Ramsar Convention (international treaty 1971) Management plans

and objectives
These are intended to to maintain the ecological character of Victorias Ramsar sites
through conservation and wise use.

1. Increase the scientific understanding of wetland ecosystems and their management

requirements

2. Maintain or seek to restore appropriate water regimes

3. Address adverse processes and activities

4. Manage Ramsar sites within an integrated catchment management framework

5. Manage resource utilisation on a sustainable basis

6. Protect and, where appropriate, enhance ecosystem processes, habitats and species

7. Encourage strong partnerships between management agencies

8. Promote community awareness and understanding and provide opportunities for

involvement in management

9. Ensure recreational use is consistent with the protection of natural and cultural
values

10. Develop ongoing consistent programs to monitor ecological character.