River Red Gum Forests Investigation

The River Red Gum Forests Investigation commenced in April 2005. Its purpose was to provide advice to the Victorian Government in accordance with the Terms of Reference provided by the Minister for Environment.

The Investigation includes public land from Lake Hume to the South Australian border and includes the lower reaches of the Avoca, Loddon, Campaspe, Goulburn, King, Ovens and Kiewa Rivers.

A video describing the values and uses of the Investigation area can be viewed here. Note: This file is 16.4 mb and may take some time to download.

FINAL REPORT RELEASED
The River Red Gum Forests Investigation Final Report was released on 25 July 2008, signalling the end of VEAC's investigation. The Final Report contains complete details of the Investigation including all recommendations for public land use, public consultations, and implications of the recommendations.

Copies of the Final Report and additional documents may be downloaded below or viewed at Information Victoria, public libraries, or regional DSE offices in the Investigation area

The Final Report is available here for download.

Click here to view and download the media release.

Click here to view and download the Executive Summary only.

Click here to see Factsheets explaining the final recommendations

A Summary Brochure (PDF 4.2 mb) is available from the distribution centres listed below and directly from VEAC.

Final Report availability

COMMUNITY CONSULTATION
Throughout the investigation and during the preparation of the Final Report, VEAC invited the community to have input into shaping the future of the public land in the River Red Gum Forests Investigation area.
Three primary consultation methods were used to assist with developing the recommendations:

• VEAC established a Community Reference Group, a Government Contact Group and an Indigenous Steering Committee to provide input and advice.
  
• Three formal public submission periods were conducted during the Investigation and almost 9,000 written submissions were received.
• VEAC met with individuals and groups in local communities, community forums, local government authorities, industry bodies, recreation and conservation groups, and government agencies. Community meetings were held in regional areas including in Mildura, Echuca, Shepparton, Wangaratta, Cohuna, Swan Hill and Nathalia.

VEAC has carefully considered the submissions in formulating the final recommendations. VEAC wishes to thank all members of the community who contributed to the consultation process.

All Investigation Publications:

Final Report download page
Final Report - Factsheets

River Red Gum Forests Investigation Draft Proposals Paper submissions
December 2007 Investigation Newsletter (PDF 230 kb)
Draft Recommendations Explained - Factsheets
Draft Proposals Paper download page
Discussion Paper download page
April 2005 Investigation Newsletter (PDF 2.07 mb)
Boundary Details (PDF 25 kb)
Terms of Reference (PDF 28Kb)

Public consultation process:

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