08-08-2003, 06:43 AM
Source: http://www.calm.wa.gov.au/news/news.cgi?item=1060306836
08/08/2003
State Government begins planning for another new marine reserve
The planning process to consider the creation of a marine conservation reserve in the Walpole and Nornalup inlets on the south coast is under way.
Environment Minister Judy Edwards today said the Walpole-Nornalup inlets composed one of the Government's five priority areas for addition to the State's marine conservation reserves network.
"The Walpole-Nornalup inlets and surrounding rivers form one of the most pristine and undisturbed estuarine systems in Western Australia," Dr Edwards said.
"The creation of a marine conservation reserve for this system will contribute to the conservation of the areas' distinctive ecological values and help manage human use on a sustainable basis.
"It is also about ensuring that we protect this unique environment not just for today, but for future generations."
The Minister said planning for the marine park followed the recent announcement of the appointment of the community advisory committee for the proposed Geographe Bay - Leeuwin Naturaliste - Hardy Inlet marine reserve.
"The State Government is also nearing completion of a new marine park in Jurien Bay, which will be the first created since 1990," she said.
"There is now a very clear difference between the Gallop Government's commitment to protecting WA's marine life and the non-existent record of the State Opposition."
Dr Edwards said the Department of Conservation and Land Management had begun the planning process for the creation of the proposed reserve. This process would be conducted in conjunction with the local and wider community and integrated with the planning process for the proposed Walpole Wilderness Area.
A focus group, consisting of local community members and staff from the department, would drive the development of a management plan for the proposed reserve.
"Tourism, recreational fishing and other activities will be fully considered in the development of a management plan for the area in recognition of the importance of these uses to the community," the Minister said.
"The management planning process provides for consideration of three different categories of marine conservation reserve and two of these reserves may be zoned for particular uses and purposes.
"This provides considerable flexibility to recommend a reserve type and zoning to facilitate the conservation, sustainable use and the community aspirations for the area.
"It is vital that the community is involved in the planning of the proposed reserve and contributes it knowledge and outlines its aspirations for the future management of the area."
Dr Edwards said CALM would be providing further information to the broader community through a local public information presentation to be held in Walpole, with regular updates available on the department's NatureBase website and in its Marine Conservation Matters newsletter.
People who want more information about the marine reserve process and what the proposed reserve may mean, can contact the department's Marine Conservation Branch in Fremantle on 9336 0121, or the local departmental office in Walpole on 9840 1251.
Minister's office: 9220 5050
Now that this govt has "SAVED NINGALOO" it's hell bent on saving everything whether it need ssaving or not - in the hopes it will win back government despite the fact it killed every fish in the Swan River and has people on water restrictions for the last few years!
I'd say given the stance of kim chance with regard to pro netting and now this mad marine parks thing, spreading like a virus - that recreational fishing in this state is basically in it's death throes.
It seems their policy at cabinet level is ...
Kick all the rec fishers out, net all the fish and sell em - then pump the bloody water to Perth so we can kill all the remaining fish in the swan river with it.
Hard to believe such ecological vanfdalism could be so cleverly disguised as "conservation" isn't it!! :mad:
Trow de bums out!!!
Gallups a galah, Chance is a fishnets freak...Alana's a piss tank in charge of roat transport...what a mottley crew, what chance have we or our precious fish and the water they live in GOT with this crew of misfits at the helm????
Vote trouty 1 for benevolent dic tater!. :D :cool:
It's the only hope left! ;)
Cheers!
08/08/2003
State Government begins planning for another new marine reserve
The planning process to consider the creation of a marine conservation reserve in the Walpole and Nornalup inlets on the south coast is under way.
Environment Minister Judy Edwards today said the Walpole-Nornalup inlets composed one of the Government's five priority areas for addition to the State's marine conservation reserves network.
"The Walpole-Nornalup inlets and surrounding rivers form one of the most pristine and undisturbed estuarine systems in Western Australia," Dr Edwards said.
"The creation of a marine conservation reserve for this system will contribute to the conservation of the areas' distinctive ecological values and help manage human use on a sustainable basis.
"It is also about ensuring that we protect this unique environment not just for today, but for future generations."
The Minister said planning for the marine park followed the recent announcement of the appointment of the community advisory committee for the proposed Geographe Bay - Leeuwin Naturaliste - Hardy Inlet marine reserve.
"The State Government is also nearing completion of a new marine park in Jurien Bay, which will be the first created since 1990," she said.
"There is now a very clear difference between the Gallop Government's commitment to protecting WA's marine life and the non-existent record of the State Opposition."
Dr Edwards said the Department of Conservation and Land Management had begun the planning process for the creation of the proposed reserve. This process would be conducted in conjunction with the local and wider community and integrated with the planning process for the proposed Walpole Wilderness Area.
A focus group, consisting of local community members and staff from the department, would drive the development of a management plan for the proposed reserve.
"Tourism, recreational fishing and other activities will be fully considered in the development of a management plan for the area in recognition of the importance of these uses to the community," the Minister said.
"The management planning process provides for consideration of three different categories of marine conservation reserve and two of these reserves may be zoned for particular uses and purposes.
"This provides considerable flexibility to recommend a reserve type and zoning to facilitate the conservation, sustainable use and the community aspirations for the area.
"It is vital that the community is involved in the planning of the proposed reserve and contributes it knowledge and outlines its aspirations for the future management of the area."
Dr Edwards said CALM would be providing further information to the broader community through a local public information presentation to be held in Walpole, with regular updates available on the department's NatureBase website and in its Marine Conservation Matters newsletter.
People who want more information about the marine reserve process and what the proposed reserve may mean, can contact the department's Marine Conservation Branch in Fremantle on 9336 0121, or the local departmental office in Walpole on 9840 1251.
Minister's office: 9220 5050
Now that this govt has "SAVED NINGALOO" it's hell bent on saving everything whether it need ssaving or not - in the hopes it will win back government despite the fact it killed every fish in the Swan River and has people on water restrictions for the last few years!
I'd say given the stance of kim chance with regard to pro netting and now this mad marine parks thing, spreading like a virus - that recreational fishing in this state is basically in it's death throes.
It seems their policy at cabinet level is ...
Kick all the rec fishers out, net all the fish and sell em - then pump the bloody water to Perth so we can kill all the remaining fish in the swan river with it.
Hard to believe such ecological vanfdalism could be so cleverly disguised as "conservation" isn't it!! :mad:
Trow de bums out!!!
Gallups a galah, Chance is a fishnets freak...Alana's a piss tank in charge of roat transport...what a mottley crew, what chance have we or our precious fish and the water they live in GOT with this crew of misfits at the helm????
Vote trouty 1 for benevolent dic tater!. :D :cool:
It's the only hope left! ;)
Cheers!