Relevant Management Agencies

Relevant bodies with respect to vegetation management in the North East region include:

Department of Sustainability & Environment (external link).
Goulburn-Murray Water (external link).
North East Catchment Management Authority (external link).
Parks Victoria (external link).
The Environment Conservation Council (ECC)

Other Programs and Organisations

There are a number of organisations and programs that focus on native vegetation protection and management in the North East region. Following is a list of those organisations/programs and their areas of interest.

Land for Wildlife (external link).
A scheme encouraging landholders to manage parts or all of their properties for wildlife conservation.

Trust for Nature (external link).
Permanent protection of private land habitat through conservation covenants or land purchase. Also provision of habitat management advice through trained extension officers.

Greening Australia (external link).
Greening Australia provides information and assistance on all aspects of tree growing and protecting remnant vegetation, improving biodiversity and fauna habitats on farms. Facilitators throughout regional Victoria offer a broad range of practical experience and technical knowledge on the many roles of vegetation on farmland.

Birds Australia (external link).
Conducts research programs and provides advice for conserving native bird life and their habitats.

Bird Observers club of Australia (external link).

Natural Resources Conservation League (external link).
Arboricultural and farm tree planning consultancy services, educational programs for schools and supplier of farm trees to advanced landscape specimens.

References

Commonwealth of Australia (C of A) and Victorian RFA Steering Committee (1998). North East Victoria: Comprehensive Regional Assessment. Commonwealth of Australia, Canberra.

Department of Natural Resources and Environment (NRE) (2000). Draft North East Weed Action Plan, 2000-2004. NRE, East Melbourne.

Department of Natural Resources and Environment (NRE) (1997a). Victoria’s Biodiversity: Directions in Management. NRE, East Melbourne.

Department of Natural Resources and Environment (NRE) (1997b). Heritage Rivers and Natural Catchment Areas: Draft Management Plans. NRE, Victoria.

North East Catchment Management Authority (1999). Annual Report 1998-99. Wodonga.

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