Wilsons Prom
Name one recreational activity we participated in at Wilsons Prom.
Hiking, camping, kayaking, snorkeling
What is one environmental impact of skiing at Falls Creek?
Soil erosion, vegetation loss, energy/water use
Which national park management strategies did you observe?
Signage, tracks, barriers, leave no trace
Who completed the most practice exams?
Sarah
What is the main purpose of environmental policies in Australia?
To protect, conserve and manage natural environments for current and future generations.
Which flora and fauna are protected in Wilsons Promontory National Park?
Wombats, emus, coastal banksia, eucalyptus
What management strategy protects the environment during ski season?
Boardwalks, zoning, snow fences, revegetation
Describe a risk management strategy used during abseiling.
Helmets, harness checks, instructor supervision
Who did the most dishes on camp?
Hughe
Name one piece of Victorian legislation that helps protect outdoor environments.
Flora and Fauna Guarantee Act 1988 (Vic)
How did our experience at Wilsons Prom relate to perceived vs actual risk?
It felt dangerous (waves, wildlife), but was managed safely
How did our personal comfort zones change over the skiing experience?
Improved confidence and skill development
What historical significance does Mount Buffalo have?
Early tourism site, first ski chalet in Victoria
Who kept the majority of the class on track?
Maya
What is the role of Parks Victoria?
To manage Victoria’s parks and reserves, balancing conservation with recreation and education.
Explain how human relationships with Wilsons Prom have changed over time.
From Indigenous custodianship ‚Üí conservation and recreation focus
How do social and economic factors influence alpine environments?
Tourism, employment, access and cost factors
How did we develop environmental/social relationships with Mt Buffalo?
Teamwork, stewardship, appreciation of nature
What makes Room S1 such a memorable Outdoor Ed class?
Own response
What is the aim of the Flora and Fauna Guarantee Act 1988 (Vic)?
To ensure Victoria’s native species and ecological communities can survive, flourish, and retain their potential for evolutionary development.
How have Traditional Owner groups been involved in recent management and policy decisions at Wilsons Promontory National Park?
The Boon Wurrung, Bunurong, and Gunaikurnai peoples have been recognised as Traditional Owners, with Parks Victoria and the Gunaikurnai Land and Waters Aboriginal Corporation (GLaWAC) working together through joint management agreements. Policies now integrate cultural burning practices, protection of sacred sites, and inclusion of Indigenous knowledge in park interpretation and conservation plans.
Which Traditional Owner groups are connected to the Falls Creek area, and how have their cultural practices influenced environmental management?
The area is connected to the Taungurung and Gunaikurnai peoples, who historically used the Bogong High Plains for seasonal gatherings to harvest Bogong moths. Their cultural land-use knowledge now informs policies around sustainable alpine management, fire regimes, and interpretive education programs that acknowledge caring for Country principles in the Alpine National Park management plan.
Describe how Traditional Owner knowledge is being incorporated into current management and conservation policy at Mount Buffalo National Park.
Mount Buffalo is culturally significant to the Taungurung and Dhudhuroa peoples. Recent management practices include consultation with Traditional Owners through the Taungurung Land and Waters Council, focusing on reviving cultural burning, protecting rock art and ceremonial sites, and embedding Indigenous ecological perspectives in park planning and visitor education. This aligns with joint management principles supported by the Victorian Traditional Owner Settlement Act 2010.
Which question on the exam was the hardest?
Personal reponses
How has policy around traditional burning changed in recent years in Victoria?
There has been greater recognition and inclusion of Indigenous fire management practices within government land management policy.