BIRDS, ecology, mining, the story of fire on the plateau and people and place are five key information themes along 20 kilometres of regenerated tracks with signage around the Stanley Plateau that can be explored by walkers following a launch at the village's Australia Day get–together next week.

The project developed by Stanley Landcare members over the last five years but hindered by COVID–19 lockdowns and restrictions for two of those, includes shorter one around the village as well.

Stanley Landcare secretary Dr Tony McDonald said the rich diversity of the area along with beautiful scenery can be enjoyed by tourists who visit Stanley as well as locals.

He said a descriptive brochure with a map has been published for the walk with signs along the track for identification.

A hands–on project with many Stanley community members taking part in the planning began with community consultation around 12 years ago by Stanley Landcare members.

The project supported by DELWP, Indigo Shire Council and the Stanley Athenaeum as well as from community members and families and auspiced by Quercus Beechworth, received funding of $49,000 from the Victorian Government Bushfire Recovery Fund.

Dr McDonald said park benches designed and made locally too have been located around the walks.

"The development has opened up safe walking with the map and signage and offers people the opportunity to walk Stanley," he said.

Among contributions to the development has been local Dr Richard Loyn – a world authority on bird life – where he has identified a number of species.

A launch being held in the Recreation Reserve behind the Stanley Primary School kicks off at 4pm on Australia Day, January 26, next week where there is an open invitation to all.

Descriptive brochures together with DEWLP ones are available from the Stanley community managed Post office.