[Oz-envirolink] Help Stop the Commercialisation of National Parks (NSW)

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   Help  Stop the Commercialisation of National Parks

Speak up today  or our parks will pay Ö

 only days to go!



 

 The NSW  Government has adopted pro-tourism industry recommendations that
put our  national parks at risk. Weaker national park protection laws are
being developed  to encourage the spread of damaging private cabins, lodges
and ëeco-resortsí in  our national parks. The NSW  Government has not even
asked the community if they want national parks  developed!  Environment
groups want a stronger nature tourism industry in NSW and more people
enjoying  our parks. This can and must be achieved without park development.
 Unless we act now increased development in national parks will  be allowed
by law in March.


ATTEND  A PUBLIC RALLY



 



Come  learn  more about tourism in national parks from experts including
Dr. Martin Taylor  (Protected Areas Policy, WWF-Australia), Prof Ralf
Buckley (International  Centre for Ecotourism Research, Griffith  >Uni),
Andrew Cox (Executive Officer NPA CEO) & Ian Cohen, MLC.  This is  your
opportunity to support a resolution that NPA and other  environment groups
will present to the government to demonstrate public  concern for increased
development in national parks.



 



WHEN:  Thursday 26th February, 6.30-8.30pm
WHERE: Footbridge Theatre,  Parramatta Rd, Sydney University



RSVP to  this free event: 02 9299 0000 or notforsale at npansw.org.au



(Flyer  with more info attached for circulation)



 



TAKE  ACTION!



 



1. Get the  message out! email your friends and colleagues who are
passionate about national  parks



2. Volunteer!  Help get involved in the campaign, contact
notforsale at npansw.org.au or phone NPA on 02  9299 000



3. Lobby! email  Environment Minister, Carmel Tebbutt at
dp.office at tebbutt.minister.nsw.gov.au and  say you donít want national park
laws weakened to permit private  developments



4. Lobby some  more! Call, write or email you local member and let him know
your  concerns



5. Become  informed! For more information visit the National Parks
Associationís website  at



http://www.npansw.org.au/web/conservation/tourism/tourism.htm



 



 



Apologies for cross  postings.


National Parks Association of NSW
PO Box  337, Newtown NSW 2042
Tel: 02 9299 0000; Fax: 02 9290 2525
Email: notforsale at npansw.org.au
Website:  www.npansw.org.au