Parks Victoria & 4x4 driving

Submitted: Wednesday, Aug 24, 2005 at 20:48

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Member - Barry W (VIC)

Hi all
Found this document on Parks Victoria web site regarding Four wheel driving - memorandum of co-operation between Parks Vic & Four Wheel Drive Victoria if anyone is interested in reading it
www.parkweb.vic.gov.au/resources/ms_0090.pdf
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Barry

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Reply By: Member - Gary W (VIC) - Thursday, Aug 25, 2005 at 13:27

Thursday, Aug 25, 2005 at 13:27

Well worth a read. Certainly the idea is a good one. Signed over a year ago I wonder how its been going?

Gaz

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Follow Up By: Member - Barry W (VIC) - Thursday, Aug 25, 2005 at 14:28

Thursday, Aug 25, 2005 at 14:28

Hi Gaz
It is encouraging that things are happening behind the scenes
Only to often we only here about the criticisms of 4x4 ie currant affairs programs
cheers
Barry

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Follow Up By: Member - John (Vic) - Thursday, Aug 25, 2005 at 19:19

Thursday, Aug 25, 2005 at 19:19

Going very well, Parks Vic consult with 4wd Vic on a regular basis, they have a very good liaison team working very well together on many issues.

This year one small project is the preparation of track clearing at the end of winter, Parks have already advised that there are many fallen trees and they have asked for assistance from the various 4wd clubs via 4wd Vic to help with the clearing operations.

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Reply By: MAVERICK(WA) - Friday, Aug 26, 2005 at 05:44

Friday, Aug 26, 2005 at 05:44

also to be signed at the november 4wd & fishing show in perth is an mou between wa conservation and land management (calm) & wa 4wd assoc & trackcare wa - seems to be working so far.................if it wasn't for some who just rip the bleep out of some of the bush areas we might not need to be fighting all the time for access. rgds

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Follow Up By: Member - Barry W (VIC) - Friday, Aug 26, 2005 at 16:54

Friday, Aug 26, 2005 at 16:54

Maverick, great to here that similar things are happening over WA
We have done a few trips over your way and have thoughly enjoyed it hopefully the tracks will stay open longer.
Maybe we need a system where we can ring a special number and report these inconsiderate people it appears reading different -posts- that most people are getting sick of the "Cowboys" especially now that track abuse and 4x4s are becoming more and more under scrutiny by the media and the authorities
Happy camping
Barry

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Reply By: mrclaw - Friday, Aug 26, 2005 at 11:05

Friday, Aug 26, 2005 at 11:05

Thanks for that Barry and others. NSW Association lead the charge with a MoU with their Parks Service. The Victorian agreement has been a terrific success story and is moving to greater strength as we have now secured funding for a new member of staff to manage a range of issues with respect to tracks in Victoria. We are presently expanding our MoU to include the department of sustainability and environment which have responsibility for all forest and other crown land area's. If you want anyone can have emailed a copy of our "e news" which is published each month on Victorian issues. All the best and keep on enjoying our great country.
Michael

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Follow Up By: Member - Barry W (VIC) - Friday, Aug 26, 2005 at 16:45

Friday, Aug 26, 2005 at 16:45

Hi Michael
Its great to here about these inititives that go on behind the scenes
unfortunately the hard work done by all involved goes largely unnoticed
and we only here about all the negatives associated to 4x4 driving by the media and that small element of 4x4s that do the wrong thing !!
I'm sure there are a lot of clubs that provide valuable services that go unnoticed by the community at large
As my wife and I enjoy our responsible 4x4 driving mostly in National Parks we really appreciate the work that is being done to keep the tracks open
Keep up the good work
Cheers
Barry

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