To undertake works of any description in Little Penguin habitat, it is important to understand why, how, and what needs to be done to maintain and protect Little Penguins nesting and moulting habitats.
About this document
These guidelines supersede the Tasmanian Coastal Works Manual – Guideline 10.1 – Working in Penguin Habitat.
The Little Penguin, Eudyptula minor is listed in Schedule 1 - Protected Wildlife, of the Nature Conservation (Wildlife) Regulations 2021.
The guidelines identify threats to the Little Penguin in areas of Tasmania, provides recommended mitigation measures and information on management options.
Guidelines for Works in, and management of, Little Penguin habitat (PDF 3Mb)
Further information
The toolkit provides additional information for community groups and land managers to help understand population trends and distribution of little penguins in Tasmania.
These guidelines include information to protect little penguins and support viewing them under natural conditions.