The RunningPostman Newsletter of the Private Land Conservation Program

August 2009 Building partnerships with landowners for the sustainable management Issue 5 and conservation of natural values across the landscape. ISSN 1835-6141

Department of The Running Postman • August 2009 Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment 1 2 Message from the Program Manager

In the financial year just finished, To put this in the national context: Postman features a number of the PLCP finalised an additional during 2008-09 there were 240 articles that highlight the range 60 conservation covenants with conservation covenants registered of players in the covenanting landowners across the state. on land titles, totaling 252,797 programs run by the PLCP. The hectares of land for conservation Australian Government, private This unprecedented growth of the nationwide. This brings the total landowners and Non-Government Tasmanian private reserve system of land covenanted in perpetuity Organisations are all contributing is likely to be matched in the next for conservation purposes across to create this exciting and dynamic 12 months as we work our way The Running In to 1,569,125 hectares, picture of conservation and through the remaining Forest over 3,987 properties. sustainable land management across Postman this Conservation Fund Program and the landscape. Midlands Biodiversity Hotspots Of course this is really only the Our newsletter is named after Issue Tender proposals. These covenants tip of the iceberg in terms of We also have an opportunity for a small twining plant that is are in addition to those achieved conservation activity on private you to provide photographic images widespread in Tasmanian dry Message from the Program Manager 3 through the Protected Areas on land. Landowners’ ongoing of your own piece of paradise – our forests (Kennedia prostrata). Private Land Program and the Non- sustainable management of first competition. New look PLCP website 3 Forest Vegetation Program, both native bush and grasslands has a The Running Postman is published I hope you enjoy the articles, and as of which have also had impressive great additional benefit to these three times per year, and circulated A sense of place 4 always, feedback is encouraged. results in the last year. reservation totals, not to mention to all the participants in the Conservation NGOs the various rehabilitation and John Harkin various Private Land Conservation – an outstanding contribution to the private reserve system 5 These new covenants contributed restoration works around the state Program (PLCP) initiatives, as well an additional 7,217 hectares of The Forest Conservation Fund 6 and country. as other interested groups and privately owned and managed land individuals. Forest Conservation Fund – preliminary feedback 7 to the National Reserve System. This edition of The Running The PLCP Conservation Fabulous fungi 8 Covenant partners, Land for Gardens for Wildlife – one year on 9 Wildlife members, and signatories to Vegetation Management Conservation activities in the Midlands 10 Agreements now extends to Land for Wildlife – a successful nature conservation scheme 11 over 1000 people. These people PFRP Review and Evaluation – progress with implementation 12 range from graziers and farmers New look PLCP website with extensive operations in the Photo competition: Show off your piece of paradise... 12 Midlands, through to people with Selling Property 12 The PLCP is very excited to • Access to electronic issues of stewardship and resources sections two hectare bush blocks on the announce the launch of its new The Running Postman and for landowners who would like fringes of , with just about look website. The website contains previous Land for Wildlife further information on managing everything in between. Private Land Conservation Program participants a large amount of new information, newsletters; and and enhancing the natural values on as at July 1 2009 More information regarding the including: their land. • Access to fact sheets, informative PLCP (and an electronic version Number of covenants 467 • Information about our current websites and useful publications. Please let us know what you think of The Running Postman) can - hectares 50,106 and previous covenanting about the website, your feedback is be found on the Department of Land for Wildlife members 706 You can check out the website at programs; important to us. Primary Industries, Parks, Water - hectares 48,638 www.dpipwe.tas.gov.au/plcp Gardens for Wildlife members 245 • Land for Wildlife and Gardens and Environment website: The website will continually evolve Please note that some landowners are registered with more than one program and for Wildlife schemes; www.dpipwe.tas.gov.au/plcp there is some overlap in the hectares figures presented. as content will be regularly added

On the cover: Brown Mountain. Photo by Denna Kingdom, Tasmanian Land Conservancy. • Monitoring and stewardship or updated, with a focus on the Above: The Running Postman (Kennedia prostrata) Photo by Dr Greg Jordan, UTAS. information; development of the monitoring and Design and layout: ILS Design Unit, DPIPWE.

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A sense of place Conservation NGOs – an outstanding contribution to the private reserve system

