Government decisions on LCC recommendations
The legislation governing the work of the Land Conservation Council – the Land Conservation Act 1970 - set out that the Minister may recommend to the Governor in Council that notice of an LCC recommendation be given to the relevant government department or public authority which then have the duty to give effect to the recommendation.
For LCC investigations and reviews (1971 to 1997), the full texts of the final recommendations reports are available from this area of the website. The recommendations in the text have been edited and annotated to reflect government variations and amendments at the time of approval, and subsequent changes. The maps below show the boundaries of the LCC study areas.
Where final recommendations for an area have been superseded through the recommendations of a subsequent review or investigation, only the most recent final recommendations reports are provided.
The annotated reports therefore provide a record of government-accepted recommendations, or decisions, for public land in these LCC study areas. The Orders in Council that give notice to government departments or public authorities to give effect to accepted recommendations are included where available in 'Additional information'.
Go to the digital archive on this website for all LCC and ECC published reports and maps: descriptive reports, draft recommendations and final recommendations. The digital archive is a comprehensive resource containing all reports and maps as published, without amendment or annotation.
Alpine Area Special Investigation (1983)
This report contains the full text of the Land Conservation Council's final recommendations for the Alpine Area Special Investigation. These provide an ongoing framework for use of public land in the LCC’s Alpine Study Area, subject to subsequent Government decisions. The recommendations in the text incorporate those of the LCC's original Alpine Area investigation in 1979 where relevant. The text has been edited to reflect government variations and amendments at the time of approval, and subsequent changes.
Ballarat Study Area (1982)
This report contains the full text of the Land Conservation Council's final recommendations for the Ballarat Study Area. These provide an ongoing framework for public use of land in the LCC’s Ballarat Study Area, subject to subsequent Government decisions. The recommendations in the text have been edited to reflect government variations and amendments at the time of approval, and subsequent changes.
Corangamite Area (1978)
This report contains the full text of the Land Conservation Council's final recommendations for the Corangamite Area. These provide an ongoing framework for public use of land in the LCC’s Corangamite Study Area, subject to subsequent Government decisions. The recommendations in the text have been edited to reflect government variations and amendments at the time of approval, and subsequent changes.
East Gippsland Area Review (1986)
This report contains the full text of the Land Conservation Council's final recommendations for the East Gippsland Area Review. These provide an ongoing framework for use of public land in East Gippsland, subject to subsequent Government decisions. The recommendations in the text incorporate those of the LCC's original East Gippsland investigation in 1977 and have been edited to reflect government variations and amendments at the time of approval, and subsequent changes.
Gellions Run Special Investigation (1981)
This report contains the full text of the Land Conservation Council's final recommendations for the Gellions Run Special Investigation. Recommendation B1 provides an ongoing framework for use of public land in the Gellions Run Study Area, subject to subsequent Government decisions. The recommendations in the text have been edited to reflect government variations and amendments at the time of approval, and subsequent changes.
Gippsland Lakes Hinterland (1983)
This report contains the full text of the Land Conservation Council's final recommendations for the Gippsland Lakes Hinterland Area. These provide an ongoing framework for public use of land in the Gippsland Lakes Hinterland Study Area, subject to subsequent Government decisions. The recommendations in the text have been edited to reflect government variations and amendments at the time of approval, and subsequent changes.
Historic Places Special Investigation South-Western Victoria (1997)
This report contains the full text of the Land Conservation Council's final recommendations for the Historic Places Special Investigation South-Western Victoria. These provide an ongoing framework for the protection, management and future use of historic places in South-western Victoria, subject to subsequent Government decisions. The recommendations in the text have been edited to reflect government variations and amendments at the time of approval, and subsequent changes.
Latrobe Valley Special Investigation (1987)
This report contains the full text of the Land Conservation Council's final recommendations for the Latrobe Valley Special Investigation. These provide an ongoing framework for use of public land in the Latrobe Valley, subject to subsequent Government decisions. The recommendations in the text have been edited to reflect government variations and amendments at the time of approval, and subsequent changes.
Mallee Area Review (1989)
This report contains the full text of the Land Conservation Council's final recommendations for the Mallee Area Review. These provide an ongoing framework for use of public land in the Mallee, subject to subsequent Government decisions. The recommendations in the text incorporate those of the LCC's original Mallee investigation in 1977 where relevant, and have been edited to reflect government variations and amendments at the time of approval, and subsequent changes.
Melbourne Area District 1 Review (1987)
This report contains the full text of the Land Conservation Council's final recommendations for the Melbourne Area, District 1 Review. These provide an ongoing framework for public use of land in the Melbourne area, subject to subsequent Government decisions. The recommendations in the text incorporate those for the western part of the LCC's original Melbourne Study area investigation in 1977 where relevant, and have been edited to reflect government variations and amendments at the time of approval, and subsequent changes.
