Friends of Bass Strait Island (FOBSI)
We have worked mainly on boxthorn removal in the Furneaux Islands since 2002/3. We deal with plants ranging in size from tiny 2-leaf seedlings up to behemoths the size of large caravans. We liaise with the local Parks staff, NRM North's Furneaux Facilitator and Tasmanian Aboriginal Centre, and work collaboratively with members of Flinders Island Landcare. We usually fly to Flinders Island and boat to outer islands from there. The pleasure lies in spending time in good company in a gorgeous wild part of the world, contributing to the effort to keep these islands accessible to nesting birds and human visitors.
Regular Events:
2 fortnight long trips to eastern Bass Strait Islands annually, usually in autumn and winter and long weeks assisting Biosecurity Tasmania undertaking weed control on their priority islands
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: Friends of Bass Strait Islands, Wildcare
Mobile phone: 0417 552 136
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.