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Fire advice for the February long weekend

07/02/2014

Campers and bushwalkers are urged to be very careful with any campfires and to observe additional fire restrictions that may apply in parks and reserves as we head into a long weekend at the peak of the fire season.More

Maria Island ferry operator sought

07/02/2014

The Parks and Wildlife Service (PWS) is calling for expressions of interest for a single passenger ferry operator for Maria Island National Park.More

DVDs celebrate the Arthur-Pieman

03/02/2014

A suite of three DVDs produced by the Parks and Wildlife Service (PWS) promotes the sustainable use of the Arthur-Pieman Conservation Area, its rich Aboriginal heritage and the passion of the people who live and work there.More

Discovery Ranger Program 2013/14

Enjoy the wide range of activities taking place this summer in our parks and reserves.... read more »

Where Can I Take My Dog?

As is true of most national parks across Australia, dogs and other pets are not allowed into Tasmania's National Parks and Nature Reserves.... read more »

Former forest reserves to be managed by the Parks and Wildlife Service

As a result of the Forest Management Act 2013, more than 100 new reserves totalling 221,000 hectares of lands will come to the Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment, to be managed by the Parks and Wildlife Service... read more »

Whales and Seals of Tasmania

Following on the success of our popular "Bird in the Hand" and "Frog Log" comes "Whales and Seals" - a guide to all the whales, dolphins and seals found in Tasmanian waters.... read more »

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Discovery Ranger Program 2013/14

Where Can I Take My Dog?

Former forest reserves to be managed by the Parks and Wildlife Service

Whales and Seals of Tasmania