In my interview with Brian Carlton on Tasmania Talks when I said I supported multi-use national parks, I meant recreational activities consistent with the IUCN National Park Category II definition which is, “Large natural or near natural areas set aside to protect large-scale ecological processes, along with the complement of species and ecosystems characteristic of the area, which also provide a foundation for environmentally and culturally compatible spiritual, scientific, educational, recreational and visitor opportunities.”
https://www.iucn.org/theme/protected-areas/about/protected-areas-categories/category-ii-national-park
This is my interpretation of multiple-use, not multiple resource access, logging or off-road four wheel driving over culturally or environmentally sensitive areas in national parks which is what Mr Brooks is talking about ( here ).
I absolutely do not support activities that threaten the natural and cultural values of Tasmania’s world class protected areas.
The Greens have always advocated for the protection of natural and cultural values in Tasmania’s protected areas. We have a strong policy on tourism in protected areas and in sensitive wilderness areas, such as the Tarkine.
We believe the criteria for the management of tourism and recreation in Tasmania’s protected areas, should prioritise the protection of wilderness and cultural values and I am absolutely in lock step with this.
We also recognise the compelling economic case for the establishment of a world class, globally marketed and iconic Tarkine National Park. After all, this is the place CNN has described as ‘the world’s number one wilderness.’
Emma Anglesey, Greens’ Candidate for Launceston
