A new website has been launched to provide information about threatened species in Tasmania and their protection.

 

The Threatened Species Link site provides information and advice on how people can reduce their impact on natural habitat.

 

Launching the website, Environment, Parks and Heritage Minister, Brian Wightman,  said it responds directly to the needs of local Council planners, developers and various industries in protecting native animals and plants.

 

"However, anyone can benefit from this site - including environmental consultants, and people who are simply interested in protecting these species.”

 

683 species are listed under Tasmania's Threatened Species Protection Act 1995, including 202 endangered and 115 vulnerable species.

 

The Threatened Species Link website includes:

• Lists all of Tasmania's threatened plants and animals - including a species summary about why each one is threatened, and which human activities can have the most impact on them.

• A guide to help house-builders, stock grazers, and people cutting vegetation avoid causing harm to various species.

• Links to other websites offering detailed conservation advice on activities like weed management, off-road driving, and other relevant regulators.

 

For more information, go to www.threatenedspecieslink.tas.gov.au.