Kathleen LowryManager Recreation, Interpretation and Community Involvement Branch
Department Parks and Wildlife(DPaW) State TRAILS and OUTDOORS Conference 2013
PARKS FOR PEOPLEReconnecting families with National Parks and nature
PARKS FOR PEOPLEReconnecting families with National Parks and nature
Helping families to explore our own parks,
go camping,
reconnect with nature and have fun
in an affordable way
3 FIRE Manage lands under our care to protect communities and built and natural assets from bushfires.
4 SUSTAINABLE USEManage access to the lands and waters under our care and the state’s biodiversity for sustainable uses including tourism and wood production.
Work with Tourism WA through Naturebank to prepare sites for tourist accommodation
Work with tourism industry to promote domestic tourism opportunities
2 WILDLIFEConserve, protect and manage the state’s native fauna and flora based on best practice science.
1 PARKSEstablish and manage the state’s system of national parks, marine parks, State forests and other terrestrial and marine reserves.
Improve facilities and experiences for visitors
Create new high-quality, affordable accommodation for families in the south and mid-west
DEPARTMENTAL GOALS
3 SET NEW DIRECTIONSSet directions to ensure staff and resources are focused on delivering high value outcomes.Designing, managing
and promoting campgrounds will be a high priority
4 TRANSFORMImplement improved, business practices to create a modern department focused on outcomes and stakeholders. Improve on-line
bookingsCommunity
partnershipsBetter customer
service
2 REVIEWReview current priorities and programs to identify management successes and those requiring refocus.PVS Capital WorksCampground planning
and designManagement
strategies
1 IMPLEMENTGive the highest priority to implementing government policies and commitments.Caravan and Camping
Action Plan Parks for People
IMMEDIATE FOCUS
FOCU
S
CUSTOMERSIncrease focus on customer service
INNOVATEUse new and innovative technology to facilitate greater use and appreciation of the natural and cultural values of parks
PARTNERSHIPPartner with community stakeholders to achieve conservation, social and local economic benefits
CAMPINGExpand and improve campground and park facilities to make high-quality, easily accessible and affordable family experiences
ENGAGEEngage with the community to promote and provide extraordinary experiences in a world class parks system
PARKS FOR PEOPLE THEMESReconnecting families with National Parks and nature
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INVOLVE
TOURISM PRODUCTBring DPaW campgrounds and facilities into the mainstream local tourism product
PERSONAL CONTACTIncrease personal contact with visitors
TOURISM HOSPITALITYOffer tourism business opportunities by delivering hospitality services at campgrounds in support of DPaW management
COMMUNITY OWNERSHIPReconnect local communities with their parks
COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS
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Photo courtesy Tourism Western AustraliaPhoto courtesy Tourism Western Australia Photo courtesy Tourism Western Australia
Round 1CONSERVATION PARKS VISITOR INFRASTRUCTURE AND ROADS INITIATIVE
$20,000,000 over 4 years from 2010/11 to 2013/14
$2,400,000 Naturebank$4,800,000 Low cost in-park camping$7,600,000 Road works$5,200,000 Park visitor infrastructure
FUNDING ALLOCATIONS
Round 2 PARKS FOR PEOPLE / CARAVAN AND CAMPING ACTION PLAN
$21,050,000 over 4 years from 2013/14 to 2016/17
$7,900,000 8 new campgrounds$7,900,000 9 upgraded/expanded
campgrounds$1,800,000 commercial tourism
leases investment$2,075,000 planning, design,
communication tools
ROYALTIES FOR REGIONS
Photo courtesy Tourism Western Australia
PRIORITY AREASPilbara Millstream Chichester NP
Karijini NPCape Range NP
Midwest Francois Peron NPCoalseam CPKarara blockMoresby RangeKalbarri NP
Swan Lane Poole ReserveYalgorup NP
Wheatbelt Dryandra Woodland
Goldfields Credo
South West Leschenault Peninsula CPWellington NPLogue BrookLeeuwin-Naturaliste NPD’Entrecasteaux NPShannon NP
South Coast Torndirrup NPCape le Grand NP
STATEWIDE PRIORITY AREAS
NEW1. Koongk-a-maya in Dryandra Woodland2. Credo in the Goldfields3. Logue Brook in Clarke forest block4. Big Lagoon in Francois Peron NP5. Boranup in Leeuwin-Naturaliste NP6. Karara in the Gascoyne7. Moresby Range8. Potters Gorge in Wellington NP
EXPANDED OR IMPROVED 1. Nanga Brook in Lane Poole Reserve2. Conto Campground in Leeuwin-
Naturaliste NP3. Breakaway and possibly Miners in
Coalseam CP4. Black Point in D’Entrecasteaux NP5. Banksia Camp in D’Entrecasteaux NP6. Osprey in Cape Range NP7. Miliyanha and possibly Stargazers in
Millstream Chichester NP8. Shannon townsite in Shannon NP9. Lucky Bay in Cape le Grand NP
DELIVERING EXPERIENCES ROUND 2
CAMPGROUNDS
Lane Poole Reserve Logue Brook Leeuwin-Naturaliste NP Wellington NP Leschenault NP D’Entrecasteaux NP
NEW OR UPGRADED VISITOR FACILITIES
DELIVERING EXPERIENCES ROUND 2
Our future-the 4 R’s?
READING WRITINGARITHMETIC RESILIENCE – (built through Recreating in
the outdoors or just play!)
Mummy’s boy!
Opportunities ?
• Joint management• Commercial opportunities• Affordable excursions for schools and
community• Outdoor classrooms• Professional development • Tours• Partnerships• Building resilience in children• Creating our next advocates for the
environment
Thank you !
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