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| Environment Tasmania | |
|---|---|
| Name | Environment Tasmania |
| Founded | 1969 |
| Type | Non-profit environmental organization |
| Headquarters | Hobart, Tasmania |
| Region served | Tasmania, Australia |
| Focus | Conservation, biodiversity, wilderness protection |
Environment Tasmania Environment Tasmania is a Tasmanian conservation organization focused on protecting Tasmania's wilderness, biodiversity and natural heritage. It operates within the context of Australian environmental policy debates involving entities such as the Australian Conservation Foundation, Greenpeace, WWF-Australia, Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area, and federal institutions like the Australian Government and the Commonwealth of Australia. The organization engages with stakeholders ranging from local communities in Hobart and Launceston to international forums exemplified by the Convention on Biological Diversity and the United Nations Environment Programme.
Environment Tasmania traces its origins to Tasmanian conservation movements that emerged alongside campaigns such as the protests over the Gordon-below-Franklin hydroelectric project and the broader Franklin Dam controversy. Influenced by earlier groups connected to the Tasmanian Wilderness Society and personalities active in the Franklin River campaign, the organization became part of the wave of environmental NGOs that responded to timber disputes in regions like the Tarkine, the Central Highlands (Tasmania), and on islands including Bruny Island. Throughout its history the group has interacted with institutions including the High Court of Australia, the Commonwealth Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 processes, and state agencies such as the Tasmanian Parks and Wildlife Service.
The stated mission aligns with conservation aims similar to those of Australian Ethical Investment Limited and programs run by the National Trust of Australia (Tasmania), prioritizing protection of species like the Tasmanian devil, the Orange-bellied parrot, and habitats such as the Southwest National Park (Tasmania). Goals include influencing policy debated in bodies like the Tasmanian Legislative Council, contributing to reviews under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999, and advancing proposals related to protected areas recognized by the UNESCO World Heritage Committee. Advocacy often references scientific input from groups such as the Australian Academy of Science and researchers affiliated with the University of Tasmania.
Campaign activity has addressed logging in the Tarkine rainforest, proposed mining near the West Coast (Tasmania), and development pressures around the Derwent River. Projects have ranged from community-led habitat restoration near Maria Island to litigation-support efforts that intersect with precedents set by cases involving the High Court of Australia and legislative actions influenced by the Environmental Defenders Office. Notable collaborations and campaign allies have included Friends of the Earth (Australia), the Wilderness Society (Australia), and international networks such as the IUCN and the World Heritage Convention. Initiatives have targeted policy settings at the Hobart City Council level as well as national instruments like the Australian Renewable Energy Agency funding frameworks.
The organization is governed by a board model similar to governance structures used by the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission registrants and reports to stakeholders that include members, donors, and partner NGOs like Conservation Volunteers Australia. Leadership interacts with regulatory entities such as the Australian Securities and Investments Commission when required and coordinates with academic partners at the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation and the University of Tasmania for scientific guidance. Governance documents reflect compliance with standards comparable to those of the Institute of Company Directors (Australia) and reporting frameworks used by organizations like Bush Heritage Australia.
Funding streams mirror those of comparable organizations including grants from philanthropic foundations such as the Ian Potter Foundation and partnerships with bodies like the Tasmanian Community Fund. The group has engaged with corporate partners while navigating conflicts similar to those experienced by Bush Heritage Australia and World Wide Fund for Nature. It has sought project support from federal programs administered by the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment (Australia) and state initiatives overseen by the Tasmanian Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment. Collaborative work has included alliances with local Indigenous organizations representing communities connected to the Palawa people and engagement with legal advocates such as the Environmental Defenders Office (Tasmania).
Environment Tasmania's campaigns have contributed to public debates that influenced outcomes akin to the Franklin River conservation victory and policy shifts around forestry practices in areas including the Mersey Forest and Leven Canyon. Its advocacy has been credited by supporters for helping secure protections similar to those extended to the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area, while critics have compared tactics to those of activist groups like Earth First! and raised concerns echoed in commentary from media outlets such as the Mercury (Hobart) and national papers like The Australian. Legal challenges and political pushback have involved state ministries and opposition from industry groups represented by organizations such as the Australian Forest Products Association.
Public outreach strategies parallel campaigns executed by Sea Shepherd Conservation Society and Nature Conservation Council (NSW), employing media channels including local broadcasts on ABC Hobart, opinion pieces in newspapers like the Hobart Mercury, and digital advocacy across platforms monitored by analytics firms similar to Nielsen (company). Educational programs have linked with university research centers such as the Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies and community groups including Landcare Australia. The organization has participated in national and international conferences attended by delegates from entities like the IUCN World Conservation Congress and the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change.
Category:Conservation in Tasmania Category:Environmental organisations based in Australia