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Victorian No Bolting Areas? 6-Aug-2009 At 11:57:11 AM robertsonja

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On 4/08/2009 jkane wrote:
>The VCC also has a bolting Policy on it's download page (it's more about
>the process of safely bolting a route). http://www.vicclimb.org.au/Site/index.php?ocation
>downloads
>
>It states
>"1.9. Bolts should not be added to an area that is declared either ‘bolt
>free’ or ‘no more bolts’. This status should be defined by Park Management
>Plans, climbing guidebooks or local best practice."

>"4.5. The placement of any fixed protection/anchors is banned within a
>Government defined wilderness area or reference area"

That is my question - what areas in Victoria are deemed "bolt free" or "no more bolts" or a "Government defined wilderness area or reference area". I am aware that Wilson Prom is restricted to climbers, hence bolts - would like to know of any other areas?

>So a little bit more detail there. Didn't have a really good read so
>there may be a few more relevant bits if you are interested. Also Parks
>VIC http://www.parkweb.vic.gov.au/1process_details.cfm?note=20
>
>
>I always understood that you should follow the ethics of those that first
>developed an area. If it's an unclimbed crag and bolts are not banned
>by a PV management plan then I guess it would be your choice. I guess
>there are other considerations too like environment and indigenous issues.
> You could check with Tracey (VCC Access and Environmrnt Officer) to see
>if she has any info on the area.

What areas are bolts banned "by the PV Management Plan" - how do we access this plan?