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Tasmanian Land Conservancy We care for nature on our land and in partnership with private landholders throughout Tasmania.

The Tasmanian Land Conservancy raises funds from the public to protect irreplaceable sites and rare ecosystems by buying and managing private land in Tasmania.

Last week, TLC staff took a group of delegates from the Australian Land Conservation Alliance (ALCA) conference for a wa...
13/10/2026

Last week, TLC staff took a group of delegates from the Australian Land Conservation Alliance (ALCA) conference for a wander in our Tinderbox Hills Reserve. The calls of multiple bird species alerted the group to a dramatic scene involving a hungry tree-climbing snake slithering its way to a tree-dwelling fledgling, with many adult birds dive bombing the predator.

Continuing on their hike, the group heard from representatives from Kingborough Council, Land for Wildlife members and TLC volunteers and ecologists about what it took to protect and manage the area across tenures. Many who attended the ALCA conference left feeling inspired and determined to continue their important work in private land conservation.

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‘For us, it’s about making sure the work already under way can keep going. It gives TLC a reliable base for caring for p...
10/10/2026

‘For us, it’s about making sure the work already under way can keep going. It gives TLC a reliable base for caring for places it has already protected, while still being able to take up new conservation opportunities.’ – Caroline and Chris Brown

The TLC Foundation now includes more than 80 named funds established by people like the Browns, as well as by organisations. The TLC Foundation provides an enduring source of income for the science and practical work needed to care for our reserves, year after year. That long-term model appealed to Caroline and Chris when they established the Brown Turf Fund.

Read more about their story in our Spring newsletter at tasland.org.au/2026/08/newsletter-87/

08/10/2026

Rose Levanti-Niblock has once again captured some amazing footage on a wildlife camera, but this time in her garden. Eastern barred bandicoots emerge from their nests at dusk to forage. In this video, you will see both mother and babe hunting down a variety of invertebrates, including a few of the flying kind!

Rose has a Land for Wildlife property in North-West Tasmania. You may remember her incredible videos of giant freshwater crayfish in the creek on her property. Thank you for sharing with us, Rose!

Want to spot a forty-spotted pardalote from a purpose-built canopy platform – or perhaps even a newly returned swift par...
06/10/2026

Want to spot a forty-spotted pardalote from a purpose-built canopy platform – or perhaps even a newly returned swift parrot?
On 7 and 8 November, we’re teaming up with Inala Nature Tours for our fifth year of guided birdwatching at the 607-hectare Inala Nature Reserve on Bruny Island.
Home to all 12 of Tasmania’s endemic bird species, the reserve offers a rare chance to see some of the island’s remarkable birdlife with one of Inala’s specialist nature and conservation guides.

Choose a gentler lowland tour or a more strenuous hill walk with views across Cloudy Bay. Along the way, you’ll learn more about the birds, the habitat they depend on and the conservation work helping to protect them.

Thanks to our partnership with Inala Nature Tours, heavily discounted tickets are available to TLC supporters for this special weekend.

Places are limited, so book early: events.humanitix.com/bruny-birds-26

TLC is monitoring H5 bird flu, and has procedures in place to ensure safety.

Which animal can grow to more than 80 cm long & weigh as much as a small dog, carry more than 1,000 eggs beneath its tai...
04/10/2026

Which animal can grow to more than 80 cm long & weigh as much as a small dog, carry more than 1,000 eggs beneath its tail, & sometimes be found in an outrageous shade of blue? It’s the threatened giant freshwater crayfish!

TLC has recently completed its covenant work for the latest stage of the Giant Freshwater Crayfish Recovery Project. We’ve now helped establish conservation covenants over 7 properties. Read about the project in our Spring newsltter at tasland.org.au/2026/08/newsletter-87/

On Saturday 12 September, TLC joined the community at Chauncy Vale Wildlife Sanctuary to celebrate its 80th anniversary....
02/10/2026

On Saturday 12 September, TLC joined the community at Chauncy Vale Wildlife Sanctuary to celebrate its 80th anniversary.

