the environmental tourism capital of the world.
it is a fantastic, beautiful island state . . .. no doubt about that . . . . . but if only we were spared the hype
The Government said normal planning safeguards would apply, but environmentalists have expressed concern about the move.
They feared developments would not be restricted to eco-tourism ventures and will turn into an "open season" for developers.
If what the Queensland Government snuck through the parliament last year to amend the Conservation Act (1992) thereby leaving the way open for commercial interests (and developers) to make inroads into Queensland National Parks and Conservation Areas, is anything to go by, there's a slippery slope being greased by the Libs in Hobart.
World Heritage listings were threatened recently .. . . but ruled against
by the commission in Paris.
Lower the guard and whoosh, there goes our wildlife buffers.
But as for TAA . .. . . a bonzer little outfit . . run by true enthusiasts.
"A shower of spray and they're away...."
go Serge . . go Jethro