Six community led projects aimed at improving outcomes for Tasmania’s threatened species have been awarded funding under Round 2 of the Threatened Species Partnership Grant Program.
Up to $600,000 was available through this round, which focused on two priority themes: Healthy Habitat and Resilience to Invasive Species and Disease.
The funded projects will support a wide range of threatened species, including endangered Tasmanian endemic wildflowers, island woodland birds and the unique live bearing sea star.
Collectively, the projects will expand species monitoring, apply practical conservation tools and work with landholders and local communities to support long term recovery efforts.
This funding allows targeted, on ground action to improve habitat condition, boost vulnerable populations and protect species through invasive weed and feral pest control activities.
Project locations span across the state, from King Island to Tasmania’s south east, ensuring conservation benefits are delivered in a range of ecosystems.
The grants also aim to strengthen partnerships with landholders, community groups and conservation organisations, recognising the important role these collaborations play in achieving lasting conservation outcomes.
The Threatened Species Partnership Grant Program is one of four strategic investment streams under the four year, $8 million Threatened Species Fund. The fund is designed to maximise conservation outcomes through strategic, targeted investment in high priority species and habitats across Tasmania.
Read more about the Threatened Species Partnership Grant Program.
Female Ptunarra brown butterfly, Jo Potter Craven, NRE Tas
Photo: Jo Potter Craven, NRE Tas