Tasmanian environmentalists divided over Lake Geeves track proposal

A proposal to improve access to Lake Geeves and Federation Peak in the Wilderness World Heritage Area has exposed division within Tasmanian environmentalists.

A former SAS officer and fifth generation Tasmanian, Ken Studley wants the existing track into Federation Peak upgraded for "dry shoe" walkers and a new track built to the edge of Lake Geeves.

He named the proposal 'The Geeves Effect' citing flow-on tourism development that could occur in the Huon Valley if the track infrastructure was in place.

"This could become the easiest access to the World Heritage Area from a point of entry in Tasmania," Mr Studley said.

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