Yellingbo Nature Conservation Reserve

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    Yellingbo Nature Conservation Reserve

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    Yellingbo Nature Conservation Reserve

    Safety in nature

    You can benefit both mind and body when you get outdoors to explore and experience Victoria's natural places. Before you go, take a look at our safety tips and check our changed conditions and closures information for a great visit.

    Accessibility

    Visiting a park can be more of a challenge for people with disabilities, however, in Victoria there are a wide range of facilities to help people of all abilities enjoy our wonderful parks around the state. Parks Victoria provides a range of a equipment, including all-terrain and beach wheelchairs, facilities, accommodation and accessibility information and programs to help you plan and enjoy your visit to Victoria's parks.

    Assistance dogs are welcome in Parks Victoria parks and reserves. Entry requirements apply for parks and reserves that are usually dog prohibited, such as national parks.

    Change of Conditions

    Nature being nature, sometimes conditions can change at short notice. It’s a good idea to check this page ahead of your visit for any updates.

    • Notices Affecting Multiple Parks

      Notification of Deer control program within Yellingbo NCA

      Dear Stakeholders, 
        
      Parks Victoria are continuing deer control in Yellingbo Nature Conservation Area. This program recommencing on Tuesday 11th of April 2023. 
        
      Control is being undertaken by accredited and authorised contractors, Victorian Pest Animal Control (VPAC). These activities are done in accordance with an Authority to Control Wildlife permit issued by the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning. 
        
      Upcoming control nights are as follows, from 4pm to 7am: 
      ·       Tuesday 11th of April 2023 (into the early hours of Wednesday) 
      ·       Wednesday 12th of April 2023 (into the early hours of Thursday) 
      ·       Thursday 13th of April 2023 (into the early hours of Friday) 
      ·       Friday 14th of April 2023 (into the early hours of Saturday) 
       
         
      You may observe signage at gates indicating dates of the upcoming control program. A map of the control areas is attached for your reference,  
      While our contractors use authorised suppressors, deer legal rifles will still emit noise, which may be heard in the area. 
        
      Please feel free to forward this notification to others; to be added to this notification contact list, please return email to simon.dent@parks.vic.gov.au or phone 13 1963. 
       
      If you would like further information please contact me, Simon Dent  
       
      Kind regards, 
       
      Simon Dent 
      Project Officer – Yellingbo Liwik Barring Landscape Conservation Area 
      Parks Victoria Gembrook 
      T (03) 8427 2057 I M 0499000210 
      Parks Victoria 
       
       

      Attachments: Updated deer control map for new additional blocks April 2023 (1,432KB)

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    Parks and nature are an important part of improving and maintaining health for individuals and communities and Parks Victoria has a clear role to play in connecting people with parks. We are committed to delivering works on the ground across Victoria’s park network to protect and enhance park values and to ensure parks are healthy and resilient for current and future generations. This includes world class conservation projects and environmental programs, research, facilities and experiences across the estate. 

     

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