NRM South is one of 54 natural resource management organisations in Australia and one of three in Tasmania. Our role is to protect, sustainably manage and improve our natural resources for the shared environmental, social and economic benefit of the community.

The Weeds Action Fund large grants round is now open. Grants of up to $50k/year for up to three years will be provided to multi-year, large-scale projects that deliver widespread and lasting outcomes.

This grant round is targeting nine priority weeds that pose a threat to Tasmania’s environment and agriculture industry. It aims to either eradicate or stop the spread of priority species across landscapes – such as municipalities, catchments or regions.

To be successful, applications must be built on strong collaboration and engage broadly across the community. This may involve working with your neighbours, local council, other infrastructure providers, agencies and/or community groups.
Applications close 5pm, Wednesday, 5 May.

We all have a duty of care to take action or precautions against biodiversity threats. The ‘General Biosecurity Duty’ (GBD) is a legal obligation under the 2019 Biosecurity Act that comes into effect on the 31 March. By taking simple precautions such as cleaning equipment of dirt or seeds when we move between sensitive sites (such as farms, wilderness areas or waterways) or keeping an eye out for anything out of the ordinary after we bring hay, grain or stock onto our properties, we are all playing an important role in keeping our island free from pests, weeds and diseases.

For a comprehensive guide to a range of activity-based resources, visit our biosecurity page https://nrmsouth.org.au/biosecurity/ and for more information on the GBD, visit https://dpipwe.tas.gov.au/biosecurity-tasmania/general-biosecurity-duty-(gbd)

LATEST NEWS

Drawing on local knowledge to restore internationally significant Tasmanian wetlands

Looking into the past is providing clues for future management of important wetlands in Tasmania’s south east. A four-year Australian Government funded project is working to improve the ecological condition of Apsley Marshes and Moulting Lagoon – two internationally important wetlands that serve as critical feeding areas for migratory birds

A new cat facility for Bruny – purrfectly positioned

Cat welfare and native wildlife on Bruny Island are set to benefit from the opening of a cat management facility. On March 15, representatives from the Ten Lives Cat Centre, Kingborough Council, NRM South, and State Government met at Alonnah to officially open the facility that will help manage stray

Weeds Action Fund large grants round open
A large grants round under Stage 2 of the Tasmanian Government’s $5 million Weeds Action Fund opened today. The initiative supports stopping the spread of and eradication of weeds that pose a threat to Tasmania’s agriculture and the environment. Delivery partner, NRM North is facilitating the competitive grants up to
SITCAP – connecting education and industry
Highlights from today’s pilot Seafood Industry Teacher Capacity (SITCAP) Building event – hosted by NRM South and the Tasmanian Seafood Industry Council, through the Tasmanian Smart Seafood Partnership project. The Tasmanian seafood industry has made significant investment in and is extremely supportive of this capacity building work. Marine Science and
Weeds funding round supports partnerships across land tenures

The Tasmanian Government’s $5 million Weeds Action Fund has announced 26 successful applicants for projects to be funded in its latest $200,000 small grants round. The Tasmanian Weeds Action Fund is a Tasmanian Government initiative, funded for five years from 2018-19. The funds are invested by farmers and other community

World Wetlands Day – celebrating 50 years
February 2 is World Wetlands Day, and this year marks 50 years since the signing of the Ramsar Convention of Wetlands in Ramsar, Iran (World Wetlands Day). Wetlands are some of the most productive habitats on the planet. They are an essential part of the global water cycle and provide
Bruny cats and the by-law; a positive community cattitude!
On Tasmania's Bruny Island, resident cat owners and visitors are learning about their responsibilities under the recently introduced Bruny Island Cat by-law and what this means for cat ownership on the island. Introduced with the welfare of both domestic cats and native species in mind, the By-law aims to foster
New factsheet for a threatened vegetation community

Tasmanian forests and woodlands dominated by black gum or Brooker’s gum ((Eucalyptus ovata / E. brookeriana) is a threatened ecological community unique to Tasmania. Under threat from land clearing, invasive species, grazing pressure and poor land management practices, much of the landscape where this ecological community occurred has been cleared