The Running Postman is the newsletter for landowners with conservation covenants and anyone interested in protecting Lutruwita/Tasmania’s natural values. It is full of stories, practical advice, and updates from across the Private Land Conservation Program (PLCP).
Whether you are managing a covenant, restoring habitat, or love the Tasmanian bush, this newsletter is for you.
Our newsletter is named after a small native plant, Kennedia prostrata, that is widespread in Tasmania’s dry forests and commonly called the running postman. It is a tough little ground cover and climbing plant that springs back after fire, helping to heal the land and support native insects like butterflies.
The bright red flowers - the colour of an old postie’s uniform – with a greenish-yellow throat bring a splash of colour to gardens and bushland in Spring and Summer. Like the plant, our newsletter is about resilience, connection, and the beauty of nature.
Running postman (Kennedia prostrata)
Photo: Tim Rudman
Newsletter History
The Running Postman newsletter was launched in February 2008. Before The Running Postman, we published the Land for Wildlife newsletter, which ran from 1999 to 2007 with 15 issues. It featured articles on wildlife, native plants, habitat management, weeds, and more.
Today, the Running Postman continues that legacy, bringing together stories and resources for all landowners involved in conservation.