TLC Nature Reserves

From the remote mountain tops to coastal environments, woodlands, wetlands and grasslands, our reserves protect some of the most important natural areas in Tasmania. They conserve critical habitat for our rare and threatened species and serve as safe havens for the future. Explore our reserves, their special and unique values, our management activities and science program.

Reserves

Reserve Status: In Progress
Linking conservation areas across Tasmania's Central Highlands to create 20,000 hectares of privately protected areas for nature, the Pine Tier property makes a difference at a landscape scale.
Protected 2023
Covering 80 hectares In Tasmania’s north-east, Piano Coves reserve protects a diverse patchwork of threatened ecological communities on a remarkable coastline.
Protected 2023
In Tasmania’s central highlands on the shores of Lake Sorrell, the native forest and lowland grasslands of Silver Plains Reserve make up one of the largest properties in TLC’s estate.
Protected 2022
Perched between beachfront communities and tucked just off the tourist trail, Sloping Main Reserve is a southern sanctuary for diverse plant life and migratory birds. This 660 hectare property on the western Tasman Peninsula supports seven threatened native vegetation communities and is home to a large and vulnerable saltmarsh wetland.
Protected 2022
More than 2,000 ha of rich, varied and iconic high-conservation land on Tasmania's east coast, with habitat for 40 rare or threatened species.
Protected 2021
Dominated by the striking Eagle Rock, this west coast reserve provides significant habitat for threatened plants and animals and protects wetlands and swamp forest unlike any seen on our other reserves.
Protected 2021
The Prosser and Back Rivers cut their way through a valley of grassy woodland, scattered with critically endangered black gum.
Protected 2020
A conservation jewel on Hobart's doorstep; a rest stop for migrating birds; a home to endangered species.
Protected 2019
Every year the world’s entire population of swift parrots return to Tasmania in spring, and Little Swanport Reserve offers them a safe place to land.
Protected 2019
Tall Trees Reserve adds an important connection between existing areas of Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage and adjoins Tasmania's oldest national park.
Protected 2017
Rich highland habitat for threatened fauna, flora, grasslands, sedgelands, wetlands, waterways and rainforest.
Protected 2016
The establishment of Panatana Reserve is a ground breaking partnership that protects Aboriginal cultural heritage and important natural values.
Protected 2015
The Big Punchbowl Reserve is a complex mosaic. Here you will find wetlands, heath and woodlands. This reserve is home to threatened species, including the globally threatened (and hard to spot) bird the Australasian bittern, and the green and gold bell frog.
Protected 2014
An expansive nature reserve protecting five river systems and critical wild habitat in Tasmania's Central Highlands.
Protected 2013
Stony Farm Reserve was protected through a generous gift from the Schier family, whose aim was to have this area conserved for its natural values in perpetuity.
Protected 2013
Remote, wild, unique and important...a tiny pocket of Tasmania that is of global significance.
Protected 2012
Habitat for rare and threatened species on the eastern slopes on the Blue Tier region in north east Tasmania.
Protected 2010
World Heritage treasure rising steeply from the banks of the Liffey River.
Protected 2010
Created by an ice age, inhabited by an ancient culture, home to irreplaceable life forms.
Protected 2008
One of the most important places for nature conservation in Australia.
Protected 2007
A mosaic of endangered forest, wetland and saline grassland communities, and home to the globally endangered Australasian bittern.
Protected 2007
Magnificent Eucalyptus forest near Tasmania's oldest National Park.
Protected 2006
Nestled within rocky dolerite hills, supporting remnant areas of silver peppermint forest and grassy blue gum forest.
Protected 2006
A place of immense national significance for its contribution to the early understanding of Australian flora and its importance as a place of peace between nations.
Protected 2005
A wetland of international ecological importance on Tasmania's east coast.
Protected 2005
Eucalyptus tenuiramis forest gifted to the TLC for protection.
Protected 2005
An outstanding example of a coastal salt marsh and saline grassland, and a hot spot for raptors.
Protected
A place of tribute to Tom Hay whose passion for life and nature is reflected in this gift of land to the TLC.
Protected
A property of remarkable biodiversity, near Port Sorell in the central north of Tasmania.

We fund the on-going management and conservation for our permanent reserves through the TLC Foundation and Bequests program, together with our Regular Giving Program. Thank you to all supporters who have helped us protect these important places.