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  • 5 April, 2023 2 min Read

    Moving to Survive: Translocation Efforts Protecting a Fragile Species

    As well as being one of Australia’s most at-risk freshwater fish, the Swan Galaxias is also one of our most…

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  • 23 March, 2023 2 min Read

    Sanctuary for Saltmarsh

    Moulting Lagoon, an internationally important wetland located on Tasmania’s east coast, is one of Tasmania’s most extensive areas of temperate…

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  • 21 March, 2023 3 min Read

    Oyster Sensor Network providing real time data for seafood industry

    Tasmanian oysters are sensitive to changes in water. This means that for periods of time, oysters are affected by different…

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    9 March, 2023 2 min Read

    Captive bred birds help buy time for critically endangered Orange-bellied Parrots

    MEDIA RELEASE Faced with imminent extinction less than a decade ago, the slow and steady recovery of the critically endangered…

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  • 2 March, 2023 2 min Read

    More than one approach to protect a critically endangered forest community

    Conservation efforts often work on protecting large areas of intact landscapes. Actions may focus on one or several species within…

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  • 23 February, 2023 2 min Read

    Revegetation and regeneration at Moulting Lagoon

    Moulting Lagoon is a wetland of international importance located on Tasmania’s east coast. The lagoon provides critical habitat for waterbirds…

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  • 22 February, 2023 2 min Read

    MEDIA RELEASE: It’s in the bag – wild seed collection helping to keep an endangered plant from extinction

    Treading carefully across sections of flat rock and bracing against the strong winds whipping up from the Southern Ocean, a…

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  • 6 February, 2023 3 min Read

    Experiences from the field – lending support to an Aboriginal trainee ranger

    Nicole King joined the South East Tasmanian Aboriginal Corporation as a trainee ranger in 2022, with support from NRM South…

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  • 3 January, 2023 1 min Read

    Performance Update June – December 2022

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  • 28 December, 2022 3 min Read

    Nest hollow study – are there enough tree hollows for a growing Orange-bellied Parrot population?

    Orange-bellied Parrots (Neophema chrysogaster) are one of Australia’s most endangered birds. Although they would once have been more widespread, these…

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  • 21 December, 2022 2 min Read

    How hydrological restoration affects coastal saltmarsh regeneration and fish communities

    Monitoring the effects of hydrological restoration on coastal saltmarsh regeneration and fish communities at Richmond Park, Coal River, Tasmania Richmond…

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  • 21 December, 2022 2 min Read

    MEDIA RELEASE: New Boating Code of Practice helping to protect Tasmania’s waterways

    Heading out on the water this summer? A clean boat helps keep our waterways safe and now there’s a new…

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  • 12 December, 2022 2 min Read

    MEDIA RELEASE: Keeping Bruny Island wildlife safe from roaming cats – how you can help

    Planning to head to Bruny Island this summer? Keep an eye out for new signage at the Kettering ferry terminal…

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