National Parks and Wildlife Advisory Council
The National Parks and Wildlife Advisory Council (NPWAC) is a statutory body providing an independent overview of Tasmania's protected areas system and strategic advice to the Minister.
The NPWAC was established in 1971 under the National Parks and Wildlife Act 1970 (the Act). The functions of the NPWAC as set out in the National Parks and Reserves Management Act 2002 are:
- to advise the Minister on the administration of the Act, including matters referred to it by the Minister;
- to provide a forum for consultation on policy issues of State significance that are related to the Act;
- to maintain an overview of the relevance of the Director of National Parks and Wildlife's role and achievements relative to public expectations;
- to promote understanding and acceptance of the Director of National Parks and Wildlife's role and associated programs;
- to encourage, and act as a focal point for, community support for projects carried out and services provided under the Act; and
- to review management plans for reserved land.
Members
Members of the NPWAC are appointed in their own right rather than as a representative of any particular organisation. The expertise of Council members and their association with any interest groups could include, but are not necessarily limited to:
| Flora |
Fauna |
| Geoheritage |
Cultural heritage |
| Aboriginal |
Tourism |
| Bushwalking |
Fishing |
| Boating |
Recreational vehicle use |
| Traditional practices |
Hunting |
| Conservation |
Sustainability |
| Environmental education |
Bushfire management |
| Local government |
General community |
The current members of the NPWAC are:
| Member Role |
Member Name |
| Chairperson |
Mr Bob Cotgrove |
| Member |
Mr Ross Britton |
| Member |
Mr John Watts |
| Member |
Mr Simon Stubbs |
| Member |
Ms Andrea Henderson |
| Member |
Ms Wendy Horniblow |
| Member |
Dr Michael Lockwood |
Contact Secretariat
Wanita Wells
Executive Officer
Parks & Wildlife Service
GPO Box 1751, Hobart TAS 7001
T (03) 6233 2592
F (03) 6223 8308
M 0488 631 378
E Wanita.Wells@parks.tas.gov.au