Private land conservation

The TLC assists landowners to protect critical ecological values on their own properties through a range of programs that include:

Protected Areas on Private Land (PAPL)

The Tasmanian Land Conservancy works with the state and Australian federal governments via this programme to facilitate conservation covenants contributing to the national reserve system on private land. Read more »

Midlandscapes

Our work with Bush Heritage Australia continues to seek workable conservation initiatives in this historic and biologically important farming area in Tasmania. We are now seeking funding through national philanthropic trusts and foundations for the Midlands Conservation Fund that can establish long-term agreements over critically important areas for biodiversity within production farms. Read more »

Roaring 40s Eagle Habitat Protection

Our work protects the primary nesting sites for wedge-tailed (Aquila audax fleayi) and white-bellied sea eagles (Haliaeetus leucogaster). We aim to continue to work with both Roaring 40s and landowners to protect key nesting sites for these magnificent birds. Read more »

Midlands Biodiversity Hotspot Tender

We have finalised a Midlands Biodiversity Hotspot Tender which we see as part of a long-term strategy for conservation in the Tasmanian Midlands through partnerships with landowners. Read more »

Our private land strategy

With over 40% of the state already protected by magnificent reserves, Tasmania is superbly placed to develop one of the world’s leading protected area systems – a reserve system that provides sufficient habitat for the long term survival of our biodiversity.

Nevertheless, almost 700 flora and fauna species are in danger of extinction. Many of these live in the warmer and more fertile habitats where there is a greater proportion of private land and fewer reserves. Active conservation management on private land is critical.

The TLC strategy is to build a system of secure core areas managed for conservation—essentially a network of biodiversity assets—which are sufficient to keep ecosystems functioning at a basic level.

In many cases the most effective approach is to work closely with the existing owners of the land to establish private reserve areas managed formally for conservation.