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Future Reserve Lands audit 25 Aug 2013 | 07:00 pm
Tenders are being sought to undertake an audit of assets within lands managed by Forestry Tasmania (FT) to potentially be transferred to Parks and Wildlife Service (PWS) management, General Manager Pa...
Combined effort improves creek and cave health at Gunns Plains 22 Aug 2013 | 07:00 pm
Parks and Wildlife Service (PWS) staff, eight Conservation and Land Management students from TasTAFE Burnie campus, along with a neighbouring farmer, recently spent two days planting more than 1200 se...
Tenders sought for guided walking experience for the Three Capes Track 21 Aug 2013 | 07:00 pm
The Minister for Environment, Parks and Heritage, Brian Wightman said today that the State Government is calling for Expressions of Interest for the development and commercial operation of a guided wa...
South Cape Bay track improvements completed 18 Aug 2013 | 07:00 pm
One of Tasmania's most scenic short walks, the South Cape Bay walk, has been improved with track work worth $50,000 completed recently.
Increased aerial firefighting capacity for this summer 1 Aug 2013 | 07:00 pm
Tasmania's firefighting agencies will have additional contracted airpower for the upcoming 2013 - 14 bushfire season.
Unique volunteer experience on Maatsuyker Island 21 Jul 2013 | 07:00 pm
The Parks and Wildlife Service (PWS) is seeking self-sufficient volunteers able to withstand the buffeting of the Roaring Forties for a six-month stint at Australia's southernmost lighthouse on Maatsu...
New Parks Authority 9 Jul 2013 | 07:00 pm
The future management of Tasmania's world class reserve system will be guided by a new authority to match its status, the Environment, Parks and Heritage Minister Brian Wightman said today.
Facelift and safety improvements for Gunns Plains Cave 2 Jul 2013 | 07:00 pm
A combined effort from contractors and experienced Karstcare volunteers has resulted in significant infrastructure improvements to visitor facilities at Gunns Plains Cave.
Temporary closure of Maria Island for wildlife management operation 23 Jun 2013 | 07:00 pm
The Parks and Wildlife Service (PWS) will undertake a wildlife population control operation at Maria Island National Park during the week 30 June to 5 July, during which time the island will be closed...
Planning for the future at the Walls of Jerusalem 10 Jun 2013 | 07:00 pm
The Minister for Environment, Parks and Heritage, Brian Wightman, has urged the community to have a say on how best to protect and enjoy the Walls of Jerusalem National Park.
