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Egg Islands Weeding August 2019
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Daisy Dell Discovery Day
Discover why the TLC’s Daisy Dell Reserve is an important ecologicla link within a priority highland landscape at this year’s Daisy Dell Discovery Day. For information and to register, visit: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/daisy-dell-discovery-day-saturday-6-april-2019-tickets-58034742477# […]
Newsletter 57
In this newsletter we are excited to announce two key new initiatives that will increase our reach of working alongside landholders across Tasmania! Also featured is a bushfire update that looks at how our scientific monitoring program will help guide ecological regeneration on our reserves. We also share fresh discoveries from our current conservation campaign […]
TLC to present at senate inquiry into Australia’s faunal species crisis
The inquiry will examine issues including the country’s alarming rate of species decline, the adequacy of Commonwealth laws that are supposed to protect threatened wildlife, and the effectiveness of funding for threatened species. TLC CEO James Hattam, and TLC Head of Science, Dr Sally Bryant, will emphasise the imperative of protecting habitat on private land […]
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TLC bushfire update
Although we will be unable to assess the full impact caused by the fire until a post-bushfire assessment is carried out, we know that the fire has impacted a significant proportion of the Reserve on both sides of the Malborough Hwy.At present the fire at is burning at the towards the southern extent of the […]
TLC Bushfire Update
Substantial areas of the Five Rivers Reserve are in or adjacent to the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area. TLC staff are on site and have been contributing to the control effort, monitoring the fire and liaising with the Tasmanian Fire Service. The forecast winds in the next few days are north west to north east, […]
Statement from the TLC on the Lake Malbena Proposal
In July 2018 the TLC made a submission to the Department of the Environment regarding the Lake Malbena proposal. The submission outlined the TLC’s concerns regarding the frequency of helicopter flights within the proposed flight path and the potential cumulative risk it poses to the nationally endangered Tasmanian wedge-tailed eagle (Aquila audax fleayi) on the […]
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Environmental Account for Five Rivers Reserved showcased at Australia’s leading private land conference
The methodology used – created by the Wentworth Group of Concerned Scientists – has been gaining attention Australia-wide, with speculation mounting that Econd could become a tradable commodity, similar to carbon credits. As is the case with carbon credits, Econds have the potential to underpin future biodiversity markets and return financial benefits for effective conservation […]
2018 TLC AGM & Vale of Belvoir Reserve 10th Anniversary Celebration
The tussock grasslands of the Vale of Belvoir are home to shy ground parrots, endangered ptunarra brown butterflies and numerous wildflowers. The TLC wishes to honour the cultural and natural heritage of this Tasmanian conservation icon and the nation-wide community of supporters whose support ensured its protection. Ten years on, the TLC’s 476 hectare Vale […]
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Newsletter 55
In our 55th edition we share more about which permanent reserve has been extended to protect one of Tasmania’s most iconic landscapes. We also look to our neighbours to learn more about our current campaign property at Little Swanport and discover some of the inspiring conservation successes achieved by individuals who have lived and breathed […]