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Planned fuel reduction burn in the southwest

29/10/2009

The Parks and Wildlife Service and Forestry Tasmania are conducting a planned burn in the Southwest National Park and on lands managed by Forestry Tasmania today.
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Volunteer Campground Hosts Sought for Cockle Creek

21/10/2009

The Parks and Wildlife Service (PWS) is seeking people with a passion for the beautiful Cockle Creek area in Tasmania's far south area to be volunteer campground hosts for several weeks during the coming summer.More

Community consultation on Bay of Fires boundaries

16/10/2009

Tasmanians are encouraged to comment on proposed boundaries to define the State's newest national park. In March 2009, the Premier announced the State Government's intention to establish the Bay of Fires National Park on Tasmania's north-east coast.
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Tasmanian froglet, Crinia tasmaniensis

Tasmanian froglet

Found only in Tasmania, this species is common throughout much of the state. It is often found at high altitudes. It is always found near water, either temporary or permanent ponds or running water.

The dorsal (upper) surface is patterned dark and light brown. The ventral (under) surface of the thighs and groin are often a brilliant red. It grows up to 30 mm long. Tadpoles take three to four months to complete their development.

The call of this species is an unusual lamb-like bleating, 'baa-aa-aaa', mainly heard in the spring and summer.