Public participation is an integral component to the development of management plans. Members of the public are invited to be involved in the planning process in several ways, including attending public workshops and forums, asking questions and providing information on knowledge and/or "wants" related to the parks. Through contact made with a wide range of interested groups and individuals, Parks Victoria seeks to ensure that the plans appropriately address issues that are raised during the planning process.

HOW YOU CAN PARTICIPATE		DEVELOPMENT OF THE PLANS
Register interest Provide background information and comments that may assist the planning team You can register your interest here		Data gathering, issues identification and community consultation Collate resource information including values and threats Consult widely with Advisory Group, interested groups, individuals and relevant agencies on the vision for the parks Identify issues and suggesting resolutions
Provide further information and comments to assist the planning team		Prepare draft management plan Continue consultation, collection of resource information and issue identification Define management objectives and strategies Write draft management plan Obtain approval of Parks Victoria Chief Executive
Make written submissions on the draft management plan		Publish draft management plan Exhibit draft management plan for public comment
		Finalise management plan Consider public comments and consult further if necessary Amend management plan Obtain Ministerial approval
		Publish approved plan Publish and release approved management plan Commence implementation