Hsien Harper, Senior Community Development Officer

Tourism Case StudyManjimup Heritage Trail

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What is the Heritage Trail? It is a living project that

evolves It is the stories that links the

communities within our shire It is an interpretation It is a reflection of our

human relationship with the world

It is our stories & cultural identity

It is an educational experience

It is a process of engagement with the community

It is an opportunity to value add to tourism 4 May 2012 2

The Vertebrae ConceptTrail LinksTimber millsTimber productsEarly labour & machineryProtests & protectionThe Wood Turners clubMill townsWood chopping

competitionsSelf guided toursPodcastsArt trails

•Timber

Theme•The

Axe Man Icon (vertebrae)

Trail Head

•Developed by community and commerce

Trail Links

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Timber Theme

Migrant Theme

Cattle Trails Theme

Medical Theme

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The Spine

The process… in theory

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The product

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A community takes control

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Department of Environment & ConservationDepartment of Sustainability, Environment,

Water, Population and CommunitiesDepartment of Indigenous AffairsThe Heritage Council (WA)WA MuseumMuseum’s Australia (WA)The National Trust of Australia (WA)Professional Historians Association (WA) Inc

Further Information & Support

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Interpretation AustraliaTourism WAYour local Development CommissionTourism AustraliaCommunity Arts Network WALotterywestWA Local Government Authority or individual

LGAsLocal Historical SocietyState Library of WA (or local library collection)Your local community

Further Information and Support

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