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34th NPW Advisory Council meeting

The following is a summary of matters, of relevance to Advisory Committees, considered by the Advisory Council at its meeting held on 10 and 11 May 2011. This meeting was held at Toorale Station, Bourke and involved usual Advisory Council business and a field trip to consider the management issues of the reserve. The Advisory Council also had the opportunity to meet with members of the Far West Region Advisory Committee.

Plans of Management

Council made recommendations that the Minister adopt the plans of management for the following areas:

  • Nadgigomar Nature Reserve (South Coast and Far South Coast Regions)

Deputy Chief Executive’s report to Council

The following is a summary of issues Sally Barnes, Deputy Chief Executive, Parks and Wildlife Group discussed with Council:

  • New Minister – The Hon Robyn Parker MP, Minister for the Environment
  • Creation of the Office of Environment and Heritage within the Department of Premier and Cabinet
  • Government has indicated intent to transfer management of marine parks from the Office of Environment and Heritage

Other Council business:

Additional Advice

The Council’s Management Planning Sub Committee provided advice on the following issues:

  • Mummel Gulf National Park
  • Sustainability Guidelines
  • Hunter Region Advisory Committee’s recommendations on Columby National Park Plan of Management
  • Southern Ranges Region Advisory Committee’s recommendations on Tallaganda National Park and State Conservation Area Plan of Management

Policy issues

Council considered the following policy issues:

  • Australian Walking Track Grading System
  • Worimi Regulation
  • Lord Howe Island Regulation Review
  • Species Specific Code of Practice for Rehabilitating Fauna
  • Whole Plant Management Plan

Conservation Planning and Community Participation

  • Campground hosts trial
  • Community partnerships
  • The Reserve Establishment Program
  • Park sign interpretation
  • Environmental education as an ongoing issue of discussion

Perisher Village Project

Sally Barnes, Deputy Chief Executive Parks and Wildlife presented on the Perisher Village Development Project.

Other Reports

Council received written reports on the PWG Visitor Accommodation Project Update, Mimosa Rocks National Park Plan of Management and the Far South Coast Escarpment Parks Plan of Management.

Toorale Station, Bourke

Mark Peacock, Director Western led a tour of Toorale on Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday morning discussing various management issues on the property. Members of the Far West Region Advisory Committee joined the Advisory Council for the tour. Sites visited include the Historic Homestead Precinct, Ross Billabong, Dicks Dam and Mount Talowla. Council members were provided with an overview of the purchase and management of Toorale and a copy of the Draft Interim Management Guidelines for Toorale Station.

The Advisory Council would like to acknowledge and thank the NPWS staff in the Western Branch, in particular the Bourke Area Office and the Broken Hill Office, for all the work involved in organising and leading the trip to Toorale.

Further Information

If you require further information on any matters in this summary please contact Alison Verwey, Stakeholder Liaison Officer at alison.verwey@environment.nsw.gov.au or on (02) 9585 6337.

JANE JUDD
Chair
National Parks and Wildlife Advisory Council

Page last updated: 16 June 2011