The Alps at the Crossroads, The Quest for an Alpine National Park in Victoria

Description

This book was a cooperative venture involving the Victorian National Parks Association, the Save Our Bushlands Action Committee and the Federation of Victorian Walking Clubs. It covers the history of the Alps, the beginnings of control, the new adventurers, towards an Alpine Park and threats to the Alps. Contents include: The Alpine environment; Days of the pioneers; Explorers, squatter and selectors; People of the high country; Decline of mining; Growth of forestry; Kiewa Hydro-Electricity; Growth of skiing and ski-touring; Bushwalking and other adventuring; Birth of the National Parks Authority; Grazing in the high country; Control of ski villages.