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Planning for the future at the Walls of Jerusalem

11/06/2013

The Minister for Environment, Parks and Heritage, Brian Wightman, has urged the community to have a say on how best to protect and enjoy the Walls of Jerusalem National Park.More

Mt Field gallery to showcase hidden gems

04/06/2013

When Greg and Rachel Power bought the Waterfalls Cafe at Mt Field National Park six months ago, a photographic gallery was always their goal. On Saturday, 1 June, 2013, their vision became reality when they launched their Waterfalls Cafe Gallery.More

A big effort for Low Head's little penguins

31/05/2013

A big effort from volunteers, people serving community work orders, Parks and Wildlife Service (PWS) staff and NRM North at Low Head has seen a major improvement in the habitat for little penguins since the project began two years ago.More
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Conservation

  • Threatened Species

    More than 600 species of plant and animal are threatened in Tasmania, while the status of thousands of other native species remains unknown.

  • Caring for Wildlife

    A guide to what you can do to help conserve our wildlife.

  • Threatening Processes

    Many of our native animals are at risk due to a variety of introduced species and other threatening processes. Discover what you can do to help.

  • Living With Wildlife

    A guide to living on the land with native animals.

Macquarie Island Pest Eradication Project
Rabbits and rats are posing a severe threat to World Heritage values on Macquarie Island, as research reveals widespread damage to terrestrial ecosystems.  A project to eradicate these pests has been developed to achieve the restoration of Macquarie Island’s biodiversity and natural systems as much as possible.