The NRM South Board are seeking 2 new members with specific skills and experience in: Primary industries (e.g. agriculture, aquaculture, wild fisheries, forestry, mining), and/or Planning, Policy and Local Government. Alongside general skills and experience in: Business development, Governance and finance, and Contemporary natural resource management. Applicants should have a
Grants to boost pasture management skills
PRESS RELEASE – 8 May 2020 Guy Barnett, Minister for Primary Industries and Water Tasmanian agriculture will be a cornerstone industry that helps rebuild a stronger state economy and our red meat sector will play a vital role. Pastures are integral to red meat production in Tasmania, with a farm
Public Invitation to Tender: Development of Tasmania’s Regional NRM Strategies, 2021-2025
Background The Cradle Coast Authority, NRM South and NRM North are the three regional natural resource management (NRM) organisations in Tasmania, as established under the Natural Resource Management Act 2002 (the Act). The three NRM organisations are responsible for the planning, delivery and implementation of integrated NRM across Tasmania. We
Southern Snippets – NRM South’s newsletter for May 2020
It’s been a good long while since our last newsletter, and there have been many changes at our small organisation in that time. We have a dedicated team, a new location, and a suite of new projects. However it’s not without a hint of irony that we’re welcoming you back
Tackling soil erosion in the Derwent
Nestled in the centre of Tasmania, the Derwent catchment is one of our State’s driest regions. With an annual rainfall averaging less than 500mm, it’s a region that faces some unique production challenges – particularly in managing dryland pastures, which are increasingly unreliable, especially in times of drought. North-facing slopes
NRM South update
In light of the current situation, and the significant impacts across our organisations, businesses and communities, we wanted to let you know that we will be changing the way we work. Our small team continues to work hard behind the scenes – both in the NRM South office and