Melbourne Area District 2 Review (1994)
This report contains the full text of the Land Conservation Council's final recommendations for the Melbourne Area District 2 Review. These provide an ongoing framework for use of public land in Melbourne Area District 2, subject to subsequent government decisions. The recommendations in the text incorporate those for the eastern part of the LCC's original Melbourne Area investigation in where relevant, and have been edited to reflect government variations and amendments at the time of approval, and subsequent changes.
Murray Valley Area (1985)
This report contains the full text of the Land Conservation Council's final recommendations for the Murray Valley Area. These provide an ongoing framework for public use of land in the Murray Valley Area, subject to subsequent government decisions. The recommendations in the text have been edited to reflect government variations and amendments at the time of approval, and subsequent changes.
North Central Area (1981)
This report contains the full text of the Land Conservation Council's final recommendations for the North Central Area. These provide an ongoing framework for public use of land in the North Central Area, subject to subsequent Government decisions. The recommendations in the text have been edited to reflect government variations and amendments at the time of approval, and subsequent changes.
North Eastern Area (Benalla-Upper Murray) Review (1986)
his report contains the full text of the Land Conservation Council's final recommendations for the North-eastern Area (Benalla - Upper Murray) Review. These provide an ongoing framework for use of public land in the North East. The recommendations in the text incorporate those of the LCC's original North-eastern Area Districts 1, 2 and 4 investigations in 1973, 1974, 1977 respectively where relevant, and have been edited to reflect government variations and amendments at the time of approval, and subsequent changes.
North Eastern Study Area Districts 3, 4 & 5 (1977)
This report contains the full text of the Land Conservation Council's final recommendations for the North-eastern Study Area, Districts 3, 4 and 5. These provide an ongoing framework for public use of land in the North Eastern Study Area, Districts 3 and 5, subject to subsequent government decisions. The recommendations in the text have been edited to reflect government variations and amendments at the time of approval, and subsequent changes.
Rivers and Streams Special Investigation (1991)
This report contains the full text of the Land Conservation Council's final recommendations for the Rivers and Streams Special Investigation. These provide an ongoing framework for the use of rivers and streams in Victoria, subject to subsequent government decisions. The recommendations in the text have been edited to reflect government variations and amendments at the time of approval, and subsequent changes.
South Gippsland Area District 1 (1973)
This report contains the full text of the Land Conservation Council's final recommendations for the South Gippsland Area District 1. These provide an ongoing framework for public use of land in the South Gippsland Area District 1, subject to subsequent government decisions. The recommendations in the text have been edited to reflect government variations and amendments at the time of approval, and subsequent changes.
South Gippsland Area District 2 (1982)
This report contains the full text of the Land Conservation Council's final recommendations for the South Gippsland Area District 2. These provide an ongoing framework for public use of land in the South Gippsland Area District 2, subject to subsequent government decisions. The recommendations in the text have been edited to reflect government variations and amendments at the time of approval, and subsequent changes.
South Western Area District 1 Review (1983)
This report contains the full text of the Land Conservation Council's final recommendations for the South-Western Area District 1 Review. These provide an ongoing framework for use of public land in the South-Western Area District 1, subject to subsequent government decisions. The recommendations in the text incorporate those of the LCC's original South-Western Area District 1 investigation in 1973 where relevant and have been edited to reflect government variations and amendments at the time of approval, and subsequent changes.
South Western Area District 2 (1982)
This report contains the full text of the Land Conservation Council's final recommendations for the South-western Area District 2. These provide an ongoing framework for public use of land in the South-western Area District 2, subject to subsequent government decisions. The recommendations in the text have been edited to reflect government variations and amendments at the time of approval, and subsequent changes.
Stradbroke Area Special Investigation (1977)
This report contains the full text of the Land Conservation Council's final recommendations for the Stradbroke Special Investigation within the South Gippsland Area District 1. These provide an ongoing framework for use of public land in the Stradbroke Study Area, subject to subsequent government decisions. The recommendations in the text have been edited to reflect government variations and amendments at the time of approval, and subsequent changes.
Wilderness Special Investigation (1991)
This report contains the full text of the Land Conservation Council's final recommendations for the Wilderness Special Investigation. These provide an ongoing framework for the management of wilderness areas in Victoria, subject to subsequent government decisions. The recommendations in the text have been edited to reflect government variations and amendments at the time of approval, and subsequent changes.
Wimmera Area (1986)
This report contains the full text of the Land Conservation Council's final recommendations for the Wimmera Area. These provide an ongoing framework for public use of land in the Wimmera Area, subject to subsequent government decisions. The recommendations in the text have been edited to reflect government variations and amendments at the time of approval, and subsequent changes.