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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

Publications

Publications

The Tasmanian Parks and Wildlife Service has produced a wide range of published materials covering numerous aspects of the Service's work and Tasmania's natural and cultural heritage. These include guides, education kits, videos and booklets for the general public, teachers and students as well as technical and scientific reports and management plans.

General Publications

Many of these are available for sale at book stores around Tasmania.

Fact Sheets

The Parks and Wildlife Service Fact Sheet series covers a wide range of subjects.

Podcasts

The Parks and Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service currently offers a range of podcasts and vodcasts (video podcasts) covering a variety of topics

Buttongrass

The Parks and Wildlife Service's biannual newsletter will keep you informed about projects and events in Tasmania’s parks and reserves.

Management Plans, Site Plans and Other Publications

A wide range of Statutory and Non-Statutory National Parks and Reserved Lands management plans, site plans, walking track management strategies and other publications are available online.

Maps

Tasmap, part of the Department of Primary Industries and Water, provides a range of maps, including special maps for many of the major walking tracks in Tasmania.