An ongoing conservation
program in the Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park will be supported this month
by a ground control operation targeting deer and feral goats.
Weather permitting, a
ground shooting operation will be undertaken on weekdays between 29 April – 3
May to target these pest animals in remote parts of the Grampians (Gariwerd)
National Park (see attached fact sheet with map).
During this time Boreang Campground will be closed.
To ensure visitor safety,
warning signs will be placed at campgrounds and at major road access points to
the control area. Visitors are encouraged to follow all instructions on
permanent and temporary signage.
Informed by scientific
research, this program is aimed at controlling/reducing introduced deer and
goat populations that are threatening the important natural and cultural values
of the Greater Gariwerd Landscape.
For further information
please contact 13 1963.
Attachments:
Notification - Fact sheet - Grampians Deer Control April 2024 (540KB)
FFMVIC
has recently conducted 5 planned burns within Grampians (Gariwerd) National
Park.
With a cool change passing through on Tuesday night (23rd April), ignition has now ceased and crews are
now completing hazard assessments in preparation for the burn areas to re-open.
Planned burns will be patrolled over the coming weekend until officially
declared safe. Under regulations, visitors are not permitted to enter burn
areas that remain closed.
Millstream
Creek burn (3km East of Smiths Mill Campground, 20km West of Halls Gap)
Smiths
Mill Campground was recently closed to support planned burn operations.
Ignition has now ceased and crews are now completing hazard assessments in
preparation for the burn areas to re-open.
With
mild weather conditions forecast over the coming days, visitors may still see
minimal fire activity and may be impacted by smoke. For advice on
how this may impact your health, visit www.epa.vic.gov.au/smoke
FFMVIC
crews will continue patrolling the burn area east of the campground into the
weekend.
Partial
Re-opening Wednesday April 24th 17:00hrs
Boroka Lookout
Lake Wartook Lookout
Mt Difficult Road between Boroka
Lookout and Lake Wartook
Partial Reopening - Thursday April 25th 08:00hrs
Smiths Mill Campground *Note -
Vehicle access is available only via Mt Victory Road and Lake Wartook Road.
Arrivals tonight to be supported by FFMVIC Crews
Operational closures throughout the
coming week:
Old Mill Road (Between Smiths Mill
and Boroka Lookout)
Rose Creek Road (North between Mt
Victory Road and Old Mill Road)
Ricky Track (MVO)
For any
further information on the burn operations please contact Wimmera Fire District
(03) 8508 1222
For
bookings or cancellations advice please contact Parks Victoria Information
Centre Ph 13 1963
For
local park information and advice please contact Brambuk the National Park and
Cultural Centre Phone 8427 2058
Cassidy
Gap GR-WIM-CAV-00071 (3km north of Dunkeld)
Section
S3 of the Grampians Peaks Trail and some day walks north of Dunkeld have been
closed due to Planned burn operations. Ignition has now ceased and crews will
new undertake risk treatments in preparation for the burn unit to open.
With
mild weather conditions forecast over the coming days, visitors may still see
minimal fire activity in the range (west of Mud-dadjug and south of Cassidy
Gap) and may be impacted by smoke. For advice on how this may
impact your health, visit www.epa.vic.gov.au/smoke
FFMVIC
crews will continue patrolling the burn area into the weekend.
Partial
Re-opening of visitor areas Wednesday April 24th 17:00 hours
Grampians Peaks Trail Section S3 –
Cassidy Gap to Piccaninny Car Park over Signal Peak to
Dunkeld Reservoir Road
Mud-dadjug Hike in Campground
Mt Abrupt day walk
Signal Peak day walk
Cassidy Gap Road – From Grampians
Road to Grampians Peaks Trail Trailhead
Djardji-Djawara Hike in campground is
open but depending on conditions may impacted by smoke
Mann’s Road east of the intersection
with Victoria Valley Rd
Operational closures throughout the
coming week:
Cassidy Gap Road from closed from Cassidy Gap Trailhead
to Serra Fireline (west side of the range)
Serra Range Fireline is closed at the
intersection of Vic Valley Road and Cassidy Gap Road
For any
further information on the burn operations please contact Wimmera Fire District
(03) 8508 1222
For
bookings or cancellations advice please contact Parks Victoria Information
Centre Ph 13 1963
For
local park information and advice please contact Brambuk the National Park and
Cultural Centre Phone 8427 2058
Oslers
Track GR-WIM-HGP-0042
FFMVIC
have recently completed planned burning operations in the forest just south of
Plantation Campground, 8km north of Halls Gap. Ignition has now ceased
and crews will new undertake risk treatments in preparation for the burn unit
to open.
