A star filled clear sky.  This is reflected in the glassy surface of the lake in the forground.  In the background is the lighly snow capped of Cradle Mountain

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In recognition of the deep history and culture of this Island, we would like to acknowledge and pay our respects to all Tasmanian Aboriginal people; the past and present Custodians of the Land.

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PWS fire crews switch on for skills training in off-season

While the fire danger may ease over winter, the work doesn’t stop for our team in the off-season.

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Field trip weeds out west coast invasive species

A recent trip to Queenstown saw our PWS Biosecurity team join forces with invasive plant experts from the Tasmanian Herbarium, Biosecurity Tasmania, local PWS rangers and staff from Cradle Coast NRM and Mt Lyell Mine.

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Friends of Lillico Penguins Fence Restoration Project

Congratulations to the Friends of Lillico Penguins who were successful in obtaining funding through the Wildcare Tasmania’s Nature Conservation Fund to restore and replace the penguin protection barrier along the Bass Highway at Lillico.

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