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Maintaining the unique qualities of our natural and built environment is important to Tasmanians.
The state has led the world in eco politics, with the World's first green party (the United Tasmania Group) being formed in 1972.
There have been many threats to Tasmania's environmental treasures,resulting in many environmental groups to campaign on specific projects.
In the last quarter of the 20th Century Tasmania was the scene for many conflicts between industry and the environmentalists.
Victories have included :
A not so proud part of our environmental history was the loss of the unique Lake Pedder at a time when hydro industrialisation was the main focus of industry.
CBD areas can be areas for contention between entrepreneurs and protectors of Tasmania's heritage streetscapes. In Hobart for instance the ambience of the
Sullivans Cove area is much guarded by fishermen,this frustrates business interests,who say a dock tramway service should be started,to cater for the tourist market.
Tasmanian Bicentenary Environment Projects and Events
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