Our Latest News

Successful fuel reduction burns at Arthur River

20/05/2013

The Parks and Wildlife Service has taken advantage of continuing favourable conditions to complete several strategic fuel reduction burns in the Arthur River area during the past week.More

Better protection for Pitt Water wetlands

10/05/2013

Improved stormwater management is one of a number of strategies that will help the long-term conservation of the habitat and migratory birds of the Pitt Water Nature Reserve between Cambridge and Sorell.More

Planned burn for Flinders Island

02/05/2013

The Parks and Wildlife Service wish to advise that fire management burns are planned to be undertaken when conditions are suitable, during May 2013, at Badger Corner, Strzelecki National Park on Flinders 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.

Visitors Guide to National Parks and Reserves

Your official guide to Tasmania's National Parks - how to get there, what to do, as well as information on services and facilities.

Publications for sale

Many of these publications are available from the online Parks Shop and at book stores around Tasmania.

Fact Sheets

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

Podcasts and iPhone Apps

The Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service currently offers a range of podcasts, vodcasts (video podcasts) and iPhone/IPad apps 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, Parks, Water& Environment, provides a range of maps, including special maps for many of the major walking tracks in Tasmania.