How secure are unique biological processes under the traditional systems of reserves, where use limits are applied and changed to address the unique threats in an area. Lock up and lock out appears to be is a simple way to avoid long term environmental impact and increase biodiversity, but does it work? Experienced ecosystems observers say interference is " not all bad", sighting some of our oldest National Parks where biodiversity has decreased because of closure. Management and use is not all
Sunday, October 05, 2003
Visitors to the Otway fly will climb amongst the tallest flowering plants in the world, growing in the wettest place in Southern Australia . These areas on top of the Otways are some of the most productive timber growing areas in the State . What is the point of locking them all up, as their future, and that of associated biosystems, is dependant on man managing fires within and around them?
(Otways.blogspot.com)
(Otways.blogspot.com)