Sarah Lloyd and Ron Nagorcka live we regurgitated in high school. Behind this enthusiasm Conservation management of private category 1a reserves, that are “strictly favourable terms to the NGOs. at the distant end of the ruttiest land in is at an all time protected areas set aside to protect It is here that Sarah’s work TLC’s recent purchase of the Egg rockiest romp of a driveway a is a dedication to some high, with over 50,000 hectares now biodiversity...where human visitation, shines: this is no dry academic Islands in the exemplifies guest is ever likely to experience. simple monitoring covered by 467 conservation covenants use and impacts are strictly controlled text. In mixing her own personal these elements. The property contains The intrepid few who persist in its across the state. and limited to ensure protection of wonderment with a detailed methods; techniques a plethora of unusual conservation navigation will be rewarded with a conservation values...” (www.iucn.org). description of the subject it’s more The vast majority of these reserves values and has a rich cultural history taste of the couple’s dedication to that serve to highlight like sneaking a look through your contribute to the National Reserve Several of these reserves are owned associated most recently with small truly explore nature and find within siblings diary while they’re out. It is trends and new findings. System and as such, are given a by conservation Non-Government scale farming. The diverse vegetation it, a rich uncommon beauty. both enlightening and gripping, and In Life in the Shadows Sarah displays classification according to a system Organisations (NGOs) the Tasmanian communities provide a range of Many people involved in Land for somehow it stays with you. the bountiful results of monitoring. devised by the International Union Land Conservancy (TLC) and Bush habitats for many of Tasmania’s iconic Wildlife will be aware of naturalist for the Conservation of Nature Heritage Australia, who own and bird species, including the globally Life in the Shadows is In doing so, she has captured and Sarah’s inspiring fascination with plants, conveyed her joy of discovery. (IUCN). The six IUCN protected area manage 14 properties in Tasmania with endangered Australasian bittern. birds and fungi. While internationally management categories are: a total combined area of 2,173 hectares. a naturalist’s account Monitoring can be as simple as In short, each of these reserves has renowned musical composer Ron, keeping a written or photographic 1a: Strict nature reserve These properties have been purchased outstanding natural values, and many not surprisingly, has an innate talent of living and loving a diary, perhaps enough in time to 1b: Wilderness area with funds from private donors, sometimes of them have really interesting stories for bird and frog recordings. Ron and Private Forest Reserve. write your own book of discovery II: National park together with government programs behind them. For more information, Sarah make use of simple but effective III: Natural monument or feature (e.g. the National Reserve System the TLC and Bush Heritage websites monitoring tools to further bolster Within the book, Sarah walks us Life in the Shadows is a welcome IV: Habitat/species management area Program), and then covenanted. Ongoing (www.tasland.org.au and www. their love of the natural world. So around her home, then out and up reminder of the stunning rewards V: Protected landscape/seascape management of the reserves is conducted bushheritage.org.au) feature profiles of when I heard that Sarah had recently the garden path and into the forest. for getting to know your reserve VI: Protected area with sustainable use by the organisations themselves, in each of their reserves - complete with completed a book about their The pace is broken up with historical more intimately. The PLCP will of natural resources accordance with agreed management some excellent photos. property, I was curious to read it. Life anecdotes (such as the culinary soon begin to promote monitoring delights of wattle birds) and is kept plans. The PLCP also provides ongoing in the Shadows turned out to be quite activities more broadly through Most of the private reserves in These organisations’ ability to identify light by Sarah’s obvious awe of her support through the Monitoring and a discovery itself. fact sheets, workshops and articles Tasmania are category IV or VI as conservation features around the state, subject. Stewardship team, as necessary. such as this. Sarah’s book, Life in the they have been established to protect organise support and funding, and then Developing a personal knowledge Shadows is available for $50.00 per habitat for flora and fauna. These In several cases, the properties have take on the management responsibility base of local flora and fauna can be Sarah and Ron have lived on Black copy including postage from: Sarah categories also both allow for many been bought specifically to protect for these properties is a great tribute a dry and even tedious experience Sugarloaf for over 20 years so you Lloyd, 999 Denmans Road, Biralee common management practices their natural values from clearing and to the commitment of their employees, for all but the most passionate would expect them to be well TAS 7303. such as grazing of domestic stock, development. In others, particularly members and supporters. Their naturalist. And if you are not familiar with their reserve. And maintenance of tracks, and limited high conservation values have been contribution to the Tasmanian private regularly able to interact with the yet the text is filled with the fresh Stuart King firewood gathering. recognised by the owners who have reserve system is outstanding. environment it can be even less than delight of new discoveries, as if the couple just stepped on site. assisted to ensure ongoing protection inspiring, kind of like the rote learning There are also a significant number of John Harkin by offering the properties on

Photos (L to R): Photo: Painted Button-quail. 4 The Running Postman • August 2009 August 2009 • The Running Postman 5 Egg Islands. Photo by Matt Newton, Tasmanian Land Conservancy. Ron Nagorcka and Sarah Lloyd. Photos by Sarah Lloyd. Forest Conservation Fund – preliminary feedback

