The need to protect our places of natural and cultural heritage is more evident than ever, with increasing climate-change induced threats such as drought and wildfire, and a growing list of threatened species. Yet governments continue blithely (or perhaps bloody-mindedly?) on their path to allowing developments in national parks and reserves.

In this context, articles in this issue describe the state of play of the Tyndall Range ‘Next Iconic Walk’ project, undertake a financial analysis of the Three Capes Track, and reflect on Hobart City Council’s decision process for a proposed zipline on Kunanyi/Mt Wellington.

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Lake Huntley, Tyndall Range. Photo: Grant Dixon

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Lake Huntley, Tyndall Range. Photo: Grant Dixon

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The Tasmanian National Parks Association offers an independent voice for Tasmania’s national parks and reserves, to ensure they are managed for the conservation of the values for which they were proclaimed.