On a glorious spring day, over 200 people came along to enjoy an afternoon of activities celebrating the sanctuary’s history and natural values.
Guided walks explored the Caves Loop, while Day Dawn Cottage was open for visitors to learn more about the history of the sanctuary and the Chauncy family.

The celebrations continued after dusk with a screening of Nan Chauncy’s They Found a Cave, bringing the day to a close with one of Tasmania’s much-loved stories inspired by the Tasmanian landscape and the Chauncy Vale caves.

With Chauncy Vale bordering TLC’s Flat Rock Reserve, it was a wonderful opportunity to celebrate one of Tasmania’s oldest private land reserves and eighty years of conservation.

Photos by Rebecca McFarlane and Elise Jeffery.

Join us in welcoming Christian and Tuy from King Island to our Land for Wildlife program! Their land is covered by natio...
30/09/2026

Join us in welcoming Christian and Tuy from King Island to our Land for Wildlife program! Their land is covered by nationally threatened vegetation communities, King Island Scrub Complex and Eucalyptus Brookeriana Wet Forest. These vegetation communities support the vulnerable southern hairy red snail and has habitat that could support some of Australia's most threatened birds - King Island scrubtit and King Island brown thornbill.

King Island has lost around 70% of its native vegetation cover, and continued clearing is threatening the remainder. We commend Christian for purchasing a bush block with the sole intention of being its custodian, ensuring it remains in its natural state.

We are so fortunate to have LFW volunteers like Renae (pictured in the middle) whose local knowledge and generosity have allowed us to extend the LFW community to include those on our offshore islands.

Did you know that TLC is now the third largest contributor of data to Tasmania’s Natural Values Atlas? Here our data sit...
28/09/2026

Did you know that TLC is now the third largest contributor of data to Tasmania’s Natural Values Atlas? Here our data sits alongside information collected by government, researchers, conservation organisations and members of the community – helping build a clearer picture of nature across the state.

Read more about how we are tracking changes on our reserves in our spring newsletter at tasland.org.au/nl

Photo by Rob Blakers

The third and final recording from our 2026 Conservation Science Symposium is now available to watch for those who misse...
26/09/2026

The third and final recording from our 2026 Conservation Science Symposium is now available to watch for those who missed it live in August.

The third session's topic is Private Land Holders - Other Effective Conservation Measures. It includes a keynote from Professor Vanessa Adams on the importance of private land for conservation in Tasmania. Two speed talks are from Dr Francisco Gelves Gomez and Bec McFarlane. The speakers are joined by Dr Cath Dickson for a Q&A at the end of the session.

The symposium concludes with a celebration of the intersection of art and science, with Jane Rawson introducing Bridget Webster, the winner of the inaugural Nature Writing Prize.

Watch it on YouTube at youtu.be/niDUHlbb5tQ?si=Upz9jELyalFmUgLf

Photos by Manderlee Anstice.

Last week, we hosted our first sping Gardens For Wildlife event, welcoming members to explore botanist and nursery owner...
24/09/2026

Last week, we hosted our first sping Gardens For Wildlife event, welcoming members to explore botanist and nursery owner Rae Young’s stunning Sandy Bay garden.

Shaped by trees planted almost 200 years ago and thoughtfully rewilded with local native plants, Rae’s garden provided the perfect setting to reflect on the role our gardens can play in supporting wildlife.

We were also joined by entomologist Dr Jonathan Finch, who shared insights from his research into the best plants for boosting insect biodiversity. Entomologist and Adjunct Senior Researcher at UTAS, Peter McQuillan, joined us for the Saturday event. Together with Rae they inspired members with practical tips on plant selection, supporting local pollinators, and creating better habitat for the birds, insects and other wildlife that visit their gardens.

Photos by Rebecca McFarlane

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