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Worimi conservation lands

Conservation area in New South Wales, Australia

Summary

Conservation area in New South Wales, Australia

The Worimi conservation lands are located on and adjacent to Stockton Beach in New South Wales, Australia. They were created in February 2007 when Crown land at Stockton Bight was granted to the Worimi Local Aboriginal Land Council. The lands were then leased back to the NSW Government as three conservation reserves covering an area of 4436 ha. Day-to-day management of the Worimi conservation lands is undertaken by the NSW National Parks & Wildlife Service.

Geography

The Worimi conservation lands stretch from south-west of the wreck of the , north-east along Stockton Beach to just west of the end of the beach at Anna Bay. They consist of the 1826 ha Worimi National Park, 1042 ha Worimi State Conservation Area and 1568 ha Worimi Regional Park. The lands include scrub land to the north-west of Stockton Beach and reach almost to Nelson Bay Road, about 2 km from the shoreline.

Stockton Beach

Main article: Stockton Beach

Stockton Beach, on the Tasman Sea, is 32 km long and stretches from Stockton, in an approximate north-easterly direction to Anna Bay in Port Stephens. In some areas it is as much as 1 km wide and has sand dunes over 30 m high. Each year the dunes move north by approximately 4 m. Approximately 23 km of the length of Stockton Beach is included in the Worimi conservation lands.

History

The creation of the Worimi Conservation Lands occurred in February 2007.

The Worimi Conservation Lands are overseen by a Board comprising a majority of stakeholders from the Worimi Community, plus representatives from the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service, Port Stephens Local Council, nearby landholders, and a conservationist representative.

The Worimi Conservation Lands will be managed according to a Plan of Management prepared by the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service. As at early 2012 the Plan of Management is still undergoing drafting.

Tourism

Commercial tourist operators provide access to the Worimi Conservation Lands.

References

References

  1. "Worimi Conservation Lands Joint Management Agreement". [[List of New South Wales government agencies#Environment and Heritage.
  2. "Plan Your Visit". [[NSW National Parks & Wildlife Service]].
  3. "Worimi National Park". [[List of New South Wales government agencies#Environment and Heritage.
  4. "Worimi State Conservation area". [[List of New South Wales government agencies#Environment and Heritage.
  5. "Worimi Regional Park". [[List of New South Wales government agencies#Environment and Heritage.
  6. "Dunes at Stockton Beach". Port Stephens Council.
  7. "Lease Agreement Worimi Conservation Lands". NSW Government.
  8. "Draft Plan of Management". Worimi Conservation Lands Board.
  9. "Stockton dunes to introduce camping fee". Australian Broadcasting Corporation.
  10. "Tour Operators". [[NSW National Parks & Wildlife Service]].
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