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Wet Tropics Publications for the General Community

The Wet Tropics Management Authority produces a range of brochures and newsletters to inform locals and visitors about the latest Wet Tropics news and how to look after our World Heritage rainforests. You can download a few of them here. See also our publications specifically for managing the Area, landholders and the Wet Tropics magazine and posters.  

World Heritage Area brochure

This brochure celebrates 20 years of the Wet Tropics of Queensland World Heritage Area and provides some basic information about the Area and its plants and animals. Download a pdf version here [1.6MB]

 

WHA brochure

Living with World Heritage - Community survey results

This eight page summary highlights the the results of a 2002-2003 community survey of Wet Tropics residents. The survey included questions about the benefits and use of the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area and management issues.

 

 

Community Survey results

Cassowary stickers

My poo grows trees is the most popular among a set of six cassowary stickers developed for school children and the community to educate people about the importance of the cassowary. My poo grows trees has also been used on calico bags and T-shirts (currently out of stock). Stickers are available from the Authority or your local visitor centre for a small donation.

 

My poo grows trees sticker

Slow down cassowary stickers

These stickers were produced for motor vehicles to remind people to slow down in cassowary habitat areas. They are available from the Authority or your local visitor centre for a small donation.

 

Slow down car sticker

 


 

 

 
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