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Wet Tropics Library

The Wet Tropics Library provides a comprehensive and easy to access collection of information related to the Wet Tropics and the Wet Tropics Management Authority.

All documents are in PDF format and listed in alphabetical order.

Quick Links

- A -

Annual Reports (and State of the Wet Tropics Reports)

• 2006-2007 Annual Report [2.9MB]
• 2006-2007 State of the Wet Tropics Report [4.5MB]

• 2005-2006 Annual Report and State of the Wet Tropics [3.4MB]

• 2004-2005 Annual Report and State of the Wet Tropics Report [1.2MB]

• 2003-2004 - Annual Report and State of the Wet Tropics Report [732KB]

• 2002-2003 - Annual Report (including State of the Wet Tropics Report) [3.6MB]

• 2001-2002 - Annual Report [297KB]
• Appendix 1: Statement of Receipts & Expenditure
• Appendix 2: Statement of Receipts & Expenditure by Program / by Agency
• Appendix 3: Wet Tropics Management Authority Organisation Chart
• Appendix 4: 2001-2002 State of the Wet Tropics Report

• 2000-2001 - Annual Report (including State of the Wet Tropics Report) [1.6MB]

Australia's Tropical Rainforests World Heritage Magazine (see also Wet Tropics Magazine)

• 2005-2006	[1.5MB]
• 2004-2005	[1.5MB]
• 2003-2004	[2.9MB]
• 2002	[2.2MB]

- B -

Branding

Download the new World Heritage Area logo here

- C -

Chronology of World Heritage Listing

A Chronology of the Protection and Management of the Wet Tropics of Queensland World Heritage Area (WTQWHA) [150 KB]

Conservation Strategy 2004

Download summary here [1.69 MB]
Download full document here[3.13 MB]

- E -

Electricity Supply Code of Practice

The Electricity Supply Code of Practice is a quick reference guide for field staff and contractors when electricity supply work is carried out in the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area. It summarises the requirements of permits to work in the Area and the Environmental Code of Practice.

- F -

Fact Sheets

• Managing the World Heritage Area		[192 KB]
• Windows in Time		[222 KB]
• World Heritage Listing		[487 KB]
• Bush Tucker		[241 KB]

- I -

Information Sheets

A set of Information Sheets explain the main.htmlects and common questions about the Wet Tropics Management Plan

- L -

Landholder's Handbooks - Living with World Heritage

The Landholder’s Handbook: Johnstone Shire [1.449 MB]

Living with World Heritage

Living with World Heritage - Community survey results [200KB] - is a summary of the outcomes of surveys undertaken throughout the Wet Tropics in 2002.

- M -

Managing Australia's Tropical Rainforests

Managing Australia's Tropical Rainforests is a six page colour brochure which outlines the many ways the Authority looks after the World Heritage Area.

- N -

Nature Based Tourism Strategy

A strategy [652KB] and map [3MB] for the development and mangement of nature based tourism

- P -

Periodic Report

The Periodic Report updates knowledge about the original World Heritage nomination and how the Area is being managed and monitored.

2002 - The Periodic Report on the Application of the World Heritage Convention [620KB]

2002 - Periodic Report Attachments [1.57MB]

Permit application form

Permit Application Form for undertaking activities which may affect water, vegetation, soil or scenic values in the World Heritage Area.

Pond Apple Report

The Pond Apple Report [694KB] describes the actual and potential distribution of pond apple in the Wet Tropics and methods for its eradication.

Protection Through Partnerships

Protection Through Partnerships [560KB] is a management principle for two-way information flow between the Authority, other government agencies, interest groups and the wider community.

- R -

Rainforest Aboriginal News

This newsletter aims to keep Rainforest Aboriginal people and the broader
Wet Tropics community informed about the events, issues and people making
the news in the Wet Tropics.

Rainforest Aboriginal News No. 9 [1.368MB]

Rainforest Aboriginal News No. 10 [1.72MB]

Regional Agreement

The Wet Tropics of Queensland World Heritage Area Regional Agreement provides for the cooperative management of the Wet Tropics of Queensland World Heritage Area by Rainforest Aboriginal people and the Australian and Queensland Governments.

Regional Agreement [1,283 KB]

Research And Information Needs

RAIN Report [265KB]

Road Maintenance Code of Practice

The Road Maintenance Code of Practice outlines how to do road maintenance within the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area. It details practices that minimise any impacts on the Area. It was developed by the Department of Main Roads in conjunction with the Wet Tropics Management Authority, environmental experts, road engineers and roadwork crews.

- T-

Tropical Topics newsletter

Tropical Topics is an educational newsletter used by the tourism industry and schools. There are 47 different Tropical Topics editions available for download.

- W -

Walking Strategy

The Walking Strategy aims to provide a network of diverse walking experiences. It outlines the management of over 150 walks in and around the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area.

Walking Strategy [534KB]

Appendices [159KB]

Summary [310KB]

Walking map [1.7MB]

Water Infrastructure Code of Practice

The Water Infrastructure Code of Practice is a manual on how to operate and maintain water supply infrastructure while protecting and minimising impacts on the Wet Tropics World Heriatge Area.

Weed Pocket Guide

A guide to Environmental and Agricultural Weeds for Far North Queensland [7MB]

Wet Tropics World Heritage Area Magazine (see also Australia's Tropical Rainforests magazine)

2007-2008 edition

Cover [144Kb]

Wonderful wildife [1.34MB]

Fire, Josephine Falls, Babinda and ancient ferns [1.12MB]

Cyclone Larry [915KB]

Margaret Thorsborne and Rainforest Explorer [915KB]

Tourist map [3.48MB]

Wet Tropics Management Plan

A copy of the Wet Tropics Management Plan 1998 can be downloaded from the Queensland Parliamentary Counsel website.

Which Way Our Cultural Survival?

The Review of Aboriginal Involvement in the Management of the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area was completed in 1998 - Which Way Our Cultural Survival?

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Phone: +61 7 40520 555 - Fax: +61 7 4031 1364
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Download summary here [1.69 MB] Download full document here[3.13 MB]

Download summary here [1.69 MB]
Download full document here[3.13 MB]