Victorian National Parks Association

The Victorian National Parks Association (VNPA) is the prime supporter of nature conservation in the Australian state of Victoria. VNPA meets regularly with heads of government agencies and State Government ministers in order to promote and achieve various conservation goals.

History

The Victorian National Parks Association was formed in 1952 when Victoria had 13 national parks and lacked any legislation governing these parks. As of 2007, Victoria had 52 national parks (including 13 marine national parks), 30 state parks, three wilderness parks, and 11 marine sanctuaries protected under the National Parks Act.[1] The expansion of the state's parks has led to VNPA encouraging the state government and other private entities to provide additional funding for the conservation of these important areas.[2]

Campaigns

See also

References

  1. "Who Is The VNPA?". Victorian National Parks Association. 2007-10. Archived from the original on 2008-02-01. Retrieved 2008-02-05. Check date values in: |date= (help)
  2. Melissa Fyfe (2004-06-04). "State Goes Greener as Parks Expand". The Age. Retrieved 2008-02-06.
  3. Sarah Wotherspoon (2008-01-26). "Murray Logging Appeal". Herald Sun. Retrieved 2008-02-05.
  4. "Parks 'Needed' To Save River Red Gums". The Age. 2007-09-25. Retrieved 2008-02-06.
  5. Darren Gray (2004-07-07). "The Graze Debate Over Alpine Country". The Age. Retrieved 2008-02-06.
  6. Claire Miller (2005-01-09). "Cattlemen Take Case to Canberra". The Age. Retrieved 2008-02-06.
  7. Kirsty Simpson (2003-10-26). "Alpine Cattle Row Revived". The Age. Retrieved 2008-02-06.
  8. Melissa Fyfe (2004-11-16). "Marine Park Ban on Gas, Oil Searches". The Age. Retrieved 2008-02-06.
  9. "How the Battle for Point Nepean Unfolded". The Age. 2004-01-11. Retrieved 2008-02-06.
  10. Melissa Fyfe (2003-08-02). "Traditional Owners Back Community Bid for Point Nepean". The Age. Retrieved 2008-02-06.
  11. Jason Dowling (2006-01-22). "Walk in the Park for Victorians Follows Long Battle". The Age. Retrieved 2008-02-06.

External links

VPNA official website

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