Draft Management Plan released for public comment

Parks Victoria has released the first draft management plan for Devilbend Natural Features Reserve.

This draft plan is now released for public comment. It contains the proposed vision for the reserve, and management directions and strategies to implement the vision. The key information about natural and cultural values and visitor opportunities on which the plan is based is also included.

Devilbend Natural Features Reserve Draft Management Plan (1.4mb PDF)

The publication of this draft plan gives people a further opportunity to contribute to the planning for the reserve's future management. Community organisations, groups, agencies and individuals are invited to make written submissions by Wednesday 18 March 2009.

The Practical Ecology report was commissioned by Parks Victoria to build on previous studies and inform the preparation of the Draft Management Plan

Practical Ecology - Flora and Fauna Assessment and Recommendation Report for Devilbend Reserve,May 2008 (896kb PDF)
Associated Maps (6.5mb PDF)

Devilbend News - December 2009 (567kb PDF)

How do I make my submission effective?

• Note what you are specifically referring to (eg. refer to page numbers, paragraph numbers and headings from the draft plan).
• Detail or summarise your information under appropriate headings, corresponding to relevant sections of the draft plan.
• Type or write clearly.
• Give your opinion on the information in the draft plan.
• Explain the reasons for your opinions.
• If possible, explain how your concerns could be addressed, or suggest alternatives or improvements to information or management strategies.
• List any references or factual data that support your comments.

Submission Form (MSWord)
Submission Form (PDF)

Submissions should be addressed to:
Chief Ranger Mornington District
PO Box 400
Rosebud VIC 3939
Fax: (03) 5981 2823
E-mail: DevilbendPlanSubmissions@parks.vic.gov.au

All submissions will be carefully considered and taken into account when the final Management Plan is being prepared for approval. The names of groups and individuals submitting comments
will be published in the final plan unless comments are marked 'CONFIDENTIAL' when submitted. After publication of the approved plan, copies of all submissions received will be made available for public inspection, unless marked 'CONFIDENTIAL'.

For further information about this draft plan, please contact Parks Victoria on 13 1963.

Printed copies of the draft plan may be purchased for $8.80 (including GST) from:

Parks Victoria Information Centre
Level 10, 535 Bourke Street
Melbourne VIC 3000
Phone 13 1963

or

Parks Victoria
Rosebud Office
Hinton Street
Rosebud VIC 3939

Planning

On Sunday 25 November 2007, 72 enthusiastic members of the community participated in a high energy interactive workshop to help shape the future of Devilbend Reserve.  The group worked through a process called the "Planning Web" to help shape some key outcomes for the reserve.  The results of the workshop are presented in the attached document which will be used to help provide valuable input into the Draft Management Plan.

Devilbend Reserve - Report on Community Workshop

The advisory group includes representatives from local government, conservation groups, recreational users, ecotourism businesses, Indigenous representatives and National Trust.

The key function of the advisory group is to advise in the development of the plan; this will include providing information on the values of the parks, and to advise on threats and issues for management through discussions with planning staff. The group will also play a vital role in linking Parks Victoria to the broader community.

Members of the Devilbend Advisory Group:

For further information contact the Parks Victoria Information Centre 13 1963 or email devilbend@parks.vic.gov.au