NRM North

07/06/2026

We’re pleased to announce a new project to help safeguard one of Tasmania’s rarest plants, the endangered Shy Susan (Tetratheca gunnii).

Found only in the Dazzler Range near Beaconsfield, this small purple-flowering herb faces threats from invasive species, disease and human disturbance. Supported by the Tasmanian Government and delivered by NRM North with our project partners, Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens, Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service, EPA Tasmania, West Tamar Landcare Inc. and Threatened Plants Tasmania, the project will focus on practical on-ground actions including w**d control, vehicle access management, annual monitoring, and expanding the insurance population to support future translocation efforts.

This work builds on our previous conservation efforts and brings together partners, volunteers and specialists to help secure the future of this critically endangered species.

Find out more about the project: https://nrmnorth.org.au/biodiversity/safeguarding-shy-susan

Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania

05/06/2026

We were privileged to share some time in February with US-based journalist, Stefan Lovgren, while he visited Tasmania.

Stefan took great interest in the value of healthy waterways in Tasmania, and the support they offer to threatened species in a changing climate.

Stefan's article on Tasmania as a climate refuge was recently published by global nonprofit and environmental news outlet, Mongabay. On this , the UN Environment Program calls on us all to step in and act on the signals the Earth is sending us.

Have a read here 👇
https://news.mongabay.com/2026/05/long-dubbed-a-climate-refuge-warming-tasmanian-forests-need-our-help/

04/06/2026

Residents of Flinders Island! Don't miss this upcoming opportunity to safely dispose of your hazardous waste, including toxic and flammable household cleaners, pesticides and fuel.

For more details, visit: https://nrmnorth.org.au/circularnorth/household_hazardous_waste_collection_n

Flinders Island residents, mark your calendars 📅

A free Household Hazardous Waste drop-off is coming to Whitemark this June, thanks to a partnership between Circular North and Flinders Council.

Two days to safely clear out old paint, solvents, garden chemicals and other hazardous items from your home or shed. This is a fully subsidised service at no cost to you!

➡️ Sunday 14 and Monday 15 June 2026 | 1pm - 4pm
Flinders Island Transfer Station

Check out the poster for all the details, and spread the word to your neighbours 💚



Flinders Council Rethink Waste Tasmania
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Circular North is supported by the Tasmanian Waste and Resource Recovery Board, which is funded by the Tasmanian Government.

03/06/2026

This morning, the NRM North team attended Reconciliation Tasmania's Launceston breakfast, held during National Reconciliation Week.

Reflecting Tasmania's theme of Truth. Reckoning. Change., we heard powerful messages from speakers including Bianca Templar, who spoke about the feeling of standing on the shoulders of elders to take advantage of the opportunities given to her, and singer-songwriter DENNI, who reminded us that being an Aboriginal ally is not a clock-on, clock-off commitment.

Reconciliation Tasmania CEO Pauline Cook challenged us to consider how traditional reconciliation actions can sometimes become a substitute for meaningful change, and encouraged a continued focus on action and accountability. Enforcing that message, landholder Tom Teniswood spoke of he and his partner Jane’s experience of gifting 110 hectares of their east coast property to the Aboriginal Land Council of Tasmania in 2019, the first private land return in Tasmania, and the meaningful reconciliation between all parties involved.

We're grateful to have been part of the conversation. Funds raised through the breakfast will support grants to help create culturally safe places for students in Tasmanian schools.

02/06/2026

Find out what we've been up to and what's on this month in the June newsletter
https://mailchi.mp/nrmnorth.org.au/june2026-17239644

28/05/2026

Join us fon 17 June to learn about maximising on-farm nutrient use efficiency, where we will be providing practical insights into smarter fertiliser decisions, reducing nutrient losses, and managing rising input costs.

🌱 Hear from Luke Taylor, Ag-Assist on soil nutrition fundamentals
🌱 Better understand nutrient management planning
🌱 Learn about TasFarmers Nutrient Management Code of Practice
🌱 Bring along your soil test results to receive and discuss practical interpretation and advice

Registration is essential, visit:
https://events.humanitix.com/maximising-on-farm-nutrient-use-efficiency


Australian Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
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This project is supported by the Australian Government through funding from the Natural Heritage Trust under the Climate-Smart Agriculture Program and delivered by NRM North, a member of the Commonwealth Regional Delivery Partners panel.

