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Force of nature - the women who make up Parks Victoria
Every day, we are inspired by the incredible women of Parks Victoria who utilise their expertise, passion for nature and unwavering work ethic to manage, protect and share Victoria's most precious places.
Meet 10 women leading inclusive nature experiences across Victoria
Active participation in outdoor recreation has direct links to your social, physical and mental wellbeing. However, women and girls often remain underrepresented in participation statistics across the world.
You can’t be what you can’t see – elevating women in aviation roles
Aircraft are a highly visible part of the firefighting effort- and now trailblazing Parks Victoria Air Attack Supervisor, Rhianna Burns, wants to bring similar visibility to women taking on roles in aviation.
Predator-proof fence progressing
A project to turn Wilsons Promontory National Park into a 50,000 hectare conservation sanctuary is underway with tenders now sought for development of the predator-proof exclusion fence.
The amazing health impacts of nature
We all know that national parks are good for our precious flora and fauna; but did you know that parks are also good for people?
Meet Victoria’s first female park ranger
“You’ve got to learn to adapt yourself to the conditions you live in.” In 1952, Kara became the first woman appointed as a ranger in Victoria.
Listening to protect frogs on Lake Mountain
An exciting new research project in Yarra Ranges National Park is underway to learn more about the biodiversity of frogs in the Lake Mountain plateau.
Track clearing helps honour legendary horseman
Parks Victoria’s bushfire recovery crews are hard at work clearing Harrington’s Bridle Track near Corryong in preparation for this year’s Man from Snowy River Bush Festival.
Lifejacket trial for rock fishers
Rock fishing is a great way to enjoy the great outdoors, but it’s also risky. And tragically, several people drown each year after being swept off rocks. A two-year trial of new laws that require rock fishers to wear a lifejacket at high-risk locations will commence on 1 March 2022.
Campground coming to life at Point Nepean
Works have started on a new low-impact campground at Point Nepean.