Sally Barnes ‘Parks Australia – Strategic Visions’

Sally, Director of National Parks, will discuss the Vision and Strategic Direction of Parks Australia, with particular attention to the ANBG’s programs and partnerships. Her talk will focus on ANBG endangered species programmes and partnerships, the ANBG Master Plan process, the importance of volunteers and the ANBG Business model.

Sally Barnes has worked in environment protection and cultural and natural heritage management for over twenty years. She is the recently appointed Director, National Parks for the Australian Government. Prior to this role she was the Chief Executive of the Office of Environment and Heritage in New South Wales. She is passionate about Australia’s landscape and its unique marine environments and opportunities to work with traditional owners and local communities on sustainable use and unique visitor experiences.