26/05/2026

Something exciting is coming to Launceston!

Kinda.forward is a free community event all about making sustainability practical, accessible, and shame-free.

Join us, Circular North and our CEO Louise Foster, as well as a whole bunch of other people who care about sustainable living, on Saturday 27 June at UTAS Inveresk.
Kinda. Collective

Grab your free ticket here:

A free half-day sustainability gathering in Launceston. Talks, workshops, marketplace and community connection. Small steps, big ripples.

25/05/2026

🟢Carbon accounting and green loans are two topics many farmers are curious about, but not always sure where to start.

This workshop in Longford is designed for exactly that moment. Experts in the room, farmers who've already been through it, sharing their stories, and space to ask questions.

📅 Thursday 4 June
🕙 10:00 am – 1:30 pm
📍 Longford War Memorial Hall, 53 Wellington Street, Longford

Register here 👇
https://farmersforclimateaction.org.au/blog/fca_event/event-green-finance-for-farmers/?fbclid=IwY2xjawSAi1xleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFJNHRtZ25ROWFPOVdpZGNzc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHjWXjSxgfS88lXulYVakmaAXj4xpxdpOGggY7IVq8pjqymNvjTrqpAT6HyGO_aem_RbO5kOT4JJqFkFDMpZ7fkw

Farmers for Climate Action is hosting a free, focused workshop in Longford for farmers wanting to better understand carbon accounting and green finance.

Join us on Thursday 4 June for a practical half-day session covering:
🌾 Carbon accounting for farm businesses
💰 Green loans and how they work
👩‍🌾 A real farmer perspective on the green finance process
☕Ask questions and connect over morning tea and lunch

You’ll hear from Emily Roberts from West Pine Advisory, who specialises in carbon accounting, and Thomas Wright from NAB, who leads NAB’s Regional and Agri Business banking team throughout Tasmania.

Places are limited to 50, so register now to secure your spot.

📍 Longford War Memorial Hall, TAS
🕙 Thursday 4 June, 10:00 am to 1:30 pm
🎟️ Free to attend, registration required

Register here: https://farmersforclimateaction.org.au/blog/fca_event/event-green-finance-for-farmers/

22/05/2026

Just over a week remains to have your say on the new Agriculture Strategy for Tasmania. Share your thoughts via the survey below 👇

Have your say on the future of agriculture in Tasmania 🌱

We are developing a new long term Agriculture Strategy and want to hear from farmers, agribusinesses and rural communities about what’s needed for a strong, sustainable and resilient agriculture sector.

Why take part?
•Tell us your priorities for the future of agriculture
•Help us understand what matters most to farming communities
•Shape a strategy that grows value for Tasmania

Take part in the Agriculture Strategy Survey today: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=IWS28A6pqU-GVOK8YNUDR2zY4UhmYWFJjoTLB6Gm651UQktDQUg0RFBOUk1EQVZURFYyM0lQSTdRSyQlQCN0PWcu&route=shorturl

Survey closes 31 May 2026.

📷: AI generated image of cows grazing in field.

22/05/2026

👏 Across northern Tasmania, there are groups of people quietly doing some of the most important conservation work in the region. Lilydale Landcare, West Tamar Landcare Inc., Mount Roland Land Care, North East Bioregional Network, Threatened Plants Tasmania, Landcare Tasmania, and Wildcare Tasmania are some of the organisations we're proud to work alongside that are largely run or supported by volunteers.

These groups show up on cold mornings, run field days, host community events, and stay connected to landholders in their communities. Their work is persistent and genuinely hard, and it happens because communities of people choose to keep showing up.

💚 When we connect with these groups, sharing resources and co-delivering projects, we're not starting from scratch. Our work at NRM North goes further when we build on decades of community effort, local knowledge, and trust that volunteers have already built.