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Outdoor Recreation in Queensland: The Big Issues - QORF’s paper, Outdoor Recreation in Queensland: The Big Issues, investigates the impact of social change in relation to outdoor recreation opportunities.
Outdoor Recreation: Service Provision in the Qld Public Sector - QORF’s paper, Outdoor Recreation: Service Provision in the Queensland Public Sector, investigates the role of public sector agencies in the provision of outdoor recreation activities and services.

The Landscape Classification System: How recreation use in Queensland’s national parks and forests is decided
Queensland has many of the world’s most spectacular and unique natural areas, including five World Heritage Areas. The Environmental Protection...


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Moreton Bay Marine Park Zoning Plan
The zoning plan for the Moreton Bay Marine Park is now closed to public submissions. Acting minister for Sustainability, Climate Change and...


Fitzroy Is 50

Have your say on the future of Fitzroy Island
Far north Queenslanders are being urged to have their say on the management of Fitzroy Island National Park and the marine park surrounding the...


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More Great Walks For Queensland
Work is about to commence on four new Great Walks for Queensland, adding to the six already completed around the state. Minister for...


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The Brisbane Valley Rail Trail Update 18 Jan 2008
In January 2007 the Queensland Government announced $8.8 million funding over five years to construct three new regional recreation trails, in...


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EPA - Intention to Review Management Plans & Prepare Draft Management Plans
During 2007, the Environmental Protection Agency reviewed management plans and as a result plan to prepare draft management plans for the protected...




Noosa North Shore Beach Closure Protecting Birds 20 Jul 2007
From August 6th the area of beach on the lower Noosa North Shore, known locally as the 'Frying Pan', will be permanently closed to vehicles, dogs and...




Active Trails CD - Now Available
The Office of Urban Management has advised that the Active Trails CD is available to the public. The Active Trails - A Strategy for Regional...




Public Opinion Sought On Recreation Area Regulations
Environment Minister Lindy Nelson-Carr called for public views on proposed regulations for the management of Queensland's five recreation areas -...




Launch of Regional Outdoor Recreation Strategy Discussion Paper
The SEQ Regional Outdoor Recreation Strategy will detail how the commitment contained within the SEQ Regional Plan 2005-2026 to “provide a range of...


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$8.8million to be spent on three recreation trails in SEQ 22 Jan 2007


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EPA - Intention to prepare draft management plans
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) intends to prepare draft management plans for the following national parks, conservation park and...




GOVERNMENT ACTS ON CONCERNS ABOUT WILD RIVERS ACT 25 July 2006 25 Jul 2006
Six of the State's most pristine rivers will be protected by the Queensland Government's Wild Rivers legislation, the Premier recently...


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Landowners partner with government to protect Queensland's biodiversity
Eleven Queensland landowners are the first to receive a cash incentive through the Beattie Government's NatureAssist programme to protect the...




The SEQ Infrastructure Plan and Program: What does it achieve for outdoor recreation?
The SEQ Infrastructure Plan and Program (SEQIPP) (http://www.oum.qld.gov.au/?ID=359) was released on 24th May 2006 and was once again very...




Recreational access to forest plantations must be maintained (Media Release from State Opposition 20 April 2006)
Queenslanders access to state plantation forests to ride horses and for other recreational activities must be maintained by a new State Government...




EPA's Tourism in Protected Areas (TIPA) initiative
In February 2005, as part of its response to the Regulatory Impact Statement for the Review of Regulations under the Nature Conservation Act 1992,...




Queensland's Wild Rivers
The Queensland Government is seeking submissions on the Wild Rivers Act 2005. The first 6 rivers under consideration for protection are: Staaten...