With
mild weather conditions forecast over the coming days, visitors may still see
minimal fire activity and may be impacted by smoke. For advice on
how this may impact your health, visit www.epa.vic.gov.au/smoke
FFMVIC
crews will continue patrolling the burn area east of the campground into the
weekend.
Partial
Reopening of visitor areas Wednesday April 24th 17:00hrs
Plantation campground
Pines road open
Mt Zero Road
Operational Closures throughout the
coming week:
Oslers track (Between Red Gum Lease
Track and Pines Road)
Fire trails and bush camping in the
burn area south of Plantation Campground
For any
further information on the burn operations please contact Wimmera Fire District
(03) 8508 1222
For
bookings or cancellations advice please contact Parks Victoria Information
Centre Ph 13 1963
For
local park information and advice please contact Brambuk the National Park and
Cultural Centre Phone 8427 2058
Victoria
Range GR-WIM-CAV-0009
FFMVIC
have recently completed planned burning operations in the Victoria Range area
36km north of Cavendish. Ignition has now ceased and crews will new undertake
risk treatments in preparation for the burn unit to open.
With
mild weather conditions forecast over the coming days, visitors may still see
minimal fire activity in the range immediately surrounding Strachans Campground
and may be impacted by smoke.
FFMVIC
crews will continue patrolling the burn area into the weekend.
Partial
Re-opening of visitor areas Wednesday April 24th 17:00hrs
Glenelg River Road
Chimney Pots car park and walking
track
Designated climbing areas 100 – 104
in Victoria Range
Designated
Rock-Climbing Areas 92- 99 In the Southern end of the Victoria Range
Sawmill Track
Victoria Range
Road
Fortress and Mt
Thackeray overnight walk
Visitor
areas to re-open Thursday April 25th 2pm (depending on conditions)
Strachans campground
Operational
closures throughout the coming week:
Nil
Note - Mountain Lion Climbing area
remains closed for management purposes
For any
further information on the burn operations please contact Wimmera Fire District
(03) 8508 1222
For
bookings or cancellations advice please contact Parks Victoria Information
Centre Ph 13 1963
For
local park information and advice please contact Brambuk the National Park and
Cultural Centre Phone 8427 2058
Victoria
Point GR-WIM-CAV-0064
FFMVIC
have recently completed planned burning operations in the Victoria Range area,
38km north of Cavendish. Ignition has now ceased and crews will new undertake
risk treatments in preparation for the burn unit to open.
With
mild weather conditions forecast over the coming days, visitors may still see
minimal fire activity in the range immediately surrounding Strachans Campground
and may be impacted by smoke.
FFMVIC
crews will continue patrolling the burn area into the weekend.
Visitor
areas to re-open Wed April 24th 5pm
Glenelg River Road
Chimney Pots carpark and walking
trackDesignated Climbing Areas 100 - 104
in the southern end of Victoria Range
Designated
Rock-Climbing Areas 92- 99 in the southern end of the Victoria Range
Operational
closures throughout the coming week
Geerak track
For any
further information on the burn operations please contact Wimmera Fire District
(03) 8508 1222
For
bookings or cancellations advice please contact Parks Victoria Information
Centre Ph 13 1963
For
local park information and advice please contact Brambuk the National Park and
Cultural Centre Phone 8427 2058
Stay
informed about the Autumn planned burns schedule:
Visit
& Sign Up: Sign
up to Planned Burns Victoria www.vic.gov.au/plannedburns Set up automated notifications
about upcoming planned burns on public land near you. There is no charge to
sign up to receive text messages.
Download: The Vic Emergency App. Set up a watch zone and choose to be
notified about planned burns in the ‘alerts’ settings
Call: The Vic Emergency Hotline on 1800 226
226 and request an interpreter or assistance for hearing difficulties via
the National Relay Service. IN AN EMERGENCY CALL 000
For Information about park closures and park access within Grampians
National Park:
Visit
or call: Brambuk
the National Park and Cultural Centre – 277 Grampians Road Halls Gap, Ph 8427
2058
Contact: For bookings and cancellations advice please call
Parks Victoria Information Centre 13 1963 or email info@parks.vic.gov.au