tracks closed in Vic till 01 Nov

situation normal.
THey are usually closed seasonally above some level (I think 800m but maybe higher). Some tracks are closed earlier than others - perhaps above 1100m?

It probably makes sense because of:

1. track condition - fallen trees, snow, ice, washaways
2. track damage - of avoidance thereof
3. high rivers

Unfortunately they don't have resources to be more targeted about it.

Tour operators are already familiar with the limitations.

Its not really hard to figure out, there are still trees and branches falling everywhere that was burnt.

We cleared tracks round our club property weeks ago, then come back 3-4weeks later, there are heaps of fresh fallen trees/branches.. one theory is that with a bit of rain, the trees absorb the water, and the branches are too weak to hold the weight (not my theory!)..

I dont see a problem with it, who wants to go see/camp round dead burnt branches and trees?

Lux,

I'm not sure where you are getting your info from with regards to what is closed etc. I've been following the below link and have found it changed three times in about 5 weeks.

They (DSE) seem to be erring on the side of caution but slowly are openeing more tracks. Some Ttacks previously listed as closed until Nov '07 are now to be opened by Easter.

Don't lose hope - and keep checking this site as it has/may change again.

http://www.parkweb.vic.gov.au/resources/mresources/fire/2007-fire-reopen.pdf

Usual Lowest common denominator stuff

Step 1 - I need a job

Step 2 - Something needs to be controlled

Step 3 - Thats my Job opportunity !

Step 4 - Lock it in by promising that they will all be better off

Step 5 - My mate needs a job

Step 6 - Underfund first job to pay for him

Step 7 - Need a reason to explain why nothing gets done , can't use underfunding

Step 8 - I know , the public doesn't realize it needs to be protected from itself

Step 9 - Danger, the public is waking up and knows it could fix things itself

Step 10- Solution, create a new requirement that must be meet first!

Step 11- Wow , that was close but we have them now !

Step 12 - They don't meet requirements so obviously we must -> Close it down !

From the "Political Guide Book"

The above senario can be used in democracies in almost any situation where the
affected group is a minority.

Just substitute your own issue / reason / requirements as appropriate.

Robin Miller

(it is friday isn't it ?)

Hi Tim

No , but I've been involved in a lot of goverment projects from private industry side.

Actually I meant to include something about "apathy of the population" in the last line - but only had 10 minutes to write above

Robin Miller

Lux,
I've found the best way to find out what's going on with particular areas is to ring the local copper or DSE branch in the area. The web updates are constantly changing and you could travel up there based on todays info and possibly find it gets closed by the time you arrive.
One copper i've spoken to says one of the main reasons ithat tracks are closed is that they have been graded and recently lots of rain has fallen up there making them pretty hairy.
Yes the legal system is crazy because it's crazies that make the law.
November 1 seems like an eternity from now but before you know it, it will be here. I'm p'd off too but we live in a Police state now......how long till they E-Tag the high-country?

Rob