Welcome to the Friends of Edithvale Seaford Wetlands
Hide is Open Saturdays and Sundays 1 - 5 pm
Some Covid restrictions are in place, including registration, masks, limited numbers in the hide, and restricted entry time depending on numbers.
If you normally register your details for Covid tracing purposes via QR Code, you can preregister, if you like, by downloading the app at covid-19 | Service Victoria (Your health) and registering it (for all Apple and Android devices). This will save you time, when you come to the venue - all you have to do is scan the code and get the green tick.
A paper sign-in sheet will also be available.
Our aim is to conserve the wetland reserves and buffers of the
Edithvale - Seaford Wetland Environmental Area.
See a summary of the recent Auditor General's report on the management
of Australia's Ramsar listed wetlands here.
Some Covid restrictions are in place, including registration, masks, limited numbers in the hide, and restricted entry time depending on numbers.
If you normally register your details for Covid tracing purposes via QR Code, you can preregister, if you like, by downloading the app at covid-19 | Service Victoria (Your health) and registering it (for all Apple and Android devices). This will save you time, when you come to the venue - all you have to do is scan the code and get the green tick.
A paper sign-in sheet will also be available.
Our aim is to conserve the wetland reserves and buffers of the
Edithvale - Seaford Wetland Environmental Area.
See a summary of the recent Auditor General's report on the management
of Australia's Ramsar listed wetlands here.
Our objectives are to :
In relation to these goals FESWI is opposed to large Fun Runs like the Proposed Parkrun at Seaford Wetlands
FESWI has serious concerns regarding the choice of an environmental reserve and conservation zone for the weekly Parkrun event, and cannot understand Parkrun Australia’s disregard for the environmental sensitivity of the wetlands, the importance of its buffer zones, and of the maintenance of their integrity.
The Seaford Wetlands is a Ramsar protected reserve—reserved for flora and fauna, and while this sort of running activity is not strict prohibited under the terms of the Ramsar Agreement, there are many more appropriate locations and reserves nearby which would be less impacted by the Parkrun.
For more informatoon see Proposed Seaford Wetlands parkrun - Home | Facebook
If you agree with FESWI that this is should not be allowed please let Frankston Councillors know.
The Friends of Edithvale-Seaford Wetlands is a member of the Port Phillip Conservation Council.
See the explanation for FEWSI's Parkrun stance on this here:
- Promote and encourage the protection, rehabilitation and enhancement of the wetland area for the benefit of indigenous flora and fauna.
- Encourage scientific study of the habitat, fauna and flora of the wetlands area.
- Promote awareness and appreciation of the wetlands area as a significant habitat for migratory birds, for breeding waterfowl and for wading species.
- Exchange information on bird species, other fauna, flora and habitat with other interested organisations and authorities both locally and overseas.
In relation to these goals FESWI is opposed to large Fun Runs like the Proposed Parkrun at Seaford Wetlands
FESWI has serious concerns regarding the choice of an environmental reserve and conservation zone for the weekly Parkrun event, and cannot understand Parkrun Australia’s disregard for the environmental sensitivity of the wetlands, the importance of its buffer zones, and of the maintenance of their integrity.
The Seaford Wetlands is a Ramsar protected reserve—reserved for flora and fauna, and while this sort of running activity is not strict prohibited under the terms of the Ramsar Agreement, there are many more appropriate locations and reserves nearby which would be less impacted by the Parkrun.
For more informatoon see Proposed Seaford Wetlands parkrun - Home | Facebook
If you agree with FESWI that this is should not be allowed please let Frankston Councillors know.
The Friends of Edithvale-Seaford Wetlands is a member of the Port Phillip Conservation Council.
See the explanation for FEWSI's Parkrun stance on this here:
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