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Management Plan For Sustainable Tourism At The Houtman Abrolhos Islands, Le Provost Dames & Moore
Management Plan For Sustainable Tourism At The Houtman Abrolhos Islands, Le Provost Dames & Moore
Fisheries management papers
The combination of unique species of fish, coral reefs and other invertebrates, historical shipwrecks and the commercially valuable Western rock lobster makes the Abrolhos a unique area of Western Australia. In recognition of this the Minister of Fisheries is releasing the plan 'Management of Houtman Abrolhos System', following a period of public consultation. The islands are becoming increasingly popular destination for tourists that are attracted to the diving, fishing, bird watching, maritime history and other features of the Abrolhos. The draft Management Plan for Sustainable Tourism in the Houtman Abolhos Islands has been developed to provide a framework within which …
Future Directions For Tourism At The Houtman Abrolhos Islands - Draft For Public Comment, Le Provost Dames & Moore
Future Directions For Tourism At The Houtman Abrolhos Islands - Draft For Public Comment, Le Provost Dames & Moore
Fisheries management papers
This paper discusses the constraints on tourism in the Abrolhos and key management strategies of the draft tourism plan. Discusses facilities required and recommending a broadening of air services to allow their use for tourism, establishment of boat moorings for commercial tourist operators, public moorings may be installed and rented for use by private boats, upgrading of facilites Dransfield House on Beacon Island, could be used as an interpretive centre.
Management Of The Houtman Abrohlos System., Kim Nardi, Abrohlos Islands Management Advisory Committee
Management Of The Houtman Abrohlos System., Kim Nardi, Abrohlos Islands Management Advisory Committee
Fisheries management papers
The Abrolhos System is the Houtman Abrolhos Islands and adjoing State Territorial Waters. It is an important part of the Western Australian environment. Has major significance in conservation of flora and fauna and also in geological terms. The waters adjoining State Territorial Waters contain some of the most highly valued marine systems in the State. These include sites of historical shipwrecks in Australia. The are of great interest to visitors and support a relatively small but growing recreation and tourism industy. The area is integral to the Western rock lobster fishery, which is that State's premier primary industries. The Abrolhos …
Final Report: Future Management Of The Aquatic Charter Industry In Western Australia., Tour Operators Fishing Working Group
Final Report: Future Management Of The Aquatic Charter Industry In Western Australia., Tour Operators Fishing Working Group
Fisheries management papers
The Tour Operator's Fishing Working Group (TOFWG) was established by the Hon Monty House MLA, Minister for Fisheries, in recognition of the growing importance of this element of the tourism industy and in recognition of the need to ensure that the development of this industry occurs in an ecologically sustainable framework across the Sate. The recommendations outlined in this report establish a management framework within which the aquatic charter industry may continue to develop, and which will ensure the long-term sustainability of the natural resources on which the industry is based.