Deadline nears for VEAC submissions - Bill Sykes
The deadline is nearing for submissions to a controversial River Red Gum Forests report that will significantly change the way country Victorians enjoy the natural environment, says Member for Benalla, Bill Sykes.
The Nationals MP reminded stakeholders they have just three weeks left to put their point of view on the Victorian Environment Assessment Council’s draft proposals, with submissions due by 21 September.
“VEAC’s draft report recommends the creation of an enormous area of national parks which will have wide-ranging and devastating consequences for country communities,” Dr Sykes said.
“In national parks, cattle grazing will be banned on public land, there will be massive cuts to the red gum timber industry, strict controls on recreational shooting, fishing and camping and control of public land will be handed to a majority Aboriginal Board of Management.
“There are also enormous implications for jobs, particularly in the timber industry.
“There is a lot of anxiety about what these proposals will mean. But the report is still in draft stage at the moment, so it’s important anyone affected by these draft proposals has their say about what they think the problems are and what they think can be done about it.”
Submissions can be sent to the Victorian Environment Assessment Council, 8 Nicholson Street, East Melbourne, Victoria, 3002.
Copies of the VEAC Draft Proposals Paper can be obtained from the Department of Sustainability and the Environment, by calling VEAC on 1800 134 803 or visiting www.veac.vic.gov.au
The Nationals MP reminded stakeholders they have just three weeks left to put their point of view on the Victorian Environment Assessment Council’s draft proposals, with submissions due by 21 September.
“VEAC’s draft report recommends the creation of an enormous area of national parks which will have wide-ranging and devastating consequences for country communities,” Dr Sykes said.
“In national parks, cattle grazing will be banned on public land, there will be massive cuts to the red gum timber industry, strict controls on recreational shooting, fishing and camping and control of public land will be handed to a majority Aboriginal Board of Management.
“There are also enormous implications for jobs, particularly in the timber industry.
“There is a lot of anxiety about what these proposals will mean. But the report is still in draft stage at the moment, so it’s important anyone affected by these draft proposals has their say about what they think the problems are and what they think can be done about it.”
Submissions can be sent to the Victorian Environment Assessment Council, 8 Nicholson Street, East Melbourne, Victoria, 3002.
Copies of the VEAC Draft Proposals Paper can be obtained from the Department of Sustainability and the Environment, by calling VEAC on 1800 134 803 or visiting www.veac.vic.gov.au
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