Further protecting our threatened species

Tasmanians National Threatened Species Day is an important reminder to celebrate, protect and work together to recover the species and habitats most in need of support.

Minister for Environment, Madeleine Ogilvie, said the Tasmanian Government is reviewing Tasmania’s Threatened Species Strategy.

“The review of the Strategy reached a milestone this week with the release of the Threatened Species Strategy Discussion Paper ‘What we heard’ consultation report,” Minister Ogilvie said.

“The ‘What we heard’ consultation report summarises the perspectives provided during consultation on the ‘Developing a new Threatened Species Strategy for Tasmania’ Discussion Paper.

“This feedback has directly informed the development of a draft Strategy and Implementation Plan that will be released for consultation in coming months.

“There are challenges and opportunities for threatened species management in Tasmania and the Tasmanian Government will continue to work together with the community to move our State forward in this area.”

Since the release of the Discussion Paper, a range of actions have been progressed to support the development of a draft Strategy and Implementation Plan.

This has included the establishment of the Threatened Species Fund, with $8 million provided over four years for conservation activities.

Further consultation on proposed directions and priorities will continue over the coming months, with the Threatened Species Strategy and foundational Implementation Plan expected to be finalised next year.

The Threated Species Strategy Discussion Paper ‘What we heard’ report can be found on the Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania website.