Information Kits
Alpine National Park The A.N.P in Victoria - maps and history - fact sheets (geology/vegetation etc) the controversy about grazing - the future (heritage status).
Animals & Plants: Feral & Introduced Articles on non-native plants and animals emphasising the damage they cause and the need and means to control them. Also includes a CD, a brief introduction and exploration of the important issue of invasive species from the Invasive Species Council of Australia.
Barmah/Red Gums/Woodlands Consideration of the problems faced by our woodland parks and river red-gum forests - our current campaign to protect the largest red-gum forest in the world by establishing a Barmah-Millawa National Park.
Endangered Species Identification of many endangered species of animals and plants - consideration of the reasons for and results of extinction - how can your school help protect our biodiversity?
Fire Types of fire - resulting damage - prevention and rehabilitation activities - management responsibility.
Marine Conservation Nineteen sheets of Environment Conservation Council commendations on the establishment of Marine National Parks and notes on each park - channel deepening in Port Phillip Bay.
National Parks and the VNPA A history and overview of parks in Victoria - the VNPA; who we are and how we work - examples of publications and campaign materials.
Saving Native VegetationIn Victoria, only 5% of original vegetation remains on private land. Less than 1% native grassland still exists. These areas are vital storehouses for biodiversity in Victoria. How can we protect the remnants?
The kits are constantly updated and the contents therefore may vary during the year.
General Information - We can provide submissions, management plans, reports etc. To obtain this information, please write to Jill Casey, our Volunteer Information Officer, enclosing a minimum of $5 to cover costs.
Information kits cost $9.90 each for VNPA members and $11 each for non-members.
To order the information kits please contact Jill Casey on 03 9347 5188 or vnpa@vnpa.org.au