Online Forum 1: Introducing the Western Grassland Reserve

These site visits to the Western Grassland Reserve and online forums are a collaboration between the Melbourne Strategic Assessment team at DELWP and the Grassy Plains Network.

These online forums present important background to the complex issues that affect the future of the Western Grassland Reserve

Each forum will be recorded and available online (see https://grassyplains.net.au/wgr-management-and-vision/) for those unable to attend. They will also include Q&A sessions. Questions can be submitted via Zoom's online chat, or can be emailed prior to the event to julie.power@delwp.vic.gov.au.

Online forum 1: Introducing the Western Grassland Reserve

Get to know the Western Grassland Reserve and find out about its history, significance, biodiversity, current status and governance. Hear from the Grassy Plains Network, Arthur Rylah Institute and DELWP and learn about the opportunities and barriers to creating a magnificent national park. This forum will include an optional Q&A session. Our speakers are:

• Adrian Marshall, Facilitator, Grassy Plains Network
• Steve Sinclair, Senior Scientist, Arthur Rylah Institute
• Ben Nam, Manager Melbourne Strategic Assessment

When: 6pm to 8pm, Tuesday 22 November

Photo above: © Marcia Riederer

For further information, contact:

Julie Power, Partnerships and Reporting Coordinator, Melbourne Strategic Assessment, DELWP

julie.power@delwp.vic.gov.au

0412 989 822

Adrian Marshall, Facilitator, Grassy Plains Network

adrian@vnpa.org.au

0413 757 173

Or visit the WGR Management and Vision page at https://grassyplains.net.au/wgr-management-and-vision/