Tasmanian Land Conservancy
About the Tasmanian Land Conservancy
Tasmania has a wonderful natural heritage, with over 40% of the state already protected by magnificent reserves. Despite this, many of our unique species are still under threat, with over 700 species of wildlife and plants in danger of extinction.
The TLC aims to protect areas of high conservation values for species which are not adequately protected. Small but crucial parts of the jigsaw, which contribute to our goal – the creation of a network of natural areas that truly deliver long-term security for our native species and ecosystems.
Who we are
The Tasmanian Land Conservancy is a registered environmental organisation. We raise funds from the public to protect irreplaceable sites, endangered species' habitats, and rare ecosystems by buying and managing private land.
Achievements
We were established on 2001 with $50 in the bank and a handful of committed volunteers. As of June 30th 2010 we have now established over 20,000 ha of protected areas at 175 sites across Tasmania.
Over our nine years of operation we have won a number of environmental awards, most recently:
2010 – Tasmanian Award for Environmental Excellence in the Stewardship category. Won with Roaring 40s for our work on the Roaring 40s Eagle Nest Program.
2009 – Tasmanian Award for Environmental Excellence in the Stewardship category. Won with the Charleston Family (former owners) for the permanent protection of the Vale of Belvoir.
Our partners
Our partners in other organisations and in government are critical to our conservation results. In particular we appreciate the close working relationship with the teams in the State Government's Private Land Conservation Program and the Federal Government's Forest Policy and National Reserve System sections.
It is also of great importance that we acknowledge and thank the private landowners who have the vision and commitment to either buying a revolving fund property or to establish protected areas on land they already own.
Other supporters »How we work
Of the three ways we protect land for biodiversity, the best known is our program of permanent reserves – land which we raise money to buy, and them to manage in perpetuity.
We also operate a revolving fund to purchase, protect and then sell on the covenanted property to new owners keen to protect it for conservation. In this way we free up capital to invest into the next property. It is an approach to conserving biodiversity that uses every precious dollar over and over again.
Thirdly the TLC works with landowners to protect critical ecological values on their own properties. Our programs work in partnership with the State and Commonwealth Governments and corporate sponsors and cover a range of activities all designed to conserve vital habitat on privately owned land.
Our Future
Vision — Tasmania as a global leader in conservation and sustainability for communities taking active responsibility for their environment; for a world class and well managed reserves system; and for sustainable use of our resources.
2050 Mission — In partnership with communities, individuals and governments;
- Take a leadership role in building a world-class system of reserves and other conservation areas.
- Strive for excellence in management of biodiversity conservation.
- Build a centre of knowledge for biodiversity conservation and planning.
- Develop and implement innovative mechanisms for achieving sustainability and biodiversity conservation.