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Cooperative fuel reduction burning planned

04/09/2008

A series of fuel reduction burns will be conducted this month in Tasmania's North-East and on the West Coast as part of the inter-agency Fuel Reduction Burning Program.More

Sustainable mountain biking in parks and reserves

04/09/2008

The Parks and Wildlife Service is working to deliver sustainable mountain bike recreation areas in two popular Tasmanian reserves, the Minister for Environment, Parks, Heritage and the Arts, Michelle O'Byrne, said today.
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Volunteer caretakers sought for Maatsuyker Island

08/08/2008

The Parks and Wildlife Service is seeking self-sufficient volunteers able to withstand the buffeting Roaring Forties for a four or six month stint at Australia's southernmost lighthouse on Maatsuyker Island.More

Nature and Conservation

  • Wildlife of Tasmania

    Tasmania has a remarkably intact fauna and acts as a refuge for many species that have been lost on mainland Australia. See our comprehensive account of the unique fauna of Tasmania.

  • Plants

    The diversity of Tasmania's vegetation is remarkable, and includes some of the most ancient plant species on Earth, the tallest flowering trees, the oldest plant clones and a high proportion of endemic species.

  • Fire Ecology

    Fire plays a significant and complex role in the ecology of Tasmania's vegetation communities.

  • Geoheritage

    Discover the geomorphological processes that shaped the beauty of Tasmania, the island's rich biogeographic heritage and its Gondwanan legacy.

  • Conservation

    Tasmania's natural heritage faces threats from a variety of factors. Learn about threatened species and what you can do to help.