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Latest News and Issues
East Evelyn Community tree-planting
The next community tree-planting days will be held at East Evelyn on Saturday 28 January and Saturday 18 February 2012. Download details here
Fire Brochure
 For information about fire management on the Cairns hillslopes you can download the brochure here.
If you want to know more about National Park fire management click the link here
e-newsletter
 Be informed about the latest projects and research in the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area! Read the latest Wet Tropics e-newsletter and back issues.If you would like to get this quarterly newsletter by email, you can subscribe here.
See our media stories page for stories and photos about climate change and cassowaries.
The Australian World Heritage Gateway project
The Wet Tropics Management Authority (WTMA) is excited to announce one of its latest projects, a pre-feasibility study for an iconic World Heritage Gateway Centre in Tropical North Queensland – home of two World Heritage Areas.
A team led by EC3 Global including locals Parker Travel Collection and leading architects Clarke Hopkins Clarke have the task of conducting a prefeasibility study and developing a concept that will inspire investment in a 'must-see' destination for the State and something that positions Tropical North Queensland as the gateway to World Heritage. A key priority is raising awareness and building appreciation for the region's significant natural, cultural and ecological diversity. The proposed World Heritage Gateway Centre has the potential position Tropical North Queensland as the 'Centre of Excellence' in World Heritage management and one of the richest learning landscapes in the world. Want to know more...
2011 Cassowary Awards
 Each year the Wet Tropics Management Authority recognises individuals and groups who have made outstanding contributions to the conservation and presentation of the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area. The thirteenth annual Cassowary Awards were held at the new Flecker Botanic Garden Interpretive Centre on Saturday 5th November 2011. click here for more...
Making connections on the Tablelands to save species
 The Wet Tropics Management Authority (WTMA) and its partners will officially launch a major revegetation project on the Tablelands today (Tuesday 9 August).The project, funded by the Australian Government’s Caring for our Country initiative of $600,000 over the next two years, will help restore connectivity between islands of rainforest on private land and World Heritage rainforest in the high-altitude areas of the Southern Atherton Tablelands. To read more click here
Cape York World Heritage Nomination Process
Cape York Peninsula is a special landscape featuring vast floodplains, extensive river and dune systems and a range of forest types. It contains some unique and wonderful plants and animals that are found nowhere else in the world. Culturally, the region is steeped in tradition, with many cultural practices continued to this day.
The idea of World Heritage listing has been raised in the past as a way of protecting Cape York Peninsula’s special features. World Heritage listing for Cape York Peninsula will only occur however if it has community support and consent from Traditional Owners.
The Queensland Government is keen to work with the community and Traditional Owners to work out if World Heritage for Cape York Peninsula is a good way to go.
If you would like more information visit www.derm.qld.gov.au/cape_york or contact Lyn Wallace, Manager, Cape York Peninsula World Heritage, Department of Environment and Resource Management on 07 4222 5261.
CREB Track
The CREB Track traverses a spectacular yet sensitive part of the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area from the Daintree River through China Camp to Bloomfield. Motorists are advised to check local weather conditions and ensure that they have self recovery equipment.
 Cairns Regional Council is now the management agency responsible for the CREB Track. For information about the track and whether it is open or closed phone 4044 3044 or visitCRC website
The CREB Track crosses through the Burungu Aboriginal community and motorists are asked to be mindful of this when accessing the track. Motorists are reminded that, when open, the CREB Track is only suitable for 4WD vehicles and those with 4WD and vehicle recovery experience. It is not suitable for trailers and can become treacherous after any wet weather. Caution must be exercised and motorists should be vigilant for vehicles travelling in the opposite direction.
The public is also reminded that a permit to visit Roaring Meg Falls is required from the Department of Environment and Resource Management in Mossman or Atherton. For a permit over holiday periods, please telephone the DERM Mossman office on (07) 4098 2188 and leave a message if there are no staff present.
The CREB Track was the service access track for the old Ergon Energy powerline to Cooktown. This powerline was switched off in June 2007 and replaced by a new inland line from Mareeba to Lakeland. However, the Telstra tower on the McDowall Range will remain and be fed by a powerline from the Cooktown end.
Rainforest Aboriginal News
 The latest Rainforest Aboriginal News is now available. This edition features a number of stories about Rainforest Aboriginal cultural heritage. If you would like some for your business, please ring Katrina on 4052 0537.
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