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Cape York
October 09, 2008

QLD Government urged to take lead on Cape York World Heritage

The Wilderness Society (QLD) Inc
Media Release
9 October 2008

Further discussions on future World Heritage protection for Cape York are now needed between the Queensland Government, Traditional Owners, conservation groups and other stakeholders, The Wilderness Society said today.

A planned resolution at the World Conservation Congress about policies and programs required to ensure a successful future World Heritage nomination has now been withdrawn and The Wilderness Society has urged the Queensland and Commonwealth Governments to take the lead on further talks.

The resolution urged the Federal and Queensland Governments to continue to work with Traditional Owners to develop a nomination and seek their final consent for a World Heritage listing. It also recommended the development of a significant funding package in support of a future nomination.

Dr Tim Seelig, Campaign Manager for The Wilderness Society in Queensland said the resolution sought to respect the rights of Traditional Owners on Cape York and acknowledge the need for their consent for any World Heritage nomination.

“Cape York is a national icon and an area of global significance, rich in cultural and natural heritage. The Wilderness Society is committed to working with Traditional Owners to achieve this".

“Any misunderstanding about our intentions with the resolution is regretted as The Wilderness Society believes consultation and the consent of Traditional Owners on any World Heritage nomination is non negotiable".

“The critical thing everyone agrees on is Cape York is clearly of World Heritage value but that Traditional Owner participation and informed consent is not negotiable, and any future World Heritage nomination can only happen, and will only happen, with the support of Traditional Owners.”

The Cape York region covers an area of 137,000 square kilometres and includes more than 3000 plant species, half of Australia¹s bird species, one third of the country¹s mammal species, and a quarter of our frog and reptile species.

Learn more about what makes the Cape York Peninsula so special

For more information, please contact:

Campaign Coordinator

The Wilderness Society Qld Inc - Brisbane

1st Floor, 136 Boundary St,
West End, QLD, 4101
Phone: 07 3846 1420

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