TFGA's Role in NRM

The TFGA has always sought to represent members in Government processes relating to NRM and as the workload in this regard has increased we have added more resources so that we can do this more effectively. Since 1999 we have had a full time Environmental Officer on our staff. We are looking at how we can add further to our capabilities in future.

We have also sought to form alliances with other organisations, where these will allow us to increase our level of service to members. Key examples here are the Protected Areas on Private Land (PAPL) program - undertaken in conjunction with the Department of Primary Industries, Water and Environment and the Tasmanian Land Conservancy; and the Landcare program - where we are working in partnership with the Australian Government. Both of these programs are described in detail elsewhere on this website.

The TFGA's objective in all this is to influence Government administration of NRM to ensure that Government understands and respects the needs of farmers, minimise regulation, ensure that such regulation as is necessary is based on sound science, and maximise a cooperative approach between Government and farmers to the resolution of problems. We are also keen to provide information and assistance on natural resource management to members where they are looking for such information and assistance.

2005 TFGA Annual Report

Click here for a copy of the NRM Report from the 2005 TFGA Annual Report.

Current Issues & Activities

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