Similar to national parks in legal status and purpose but on average state parks are smaller and less diverse.
Whilst safeguarding the conservation of flora and fauna, the protection of landscape, archaeological and historic values, state forests in East Gippsland provide opportunity for a wide range of activities including camping, picnicking, walking, fishing, four-wheel driving, canoeing, trail bike and horse riding, hunting, swimming and much more. Dogs are permitted in East Gippsland's state forests which are managed by DSE. > more.....