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Getting the Balance Right in the Arthur-Pieman

09/02/2012

The Minister for Environment, Parks and Heritage, Brian Wightman today announced his decision on the future management of 94 recreational tracks in the Arthur-Pieman Conservation Area.More

New signs improving one of Tasmania's natural wonders

09/01/2012

Walkers on the Overland Track now have better signs to help them appreciate and protect Tasmania's alpine environment.More

Discovery Rangers Open the Door to Learning and Fun

16/12/2011

The Minister for Environment, Parks and Heritage, Brian Wightman recently launched the Summer Discovery Ranger program - kicking-off an exciting calendar of events and activitiesMore

Threatened Species Kit (2003)

Threatened Species

Threatened Species Kit

This resource, specifically designed for school students, provides details on some of Tasmania's Threatened Species, as well as information on what determines whether a species is classed as vulnerable, endangered, extinct or rare.

Introduction
This resource has been created to provide specific information on some of Tasmania's threatened species.

Threatened Mammals
Information on the Eastern quoll, Eastern barred bandicoot, the Tasmanian tiger, Southern right whale, New Zealand fur seal and New Holland mouse.

Threatened Birds
Information on the Orange-bellied and Swift parrots, Forty spotted paratote, Little tern, Wedge-tailed eagle and Shy albatross.

Threatened Reptiles, Amphibians and Fish
Information on the Pedra Branca skink, Green and gold frog, Spotted handfish, Pedder and Swan galaxias.

Threatened Invertebrates
Information on the Native pasture looper moth, Pencil pine moth, Giant freshwater lobster, Broad-toothed stag beetle plus others.

Threatened Plants
Information on the Fluffy groundsel, Native Wintercress, Morrisbys gum, Bearded heath, Kings lomatia and many others.