b'CEOCEO Continued.contribution from activities, and the type of activity, can be reported on more easily. Within the next six-nine months, two special projects for Clean Up the Bush will occur, with priority sites identified within the following districts, Murrindindi, Midlands, and Latrobe. Further details will be released in the coming months on how to get involved.Track clearing planning conducted by clubs and the community, of the seasonal closures will also commence across the state in ready for the opening.As always, the team continues to be across any changes, updates, and support needed for track and area access across the state and Australia-wide.Craig Ryan and Team CEOFour Wheel Drive Victoria and DEECA partnership update- State Forest Visitation data4WD Victoria has a partnership agreement withcollect better visitation information, we will be DEECA to support collecting information aroundcontributing to valuable insights that help highlight visitors to state forests.the importance of recreation in state forests and Visitation data is gathered from traffic countersstrengthen the case for further investment.placed at recreation sites, tracks and trails in stateEven if a site is not directly related to 4WDing, forest sites managed by DEECA all across Victoriathe data collected still provides insights into from now until 30 June 2026.recreational use of forests. It strengthens the case This data is important as DEECA uses it to planfor recreation investment in state forests and is part how resources are allocated for maintenance,of the funding with DEECA.upgrades to facilities (including 4WD tracks),4WDV will collect counter data from a range of patrolling and compliance, and other key activities.recreation sites such as campgrounds and picnic There are currently gaps in information aboutareas, and tracks and trails across DEECAs regions how people use state forests, where they go, what they do, and how satisfied they are within northern and eastern Victoria and on the eastern the available facilities. By supporting DEECA tooutskirts of Melbourne. Est. 19754 TRACKWATCH| Spring 2025'