Representing people working in wild places
Who are we?
About the Association
The Tasmanian Wilderness Guides Association formed in 2019 to provide a united voice for Tasmania’s outdoor guiding community. Our mission is to advocate on behalf of our members in relation to our employment, careers and working conditions, have a say in shaping a sustainable tourism industry in Tasmania and help cultivate and celebrate Tasmania’s unique guiding culture.
Some of our members at the 2021 AGM
THE OBJECTS AND PURPOSES OF TWGA
(a) the conservation and protection of the natural environment in Tasmania’s national parks, reserves and conservation areas;
(b) to secure the continuing reservation, additional reservation and enhanced protection status and conditions of suitable areas for national parks, reserves and conservation areas;
(c) to advocate for sustainable ecotourism and outdoor activity industries in Tasmania that provide direct financial benefits for conservation, minimise negative impacts, and protect and maintain Tasmania’s natural and cultural values, including genuine engagement with the Tasmanian Aboriginal community to promote business and employment opportunities for Aboriginal people;
(d) to promote effective legislation, regulations, planning, management and governance processes for the classification and use of Tasmania’s national parks, reserves and conservation areas;
(e) to promote Tasmania’s national parks, reserves and conservation areas as public resources and public places that are accessible to all members of the community;
(f) to improve, protect and foster the best interests of the Association’s members, including the working conditions, remuneration, benefits, health and safety, and career and educational opportunities for outdoor activity guides working in Tasmania’s national parks, reserves and conservation areas; and
(g) to promote education, interpretation and community awareness of the natural and cultural heritage, value and importance of Tasmania’s national parks, reserves and conservation areas and in conservation in general.
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