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This Evandale Farm is maximising productivity and custodianship through trees

Three generations of tree planting on Logan, a family run farm at Evandale, has delivered increased water efficiency, increased lamb survivability, and enhanced farm aesthetics. After two generations of planting, Clare Peltzer explains why she and her brother, Angus, will...

Bringing more value to everything Tasmanian through renewability

In 2022, Tasmania will be one of the only places in the world that has 100% renewable energy. According to Todd Babiak, CEO of Brand Tasmania, being 100% renewable is a huge opportunity for Tasmania for almost all...

Basalt to Bay - The economic benefits of native shelter belts report - Issue 3/2015

Balsalt to Bay Landcare Network, 2015 - Lisette Mill

The protection of existing native vegetation and the planting of shelter belts may provide a multitude of productivity and biodiversity benefits for farming industries. The value of shelterbelts in raising agricultural productivity...

Bushfire - why risk it?

Tasmanians can now develop an online bushfire plan and better understand their bushfire risk using a new website launched 18 November 2020 as part of the Tasmanian Government’s commitment to keeping Tasmanians safe. The new ‘5-minute bushfire plan’ is an...

Have your say on Wild Fallow Deer Management Plan

The Tasmanian Government is committed to balancing the impact of deer on our important primary industries and environment while maintaining a deer herd as a traditional recreational hunting resource. Public input is now being sought to assist with the preparation...

Are you affected by Illegal Firewood Harvesting?

How can the firewood industry become truly sustainable? PhD student Nizam Abdu is investigating how the firewood industry can become more sustainable and is looking to connect with private landowners affected by illegal firewood harvesting.

Participate in the Perennial Prosperity Project

You are invited to participate in the 'Perennial Prosperity' project to contribute your perceptions about how trees on farms can be increased and managed. The Project aims to improve the adoption of trees on farms by quantifying the cost and...

Draft Rural Water Use Strategy

The Tasmanian Government recognises the value of water and the opportunities it unlocks for rural and regional Tasmania. Our relative abundance of freshwater supplies in our rivers, streams, lakes and groundwater is one of Tasmania's greatest advantages.

Planting trees helps this Coal River Valley winery maintain its sustainable farming methods

Anh Nguyen is the owner and operator of Ese Vineyards, a boutique vineyard in Tasmania’s Coal River Valley.While only operating on 6.5 hectares of land, what Nguyen is trying to achieve on her small family farm is a...

Forest Safety Code (Tasmania) – Consultation Workshops

Last week, three workshops were held to provide workers, contractors and forest managers with an opportunity to review the consultation draft of the revised Forest Safety Code (Tasmania). Sixty five attended and were provided information about the proposed changes and...