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Commonwealth NGOs
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 Cooperative Research Centre for Tropical Rainforest
Ecology and Management
HQ address: PO Box 6811
Cairns 4870
Queensland
Australia
Email: rainforestcrc@jcu.edu.au
Website: www.jcu.edu.au/rainforest/
Type of Organisation: Closed down 2006
Scope: national
Interest in Forestry: central
Description
Our mission is to support the sustainable use, management and conservation of Australia's tropical rainforests
through world-class research, training and technology transfer.
Our vision is to see the rainforests of Australia managed and utilised in a scientifically sound and
sustainable manner to yield economic and social benefits to the community while ensuring conservation
of the unique cultural and natural features of the rainforest.
Our Objectives
For Regional Management:
To create a management framework for ecologically sustainable management and conservation of rainforest
regions.
For Regional Conservation:
To provide a sound scientific basis for conservation and management of the rainforest's natural and
cultural features.
For Rainforest Tourism:
To assist in the development of a vibrant tourism industry that is in harmony with the rainforest resource
on which its long term existence depends.
For Indigenous Involvement:
To promote Indigenous involvement in all facets of research and management which will incorporate recognition
and respect for Indigenous rights and interests.
For Rainforests Globally:
To establish the Rainforest CRC as a model for delivery of rainforest research and sustainable management.
For Centre Management
To continue as a major international and international force will into the 21st Century.
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