Read about our Landcare Networking Days, the launch of our new decision guide for feral cat management, and more.
Exciting launch of new tool for feral cat management
We are delighted to announce the launch of the Decision Guide for Stray and Feral Cat Management in Tasmania 2025.
Thanks to consultation with stakeholders, we have identified that a major barrier to effective cat management is the difficulty in knowing the best way to manage stray and feral cats on different land tenures across Lutruwita/Tasmania.
This guide is designed to help users navigate a series of questions and considerations, leading to tailored solutions for cat management.
The guide can be found in our Reading Room on our website or click below to download it.
Landcare Tasmania chief executive officer Peter Stronach says the guide is important for addressing the critical issue of invasive species management.
“We know the impacts of roaming stray and feral cats on wildlife, agricultural systems and human health through direct predation and disease are devastating.
“This new tool is one of the critical steps required in reducing these threats, and will help people make the right decisions in their local patch.”
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Join our fundraising campaign!
It's nearly the end of the financial year and once again, we're delighted to host a matching donation campaign.
Thanks to a generous donor, in the months of May and June, every dollar donated will be matched.
Now is a great time to donate to Landcare Tasmania and see your impact double!
Your donation helps us provide vital services and grants for projects, driven by the community.
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Landcare Networking Days
A great exercise in collaboration and knowledge-sharing, our latest series of Landcare Networking Days was a huge success.
The networking events aimed to improve the communication channels and coordinate efforts between Landcare members and natural resource management organisations, resulting in projects submitted to Landcare Tasmania's Project Bank.
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Welcome Nichola!
Nichola is our new Operations Manager, bringing more than 25 years of operational management expertise to the team.
She has a diverse background spanning the corporate, not-for-profit and eco tourism sectors. Her passion for environmental issues has fuelled her involvement in numerous sustainability projects in the UK.
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National Volunteer Week
Not long until National Volunteer Week! 19-25 May 2025. This is Australia’s largest annual celebration of volunteering.
This special event highlights the important role of volunteers in our community and invites people not currently volunteering to give it a go.
National Volunteer Week 2025 celebrates the power of volunteering to bring people together, with the theme ‘Connecting Communities’.
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Recycle Rewards starts 1 May!
Tasmania's container refund scheme, Recycle Rewards, launches on 1 May.
Tasmanians will receive a 10c refund for returning eligible drink containers to designated refund points around the state.
The refund can be received in the following forms:
- Voucher to be exchanged for cash at a participating retailer.
- Deposit into a chosen account, such as a bank or PayPal account.
- Cash (at depots).
- Donation to a participating donation partner.
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Share your environmental stewardship efforts
Have your say and share your experiences and aspirations by completing this survey. Your response will help improve future programs, and enhance effectiveness across diverse communities and environments.
This survey is being conducted by researchers at the University of Tasmania, the National Landcare Network, the NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, and Western Sydney University, with support from the Resilient Landscapes Hub of the National Environmental Science Program.
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Join a local Landcare group!
Keen to get involved? Don't forget to check out our directory of groups and the upcoming working bees/events happening all over the state!
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Interested in joining us?
Become a member today!
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Thanks from the team at Landcare Tasmania
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(03) 6234 7117
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Landcare Tasmania acknowledges that the island of Lutruwita/Tasmania is Aboriginal Land, sovereignty was not, and never will be, ceded. Aboriginal people have cared for the lands, waterways, skies and communities of Lutruwita/Trouwerner since the beginning of time.
We pay respects to the palawa / pakana of Lutruwita/ Trouwerner and strive to fulfil our simple but collective vision – That all Tasmanian communities are empowered and enabled to care for the land and waterways of Lutruwita/Trouwerner.
Landcare Tasmania is committed to continuously listening, learning and building stronger relationships with Aboriginal communities.
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