Bruny Island Environment Network (BIEN)
BIEN's objectives are:
(1) Promote the natural environment, biodiversity, cultural heritage and scenic values of Bruny Island and generate resources and support for their protection.
(2). Support economic activity on Bruny that is ecologically sustainable, generates sustainable livelihoods on the island and enhances its natural environmental values.
(3).Provide information and support for landholders, the wider Bruny Island community and visitors about environmental and conservation issues
(4).Work with private and public landholders to improve environmental outcomes, particularly:
- Vegetation management,
- Improved environmental management practices,
- Environmental education,
- Management of reserved and protected areas, and
- Coastal and marine conservation and management
A major activity is the biennial Bruny Island Bird Festival.
Membership with Landcare Tasmania is supported by Kingborough Council
Membership Sponsor:
Kingborough Council
Regular Events:
Bruny Island Bird Festival (biennial), wildlife monitoring and protection, reveg threatened species habitat
Website: http://www.bien.org.au/
Primary Contact:
This information is provided for people to contact member groups about their community Landcare activities. Anyone wishing to distribute information generally to groups should contact Landcare Tasmania with their request.
Name: Marg Graham
Mobile phone: 0476373422
Email: [email protected]
Upcoming events
Landcare Tasmania works to represent, support, strengthen and grow community Landcare. Landcare Tasmania has more than 300 member groups across the state, representing over 5,000 Tasmanians.