Protecting our natural resources

Collaborative action for healthy landscapes and seascapes, protected natural values, and sustainable livelihoods and lifestyles.

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We work to keep the natural and productive landscapes of south-eastern Tasmania healthy over the long term. We play a key role in building partnerships, securing and directing investment, connecting knowledge and expertise to action and increasing the capacity of others to engage in NRM activities.

Tasmania’s southern region covers 2.5 million hectares of land and is bounded by the Southern Ocean. It is recognised globally for its healthy, intact and diverse natural landscapes and productive land and seascapes. Our region’s wealth of natural resources underpins southern Tasmania’s identity as well as its economic, social, and environmental wellbeing.

Latest News & Updates

  • 28 October, 2024 5 Min Read

    Farming Forecaster – A Tasmanian success story

    Farming Forecaster is a powerful decision-tool delivering important insights for graziers into current soil moisture conditions alongside forecasts for future…
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  • 22 October, 2024 4 Min Read

    NRM South highlights national call to heal Australia’s lands and waters

    NRM South is highlighting a national call for urgent recognition and greater funding of the critical work being done to…
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  • 16 October, 2024 4 Min Read

    Reflections on the 2024 Private Land Conservation Conference from our Sustainable Agricultural Facilitators

    From the 10-11 October, the Australian Land Conservation Alliance held its annual Private Land Conservation Conference (PLC24), under the theme…
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Upcoming Events

wednesday 6 NOVEMBER

This free online webinar is for anyone who is keen to find out more about improving soils, interpreting soil tests and boosting productivity in market gardens. Declan McDonald will be joining us to share his expertise in solving complex soil issues, and we will also be welcoming Stan Robert from Fat Carrot Farm and Mitch Thiessen from The Agrarian Kitchen.

Time: 3:30-5pm

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tuesday 19 NOVEMBER

NRM Viticulture Series Workshop – Richmond

Join us for a workshop at Strelley Farm Estate in Richmond, tailored to the viticulture community. This workshop will address two key soil challenges for viticulturists: compacted soils and low carbon levels. Designed for vineyard managers, growers, and viticulture enthusiasts, this session will provide practical insights into improving soil health for healthier vines and better yields.

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30 october – 2 december

Wedge-tailed Eagle Research Fund: Grant submissions open

We are inviting submissions from researchers to support studies into the Tasmanian wedge-tailed eagle. Applications that address the key research priorities identified by the Fund and/or align with the objectives of the “Threatened Tasmanian Eagles Recovery Plan 2006-2010” will be viewed favourably. There is no minimum amount on offer, but a total of $100,000 (GST inclusive) is available in 2024.

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Featured Projects

  • Enhancing outcomes for Swan galaxias

    Endemic to Tasmania, the endangered Swan galaxias only occurs in small, highly fragmented populations in eastern Tasmania. Under threat from invasive species such as trout and redfin perch, climate change and a small, fragmented population size, this project aims to address these threats through a series of initiatives that build upon an earlier NRM South led project completed in 2023.

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    Actions for Ammonite Snail

    Endemic to Tasmania, the critically endangered Ammonite Snail is known from only a handful of locations in the Greater Hobart region. In order to conserve this species, more information is needed about its habitat, range and how it overlaps with similar species. This project is working to address knowledge gaps, develop species management guidelines and work with private landowners in and around Hobart to implement conservation actions for this species.

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  • Farming Forecaster Tasmania – Supporting Farmers for Drought Resilience

    The increasing occurrence of drought in parts of Tasmanian including the midlands, Derwent catchment and Tasmania’s east coast has significantly reduced seasonal ground cover. Without adaptive measures, these declines will lead to increased soil erosion and soil carbon loss, and a decline in viability of dryland grazing systems. This project aims to help address some of these issues by supporting farmers with more responsive planning tools to improve dryland pasture management decision-making.

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