Questions and Answers
What economic activity drove Derby’s life in the late 19th century?
Tin mining.
What percentage of the population was unemployed in Derby according to the 2016 census?
20%.
What is the Blue Derby Trail Network and how long is it?
It is a system of mountain-bike trails that extends 125 km.
How much revenue did the Blue Derby Trail Network generate annually by 2017?
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What company oversees the logging of Tasmania's public forests?
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What percentage of Tasmania's land area is designated as ‘Permanent Timber Production Zone land’?
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How much sawlogs is Sustainable Timber Tasmania required to extract each year?
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What is the estimated annual worth of Australia's mountain bike market according to the March 2021 study?
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As of the 2016 census, how many people are employed in the logging industry in Tasmania?
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What important support factors do mountain bikers seek in potential destinations?
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Study Notes
Economic Transition in Derby
- Tin mining drove Derby's economy in the late 19th century but has since closed.
- Population dropped from over 3,000 at peak to 178 in 2016, with a 20% unemployment rate.
- Transition to mountain biking as a sustainable resource revitalized the community.
Blue Derby Trail Network
- Launched in 2015 with federal funding, the network initially spanned 20 km and now extends to 125 km.
- Features a mix of skill levels with trails like "Crusty Rusty" and the difficult "23 Stitches."
- Attracted 30,000 annual visitors by 2017, generating 30millioninreturnona30 million in return on a 30millioninreturnona3.1 million investment.
Logging Controversy
- Supervised by Sustainable Timber Tasmania, managing 816,000 hectares designated for timber production.
- Logging plan includes areas bordering the Blue Derby Trail Network, with protests from local conservation groups.
- Mixed views exist within the community, with some officials downplaying the impact on tourism.
Value of Mountain Bike Tourism
- 180 Tasmania tourism businesses called for an end to logging in native forests due to mountain biking's growth since the late 1990s.
- Mountain bike tourists are affluent, averaging 12 nights of travel and spending up to US$230 daily.
- Australia's mountain bike market estimated at A$600 million annually, supporting over 6,000 jobs compared to 2,500 jobs in logging.
Ecotourism vs. Logging
- No direct studies compare mountain biking tourism and logging, but ecotourism generally provides greater economic benefits.
- Research indicates that ecotourism can be worth ten times more than logging in certain areas.
- Tourism directly employs around 21,000 people in Tasmania, highlighting its significance over logging.
Future of Derby and Sustainable Tourism
- Derby serves as a model for sustainable tourism, with potential impacts for other regions facing logging threats.
- Successful mountain bike tourism relies on quality trails and community support, emphasizing the need for long-term conservation measures.
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Explore the transformation of Derby, Tasmania, from a bustling tin mining town to a hub for mountain biking. This quiz delves into the historical economic shifts and the community's innovative approach to sustainability. Discover how Derby became a role model for other mining towns.
