Bushwalking Victoria extends its sincerest sympathy to the individuals, families and communities affected by the devastating bushfires of 7th February 2009.

Many bushwalkers will have been directly affected by the bushfires and many more will be actively involved in the emergency response and the ongoing recovery actions.

On behalf of Victorian bushwalkers, BWV's board of management has made an immediate donation to the Victorian Bushfire Appeal Fund.  

Bushwalking Victoria will work with our clubs, local communities and government agencies to support the recovery of the affected areas and communities.

Bushwalking Victoria is the peak body for all bushwalkers and bushwalking clubs in Victoria, Australia.

What do we do?

Promote bushwalking, engage in activities that add value to the community and proactively represent the interests of all recreational bushwalkers.

We do this by:

• Promoting bushwalking as an outdoor activity that assists health and wellbeing and helps people understand the natural environment;
• Advising people how to get into bushwalking;
• Representing the interests of all bushwalkers to land managers and policy makers
• Providing community services such as:
  
  
  • land based search and rescue for persons lost in the bush
  • development and maintenance of walking tracks
  • active conservation of natural areas including hands on projects
  • publication of helpful information about safe, enjoyable and environmentally friendly bushwalking