Position Statement
Tasmania’s walking track network exceeds 2,000 kilometres and encompasses a wide variety of environments and recreational opportunities. Many environmental and social issues associated with track use are long-standing and/or have been long-foreseen. Many of these issues are symptoms of poor management and planning, exacerbated by the increasing demand for outdoor recreation opportunities.
There is a considerable body of research and history of stakeholder consultation regarding various management approaches dating back some thirty years but none have been fully implemented or effective. The TNPA has developed a position statement outlining a framework for the sustainable management of walking tracks and associated experiences in Tasmania. A multi-faceted and strategic approach is necessary.
