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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

27 January, 2026 4 Min Read

World Wetlands Day 2026: Celebrating Our Journey to Protect Southern Tasmania’s Ramsar Wetlands

World Wetlands Day is coming up on 2 February, a day that highlights the important role that wetlands play in…
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28 November, 2025 1 Min Read

Angler awareness gets a ‘reel’ boost

–MEDIA RELEASE– NRM South, in partnership with Tasmania’s Inland Fisheries Service (IFS), is releasing a new series of social media…
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27 November, 2025 3 Min Read

A Day in the Field with our Land Team

In anticipation of World Soils Day on December 5, our Land Program Project Officer has offered a behind the scenes…
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Upcoming Events

tuesday 3 february

Pitt Water-Orielton Lagoon Walk and Talk

In celebration of World Wetlands Day, join us for a Walk and Talk at a stunning saltmarsh site on the boundary of Pitt Water–Orielton Lagoon, an internationally recognised wetland. Wetland and bird experts will be on hand to talk about the vital role these ecosystems play and the increasing pressures they face from climate change, pollution, and development.

Featured Projects

Rivers to Ramsar

Our Rivers to Ramsar project is restoring and rehabilitating riparian zones across public and private land along three waterways feeding into Pitt Water-Orielton Lagoon, a Ramsar-listed wetland located near a rapidly growing urban centre. The project aims to enhance critical wetland habitats for threatened migratory birds, reconnect important habitat corridors, and reduce nutrient and sediment runoff. This project is funded by the Australian Government’s Natural Heritage Trust under the Urban Rivers and Catchments Program.

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Climate Smart Farming Systems

Providing expert guidance to our agricultural community is essential for supporting sustainable land management and ensuring the long-term resilience of our agricultural sectors. Our four-year Climate Smart Farming Systems project is working with farmers across southern Tasmania to support the adoption of climate-smart, sustainable agriculture best-practice.

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Biodiverse Bruny

This five-year project is working to safeguard Bruny Island’s biodiversity through the protection of the island’s threatened species and ecological communities. Through focused efforts across 4,000 ha of Aboriginal owned and managed land and addressing biodiversity hotspots island-wide, project actions will improve the trajectory of key species and ecosystems. Aligned with the priorities outlined in the Threatened Species Action Plan 2022-2032, our approach integrates Aboriginal knowledge and leadership, scientific expertise, and community involvement, forging sustainable pathways for biodiversity conservation. This initiative signifies a commitment to safeguarding Bruny Island’s natural heritage for generations to come.

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