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Celebrating 25 years of World Heritage
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Insert a sentence about your event details – who, what, where, when, why. For example:
The (who? e.g. name of visitor centre or community group) is celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Wet Tropics World
Heritage Area, and invites the (name of town or region) community to join us at (where? when?) to (what?).
On 9 December 1988 history was made when the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area was inscribed on the World Heritage
List. This year marks 25 years since the listing of this international icon and local treasure.
Insert a quote here about your event or why you are holding an event. For example:
“We are proud to be a part of celebrating this important milestone for our region,” said (name of spokesperson).
“The Wet Tropics World Heritage Area is important for Far North Queensland and as a community we want to show we
appreciate it and look after it so that we can pass this living legacy on to future generations.
“We encourage everyone to get involved in exploring, experiencing and appreciating our Wet Tropics World Heritage
Area,” said (name of spokesperson).
“In celebrating the World Heritage Area, we are also celebrating our local heroes who continue today to contribute their
time, resources and commitment to taking care of /showcasing this incredible landscape.”
Some of the contributions made by community members to the World Heritage Area include:
(Provide some narrative or points about the work of your community members or groups. Acknowledge how their work has contributed to
the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area and enjoyment of the Area.)
This event is part of broader community celebrations throughout the Wet Tropics region from Cooktown to Townsville,
including the Atherton Tablelands. The Wet Tropics Management Authority is encouraging the community to get involved
and celebrate this important milestone and reflect on what the Wet Tropics means to them. Visitor information centres,
community groups, schools and the general public can register their event on an online events calendar. Learn more at
http://wettropics.gov.au/25-year-anniversary
For more information please contact:
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More information and discussion points
The Wet Tropics of Queensland was listed as a World Heritage Area after more than a decade of campaigning by passionate community members.
The World Heritage Area includes one of the few continually surviving rainforest in the world.
It contains many primitive and ancient plants and animals and the highest concentration of primitive flowering plant families in the world.
The Wet Tropics community benefits economically from the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area through tourism and the flow on effects of tourism.
We all benefit from an improved quality of life through exceptional recreational opportunities, and environmental services e.g. clean air and water.
The World Heritage Area provides inspiration and a backdrop for reflection.
Learn more at www.wettropics.gov.au