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West Point Road improvements

29/06/2009

Access to a popular coastal recreational destination, the West Point State Reserve on Tasmania's West Coast, has been improved with the completion of roadworks by the Parks and Wildlife Service.
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Strong commercial interest in proposed Three Capes Track

25/06/2009

There has been an encouraging response to the recent Identification of Commercial Interest for the proposed Three Capes Track.
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Maria Island access

18/06/2009

The Parks and Wildlife Service wishes to advise that the Maria Island Ferry and Eco Cruises will not be operating its ferry service to Maria Island during the period 23rd June to 14 July, 2009.
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Common froglet, Crinia signifera

Brown tree frog

Up to 30 mm long, this widespread species is by far the most abundant in the state. It is found throughout agricultural areas, forests, sedgelands and moorlands, where it occurs beneath rocks, vegetation and leaf litter near ponds and swamps.

Its call is a rapidly repeated 'craak, craak, craak, craak' heard throughout the year, especially after rain.