Foreword

Structure and Components of the Victorian Coastal Strategy

Purpose of the Victorian Coastal Strategy

Those involved along the coast

Value of the coast

Significant coastal issues and objectives

Vision

Hierarchy of principles
Hierarchy of principles for coastal, estuarine and marine environment planning and management:

1. Provide for the protection of significant cultural and environmental values.
2. Undertake integrated planning and provide clear direction for the future.
3. Ensure the sustainable use of natural coastal resources.
4. Ensure suitable development on the coast.

The strategy

Part 1 Provide for the protection of significant environmental and cultural values
1.1 Marine biodiversity and ecosystems
1.2 Wetlands and estuaries
1.3 Onshore biodiversity and ecosystems
1.4 Catchment management and water quality
1.5 Cultural heritage

Part 2 Provide clear direction for the future
2.1 Planning for climate change
2.2 Planning and managing use and development
2.3 Information and research
2.4 Education, awareness and stewardship

Part 3 Ensure the sustainable use of natural coastal resources
3.1 Recreation
---- 3.1.1 Access
---- 3.1.2 Boating
---- 3.1.3 Crown land caravan parks and camping grounds
---- 3.1.4 Coast protection
3.2 Fishing and aquaculture
3.3 Tourism

Part 4 Suitable development on the coast
4.1 Urban coast
4.2 Coastal settlements and communities
4.3 Coastal Crown land buildings and infrastructure
---- 4.3.1 Local ports
4.4 Coastal-dependent industry
---- 4.4.1 Commercial ports
---- 4.4.2 Other significant coastal-dependent land use and development

Implementation and coordination

Appendices:
• Glossary
• Acronyms
• References
• Actions tables
• Maps

Acknowledgement of Country and Indigenous Australians
The Victorian Coastal Council respectfully acknowledges the original custodians of what is now known as Victoria; their rich culture, deep affinity with the land and spiritual connection to it.

Libby Mears - Chair
Maggie Baron
Matt Boland
Caroline Douglass
Rob Gell
Liz Johnstone
Michael Keough
Duncan Malcolm
Lynn Murrell
John Sweetman
Jennifer Wolcott

The contributions of the following immediate past Victorian Coastal Council members are also acknowledged:
Diane James - past Chair
Neil McCarthy
Genevieve Overell

Published by the Victorian Coastal Council, Melbourne, 2008
Victorian Coastal Council
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Lead and partner agents

The primary agency (lead agent) accountable for each action is listed first, in bold, followed by the major stakeholders (partner agents) who will assist the lead agency in completing or implementing that action: e.g. (DSE, CMA, PV, CoM).

Listed agencies include all their divisions and delegation, and a specific division may be included in brackets after the agency. Not all organisations or groups who will be involved or consulted can be listed as there are so many, but we acknowledge the vital role that other groups will play in informing and achieving these actions.