(1) Protection of the natural environment within the greater Noosa Cooloola region.
(2) Encouraging sustainable human behaviour and built environment within the greater Noosa Cooloola region.
(3) Establishing environment and/or information centres, and conducting direct action projects and public education forums and campaigns, to assist in the achievement of (1) and (2) above.
Noosa Parks Association was established in 1962 and is today the Noosa region's largest community group. This DVD (available in our Book Shop) tells part of the group's history: it's battle to secure the Noosa National Park and also to prevent over-development of the Noosa Shire.
With superb aerial footage, spectacular scenery and stunning wildlife images, Keeping Noosa Natural is a feast for the eyes. But the film is more than just a showcase for our splendid neck-of-the-woods, it is also a homage to those who helped make Noosa special.
Keeping Noosa distinctly different from over-developed resort areas.
Protecting Noosa Woods and the Spit as a recreational area safe from development.
Keeping the Noosa River and its lakes the most natural in Queensland.
Preserving the Marcus Beach high dunes as a greenbelt between the communities of Marcus Beach and Sunrise.
Extending Cooloola National Park south to the banks of the Noosa River by way of acquisition of North Shore land.
Creating a protective green belt around Noosaville and Tewantin and preserving wildlife corridors into the forests of Noosa.
Remaining constantly vigilant against development projects which could threaten Noosa's superb natural environment.
Protection of Noosa's lifestyle by phasing out population growth in Noosa.
