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Management documents

OEH is progressively developing plans of management and fire management plans for each national park and reserve to:

• manage reserves so they balance the needs of conservation and visitors
• protect native ecosystems and people from bushfires.

Plans of management have been prepared for almost 70% of reserves. These plans:

• list natural and cultural heritage features that must be protected such as threatened species and Aboriginal sites
• include strategies to manage threats such as pest animals and weeds
• outline facilities planned for development
• enable OEH to plan ahead and make the best use of resources.

Fire management plans and strategies have been prepared for all reserves. These plans:

• contain methods for suppressing fires
• describe when and where any prescribed burning and hazard reduction should be carried out.