mount-eccles-national-park/plans-and-projects/ngootyoong-gunditj-ngootoong-mara/ngootyoong-gunditj,-ngootyoong-mara/cultural-heritage-cultural-landscape-discussion-paper ‘Ngootyoong Gunditj, Ngootyoong Mara’ South West Management Plan Cultural Heritage – Cultural Landscape(download a PDF from the Resources page) BACKGROUND The ‘Ngootyoong Gunditj, Ngootyoong Mara’ South West Management Plan area contains historic places, landscapes and associations representing the rich and diverse history of the area. For the Gunditjmara Traditional Owners ... Mon, 20 Feb 2012 16:37:59 +1100 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/explore/parks/mount-eccles-national-park/plans-and-projects/ngootyoong-gunditj-ngootoong-mara/ngootyoong-gunditj,-ngootyoong-mara/vision http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/explore/parks/mount-eccles-national-park/plans-and-projects/ngootyoong-gunditj-ngootoong-mara/ngootyoong-gunditj,-ngootyoong-mara/vision ‘Ngootyoong Gunditj, Ngootyoong Mara’South West Management Plan Vision (download a PDF from the Resources page) ‘Ngootyoong Gunditj, Ngootyoong Mara’ means Healthy Country, Healthy People. The ‘Ngootyoong Gunditj, Ngootyoong Mara’ South West Management Plan will include the Gunditjmara Traditional Owners as partners in planning for and managing the parks and ... Fri, 30 Mar 2012 13:11:59 +1100 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/explore/parks/mount-eccles-national-park/plans-and-projects/ngootyoong-gunditj-ngootoong-mara/ngootyoong-gunditj,-ngootyoong-mara/gunditjmara-cultural-values-discussion-paper http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/explore/parks/mount-eccles-national-park/plans-and-projects/ngootyoong-gunditj-ngootoong-mara/ngootyoong-gunditj,-ngootyoong-mara/gunditjmara-cultural-values-discussion-paper ‘Ngootyoong Gunditj Ngootyoong Mara’ South West Management Plan Gunditjmara Cultural Values (download a PDF from the Resources page) BACKGROUND The Gunditjmara people are the recognised traditional owners for the South West of Victoria, and have a rich living culture whose heritage is embodied in the landscape. There are many landscapes ... Fri, 30 Mar 2012 13:20:06 +1100 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/explore/parks/mount-eccles-national-park/plans-and-projects/ngootyoong-gunditj-ngootoong-mara/ngootyoong-gunditj,-ngootyoong-mara/sustainable-tourism-discussion-paper http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/explore/parks/mount-eccles-national-park/plans-and-projects/ngootyoong-gunditj-ngootoong-mara/ngootyoong-gunditj,-ngootyoong-mara/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 ... Fri, 30 Mar 2012 13:26:41 +1100