May 2013
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.
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.
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.
April 2013
Strategic fuel reduction burn for the East Coast
16/04/2013
The Parks and Wildlife Service (PWS) advises East Coast residents that a large fuel reduction burn is planned at Douglas-Apsley National Park on Wednesday 17 April, and Thursday, 18 April, subject to weather conditions.
Walking tracks closed for fire management burns
05/04/2013
Fire management burns will be undertaken from April 4 to April 12 at Cuvier Valley in the Cradle Mountain - Lake St Clair National Park and at the Mt Heemskirk Regional Reserve, between Pulpit Rock and Granite Creek.
March 2013
Easter a Perfect Time to Visit Local Parks or Reserves
28/03/2013
The Easter break provides the perfect opportunity to get out and explore your local park or reserve and participate in the Easter Discovery Ranger Program, the Minister for Environment, Parks and Heritage, Brian Wightman, said today.
Small Experimental Rainforest Burns at Geeveston
25/03/2013
The Parks and Wildlife Service (PWS) advises that it will undertake a number of small experimental research burns in State Forest lands at the junction of Arve and Edwards Road near Geeveston beginning on Tuesday 26 March.
Many fascinating tales in the new Tasmanian Shipwrecks
08/03/2013
Parks and Wildlife Service maritime heritage officer Mike Nash and co-author Graeme Broxam are continuing to tell the fascinating story of Tasmania's numerous shipwrecks with the release of a new publication, Tasmanian Shipwrecks Volume 1 1797-1899.
February 2013
Douglas-Apsley National Park closed due to fire
08/02/2013
Freycinet National Park walking tracks and four-wheel drive tracks have re-opened today, Friday, 8 February 2013, but the Douglas-Apsley National Park is closed until further notice.
January 2013
Parks/tracks affected by bushfires
23/01/2013
From today there will be no further updates. Please keep an eye on www.parks.tas.gov.au (track closures) and Tasmania Fire Service www.fire.tas.gov.au websites for bushfire-related information.
Update on parks and tracks affected by bushfires
17/01/2013
Many tracks in the Tasman National Park remain closed due to active fire and/or fire fighting activities, however the closure of the Fortescue Bay Road and campground will be reviewed later today.
Update on parks and tracks affected by bushfires
11/01/2013
The Friendly Beaches Road and campground will be open as of noon today as the fire threat eases in some areas. A number of restrictions remain in place at parks still affected by fire.
Update on fires and access to parks and tracks
07/01/2013
A very large bushfire is affecting the area between Port Davey and Lake Pedder, resulting in numerous track and campground closures. Mt Field, Douglas Apsley and Freycinet national parks remain closed until further notice.
Southwest National Park fire update
06/01/2013
The Parks and Wildlife Service has advised that smoke from a large bushfire in the Southwest National Park is likely to continue to affect southern Tasmania communities including the Huon Valley and Hobart.
Park tracks closed on Friday due to fire danger
03/01/2013
Intending visitors to Mt Field, Freycinet, Douglas Apsley, South Bruny and Maria Island national parks are advised that a number of tracks will be temporarily closed because of very high fire danger.