{"id":2273,"date":"2014-12-01T07:25:40","date_gmt":"2014-12-01T12:25:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/olduvai.ca\/?p=2273"},"modified":"2014-12-01T07:25:40","modified_gmt":"2014-12-01T12:25:40","slug":"eco-tourism-on-agenda-in-tasmania-as-government-accepts-proposals-for-development-in-national-parks-world-heritage-areas-abc-news-australian-broadcasting-corporation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/olduvai.ca\/?p=2273","title":{"rendered":"Eco-tourism on agenda in Tasmania as government accepts proposals for development in national parks, World Heritage Areas &#8211; ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.abc.net.au\/news\/2014-12-01\/ec-tourism-on-agenda-in-tasmania\/5932342\">Eco-tourism on agenda in Tasmania as government accepts proposals for development in national parks, World Heritage Areas &#8211; ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"first\" style=\"word-wrap: break-word; line-height: 1.3334; font-size: 1.25em; font-weight: bold; padding: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 1em 0px;\">A new environmental battle is looming in Tasmania as the state opens up untouched areas for eco-tourism.<\/p>\n<p style=\"word-wrap: break-word; line-height: 1.3334; font-size: 1.25em; padding: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 1em 0px;\">The Hodgman Government wants tourism operators to take advantage of development opportunities inside national parks and World Heritage Areas.<\/p>\n<p style=\"word-wrap: break-word; line-height: 1.3334; font-size: 1.25em; padding: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 1em 0px;\">It has received 37 proposals, including one from operator Ian Johnstone to build permanent hut-style accommodation along the South Coast Track bushwalking route, 110 kilometres from Hobart.<\/p>\n<p style=\"word-wrap: break-word; line-height: 1.3334; font-size: 1.25em; padding: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 1em 0px;\">He believes he can increase the numbers walking the track by between 1000 and 1500 people each year.<\/p>\n<p style=\"word-wrap: break-word; line-height: 1.3334; font-size: 1.25em; padding: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 1em 0px;\">Currently, to do the seven-day walk, which is known for its rugged coastline, boat crossings and pristine forest, tourists must be self sufficient and carry a heavy pack including all of their own supplies.<\/p>\n<p style=\"word-wrap: break-word; line-height: 1.3334; font-size: 1.25em; padding: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 1em 0px;\">&#8220;People that are coming and walking in the South Coast Track, are really the young, the fit and the very strong, who are happy to carry a heavy pack which means a lot of the population really can&#8217;t experience it,&#8221; Mr Johnstone said.<\/p>\n<p style=\"word-wrap: break-word; line-height: 1.3334; font-size: 1.25em; padding: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 1em 0px;\">&#8230;click on the above link to read the rest of the article&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Eco-tourism on agenda in Tasmania as government accepts proposals for development in national parks, World Heritage Areas &#8211; ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation). 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