2020-01-13 GC Agenda - Item 10 - Attachment 2 - The Value of Tourism to the Noosa Community October 2019 FINAL REPORT

standard in the way the environment is experienced and lived within. Clear strategies,
targets and outcomes are included in the Strategy, and these include elements associated
with maintaining, enhancing and protecting: biodiversity; waterways, wetlands and coasts;
sustainable living; climate change adaptation and resilience:

The Environment Strategy acknowledges the important role of tourism and role the Strategy
can play in maximising tourism outcomes. As well, the Strategy acknowledges the impact
that tourism can have on the environment, and stresses the importance of good
governance, management and planning to ensure optimum outcomes for the natural
environment.

Summary

All key policy documents acknowledge the important role tourism plays in Noosa’s economy.
They also acknowledge the interconnection between tourism and the social, cultural and
environmental elements within Noosa. Tourism is clearly a major industry sector in Noosa’s
economy into the future. The need for sensitive management and sustainable practices are
considered key to ensuring that Noosa’s vision – Different by Nature – can continue to
thrive.




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