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Seachange Proposal of sustainable development on WA Coast (Other…
Seachange
Proposal of sustainable development on WA Coast
Background
400km stretch
Ningaloo - world's largest fringing reef
Enormous coastline
Very small population
Sensitive and vulnerable coastal habitats
Iconic Australian holiday destination for many
generations
Government
Main Concerns
Growing number of visitors
puts more pressure
Human impact:
erosion, pollution, dogs, campfires etc.
Future of the place
Goals
Maintain the area /experience accessible to a mix of visitors
Protect the environment
Turn pastoral leases into sustainable tourist ventures
Reinforce regulations to protect the environemnt
Triple bottom-line
Work with different community groups for the same vision
Challenged by
Negotiation with:
graziers/station owners
Camp site managers
squatters
Unwillingness from beach/sea users to comply with regulations
Negatively regarded by many community groups
Tackling global/local environmental issues:
climate change, ocean acidication, bush fires etc.
Other Stakeholders
HOLIDAY MAKERS:
surfers, campers,
fishers, pensioners, gray nomads
Current Benefits
Cheap holidays
Unlimited access to resources
Beach front access
Wellbeing
Intergenerational
tratidional/cultural activity
Not many regulations
Main concerns
Too many rules
Loss of access to places/activities
part of their identity
Too expensive
Loss of socialisation
Alternative is to stay indoors,
in backyards and
retirement villages i.e. less active
Challenged by
Competition with new holiday makers
Conflicts with Gov. agencies
Lack of ability/willingness to adapt to the new ways
GRAZIERS
Main concerns
Threatened to lose land
if not agreeable
Changes due to
more human access and goverment
Current Benefits
Part of the identity of WA
Intergenerational land owning
Love for the land and farming lifestyle
Challlenged by
Negotiation/dialogue with Gov. agencies
Feasibility and high costs of tourist ventures
Unwillingness/ inability to change and adapt
Bureaucracy and time consuming processes
BUSINESS
Current Benefits
Holiday makers bring money
Challenged by
Accommodating all tourists needs
Infrastructure for growth
expenses vs profit
Main Concerns
Vetoing developments and resorts stops bringing
more businesses, more money
SQUATERS
Similar to holiday makers,
however, illegally settled on a
more permanent basis
Concerns similar to graziers
TOURISM
Resorts/hotels
Good for the economy
Good for tourism
Can be bad for the environment
Restricted to only a certain group
Ecotourism
Good for the economy
Good for tourism
Good for the environment
Eco-tents
Good for tourism
Good for the economy
Better for the environment
Still restricted to a group ($400 a night)
LOCALS
Main concerns
Environmental degradation
Too many changes
Challenged by
Conflict of interests within
local community
Current Benefits
Love for the place
Small community
Sense of pride
Aboriginal Community
Land/Sea custodians
Ecological Communities
Local fauna and flora
Migratory fauna
Habitats
Benefits generated from some groups
Grey Nomads
Plant trees
Collect rubbish
Active and healthy elderly community means
less expenses to Gov.
Boost local economy
Tourism
Potential for sustainable development if well planned
Boost to local economy
Tax helps maintain conservation
Graziers, land owners
Love and pride of land/sea
Local knowledge
Have prevented iriversible urban development
as seen on the east coast
Locals
Love and pride of land
Local knowledge
Sense of stewardship
Business
Incentives can encourage behavioural changes, shifting culture in producers and consumers
Important for local, state and national economy
Opportunities for green economy linked with sustainable tourism
Holiday Makers
Boost local economy
Part of Australia identity
Extensive knowledge of area and wildlife
Potential volunteer opportunities for community projects such as bush regeneration, beach clean-ups, citizen science programs
Scientists
Provide information to help boost
research, conservation and education programs for different community groups
Indigenous community
Love and respect for land/sea
Local Traditional Ecological Knowledge
Sense of stewardship
Respect from wider community as they are regarded as
first people
Potential for problem solving and collaboration with Government Agencies
Both stakeholders need to be
acknowledged, respected and regarded as priorities
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