About Us
The Tasmanian National Parks Association Inc. (TNPA) is a non-profit,
non-government organisation committed to the protection of Tasmania's national parks and reserved lands. The Association aims to give park users a voice and involve the community in matters affecting these important and invaluable areas. The TNPA reinforces public values, concerns and criticisms to policy makers and managers, while promoting conservation awareness.
TNPA Mission
To preserve the integrity of and expand the Tasmanian National Park System, and to ensure appropriate management of their natural and cultural values.
Aims of the TNPA
The primary aims of the Tasmanian National Parks Association are:
- The conservation, protection and, where necessary, the rehabilitation of the natural environment of national parks;
- To secure the continuing reservation of suitable areas for national parks;
- To advocate conservation as the primary role of the Parks & Wildlife Service;
- To promote and encourage community involvement in national park management;
- To promote effective legislation for the maintenance of our national parks;
- To increase community awareness of the value and importance of national parks;
- To promote the conservation of cultural heritage within national parks;
("National Park" means any National Park, State Reserve, Nature Reserve, Game Reserve, Conservation Area, Nature Recreation Area, Regional Reserve, Historic Site, Sanctuary or any public lands or marine areas reserved for conservation.)
Manifesto
The Mainifesto of the Tasmanian National Parks Association outlines in detail the aims, policy objectives and guiding philosophy behind the Association. The Manifesto is available online as a PDF file (139 Kb) - download the TNPA Manifesto.
Newsletters and Press Releases
The Tasmania National Parks Association promotes the protection of Tasmania's unique national parks through a range of media. Our newsletters and press releases are available online.
ABN: 38 875 435 295
For all enquiries please contact us at admin@tnpa.asn.au; via mail at GPO Box 2188 Hobart, TASMANIA 7001; or phone 0427 854 684. The Tasmania National Parks Association Inc. seeks to preserve Tasmania's national parks and reserves through management committed to the conservation of their natural and cultural values.
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