History

Tasmanian Conservation Trust Environmental History:

The Tasmanian Conservation Trust was established in 1968. Its first environmental campaigns were used to assure foresight and wisdom in regards to natural resource, water and land usage in Tasmania. It has since grown to address varied environmental issues and green concerns within the region.

Focus of Activities

Tasmanian Conservation Trust - Go Green Activity Focus:

Tasmanian Conservation Trust - Environmental Mission

The Tasmanian Conservation Trust aims to protect Tasmania's cultural environment, plants, eco systems and archaeological sites.

Current and Future Tasmanian Conservation Trust Campaigns

• Any environmental issues in relation to fisheries management, water pollution, aquaculture and marine reserves
  
• Opposing the Gunns Proposed Pulp Mill
  
• Promoting the D'Entrecasteaux Channel Aquaculture Expansion
  
• Opposing recreational gill net fishing in Tasmania
  
• Protecting sea urchins in Tasmanian reefs
  
• Advocating the Tasmanian Marine Protected Areas Strategy
  
• Protecting environmental principles/quality of life in Tasmania
  
• The Great Car Body Clean Up Project 1
  
• The Great Car Body Clean Up Project 2
  
• Establishing a practice code to protect native animals, livestock and pets from 1080 Poison
  
• Regulating floatplane/helicopter accessibility to the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area
  
• Implementing the proposed Australian 'Greenhouse' Trigger for the Environmental Protection and Biodiversity [EPBC] Act 1999
  
• Protecting Tasmania's freshwater plant life, galaxiid fish, freshwater snails/lobsters and other freshwater wildlife from invasive species, eco system destruction, river regulations and water development plans
  
• Addressing the inadequate regulations and compliance of the proposed building of the Meander Dam with the National Competition Policy and environmental laws
  
• Implementing and developing proper water management planning for Tasmania
  
• Regulating broad scale clearing of eucalyptus plantation sites to avoid threat to the water catchment balance in Tasmania
  
• Creating regulations and tariffs for water supply use in Hobart city, Australia
  
• Reducing impacts on riverines in Tasmania
  
• Controlling invasive species in Tasmania
  
• Creating proper land planning and management for Tasmania
  
• Regulating and reducing cruel shooting and hunting practices of wallabies and pademelons in Tasmania
  
• Finding alternative methods to shooting to protect Tasmanian farming areas
  
• Re-establishment of the Management Plan for the Tasmanian Brush-tail Possum
  
• Protection and prevention of cruel methods of hunting, capture and transportation of the Tasmanian Brush-tail Possum in regards to exports to other countries
  
• Creating and implementing driving codes to prevent collisions with native wildlife and birds in Tasmania
  
• Protecting muttonbirds from illegal poaching and nest damage
  
• Ending duck shooting in Tasmania
  

Tasmanian Conservation Trust - Green Funds' Allocation

Tasmanian Conservation Trust environmental/conservation/green revenues are balanced between fundraising and programs and support services.

Notable Achievements

Tasmanian Conservation Trust - Notable Environmental Achievements:

1994 - successfully challenged Tasmania's woodchip licenses with the Australian Democrats in the courts

Celebrity Supporters

Tasmanian Conservation Trust Green Celebrity Supporters:

Local support only

Governance & Financial

Tasmanian Conservation Trust Environmental Governance/Structure/Size:

The Tasmanian Conservation Trust is a regional, environmental, conservation, non-profit organization that has more than four hundred members and numerous volunteers. Its daily operations and go green, environmental campaigns are overseen by its council of elected members, with executive level decisions being made by Christian Bell, the trust's CEO. Its head office is situated in Hobart, Tasmania, and is operated during regular business hours by staff members. Many of the Tasmanian Conservation Trust staff are part-timers or volunteers.

Regions / countries which benefit

Regions Benefitted By Tasmanian Conservation Trust Environmental Actions:

Tasmania, Australia

How to donate

Tasmanian Conservation Trust – Making Green Donations:

The Tasmanian Conservation Trust accepts environmental/conservation/green donations from individuals, businesses, governments and other organisations. The Tasmanian Conservation Trust accepts donations starting at $2. Donations to the Tasmanian Conservation Trust can be made: by phone at (03) 62343552; by fax at (03) 62312491; via email at tct6@bigpond.com; or by mail to the Tasmanian Conservation Trust Inc., Floor 2, 191 Liverpool Street, Hobart, TAS 7000, Australia.

References

• Democrats.Org, http://www.democrats.org.au/policies/issue_dis.htm?issue_id=17&issue_election=2001+Federal+Election&issue_title=Democrat+Achievements