Feedback from farmers and other After Round 1 it became clear that Without landowners landowners regarding the FCF has the competitive tender process generally been very positive. Many alone was not going to yield making the decision landowners really appreciated the the number of hectares needed to enter into a opportunity to receive financial to meet the Program’s targets. conservation covenant, support to pursue conservation Feedback from landowners who outcomes on their land. had been unsuccessful in the Round especially in-perpetuity, 1 tender also suggested that they these significant Another important aspect of the had been very uncertain about how Program was the involvement results could not much to bid and the appropriate of key stakeholder groups, such length of the covenant term. have been achieved. as the Tasmanian Farmers and Landowners have Graziers Association and Timber As a response to this valuable Communities Australia, who feedback, the Program moved to made a commitment The Forest Conservation Fund contributed to the development of make direct, fixed-price offers to to managing the the FCF through the Stakeholder landowners who were interested conservation values of Reference Group. in revising their proposals to be more competitive. The direct offers their covenanted forest Implementation of the Program approach was also used to explore into the future. The Forest Conservation Fund A good outcome of the Program Approximately 10,700 hectares of on the ground was assisted by new areas of the market, targeting (FCF) has provided an opportunity was the high proportion of this forest is considered old-growth. the Tasmanian Land Conservancy large landholdings with high They will be supported in this by for landowners to enter into proposals from the Midlands and Funding approvals of $37.7M have and KPMG, with a team of field, proportions of old growth forest. the Private Land Conservation conservation covenants over 28,000 eastern Tasmania, reflecting the been allocated to these covenants. technical and communications Program’s Monitoring and hectares of forest on private lands importance of dryland forests in experts. DPIW’s (now DPIPWE) Other important feedback from Assisted land purchases added to Stewardship team. across Tasmania, highlighting the achieving conservation outcomes. role has been to assist in the landowners was that they valued the excellent overall result. Seven vital role private landowners play in While they may not be the iconic, establishment of the necessary having a field officer work closely Officially, the FCF Program properties totalling 438 hectares helping to conserve our forests. tall wet forests of the Tasmanian processes, frameworks and with them to develop covenant concluded on 30 June 2009, were purchased through the World Heritage area, they can material to enable this work to go proposals. This gave many however the PLCP will finalise Following on from the Private Mole Creek Forest Karst Program; possess equally important habitat smoothly, as well as ensuring that landowners the opportunity to and register all of the proposals Forest Reserves Program, the FCF another 918 hectares were secured values. the covenants are finalised and learn more about the conservation approved. This work is likely to take was established under the 2005 by the FCF Revolving Fund. registered on title. values of the forest on their land until at least March 2010. Tasmanian Community Forests Dry forest types often contain The Revolving Fund was recently and share information about the Agreement, as an innovative, market- higher species diversity than their The FCF program used a range A major review of the Program has extended until 2014. It will flora and fauna. based initiative, designed to support wet forest counterparts, and include been contracted to an independent continue to acquire forested land of mechanisms to engage with private landowners to protect old- old growth and other forest that consultant. This work will critically for covenanting and resale, further landowners, the main one being Of course, some landowners were growth and other high conservation may be rare or endangered and are analyse the effectiveness of the contributing to success of the the FCF tender process which was already very knowledgeable about value forest, through covenants or under-represented in the Tasmanian FCF in achieving biodiversity Program. launched in March 2007. Readers the forest on their land and had a assisted purchase. reserve system. An additional may recall the update on the FCF real connection with the natural conservation outcomes and conservation benefit is that these feed the experience and lessons Over 300 landowners from all included in the July 2008 edition of landscape on their properties. The patches of forest often exist in learnt from the FCF into other over Tasmania participated in the The Running Postman, reporting on idea of an ongoing conservation areas that are predominantly conservation incentive programs in program. From south of Hobart the completion of Round 1 of the covenant for their forest as a viable cleared for other land uses. Tasmania and across Australia. and the Tasman Peninsula to as far competitive tender and the first set business and land management north as Cape Portland and King Through the Program, landowners of successful covenant proposals. option was a very attractive Nathan Harris prospect for many landowners. Island, landowners are now actively agreed to enter into 140 Assistant Director engaged in protecting one of our conservation covenants (mostly Private landowner involvement Forest Policy Section greatest assets – our forests. perpetual), over 27,000 hectares. has been the key element of the Department of the Environment, Program. Water, Heritage and the Arts

Photo by Lyn Pullen, DPIPWE. 6 The Running Postman • August 2009 August 2009 • The Running Postman 7 FabulousCreating fungi bandicoot Working towards Gardens for Wildlife habitat – conser vation in Land for – one year on captivity Wildlife

Early this autumn, a period of heavy body of mycorrhizal fungi many will great common names because of It is nearly one year since the official many people have found that appreciation of local native species rain and still warm soil temperature be familiar with are truffles, some their appearance, such as dog vomit launch of the ‘Gardens for Wildlife’ growing native species has attracted and “values Australian flora for its resulted in a proliferation of of which are regarded as gourmet slime mould, orange ping pong bats, scheme and it is gradually gaining a greater variety of wildlife, especially own beauty”. Lucia’s desire is to interesting forms popping up from delicacies. These are a valuable food lawyer’s wig or pancake stack! momentum. Already there are native birds, into their garden which attract more native birds to her the soil and leaf litter. These are the source for many native mammals, over 245 members scattered across they delight in seeing. garden and already she has recorded Parasitic fungi gain their nutrients fruiting bodies of fungi and are only such as bettongs and bandicoots the State from St Helens, Burnie, over 13 species visiting her garden. from living organisms without giving So far there are three schools a very small part of the fungus – the that sniff them out. In fact, Zeehan, Launceston and Hobart and anything in return. Such fungi can registered, keen to convey the Lucia joined the scheme because to rest of the fungus is hidden in the many places in between. Interest in cause disease and even death of the broader message of biodiversity her, it emphasised where she was. ground or in rotting organic matter, the eating of truffles the scheme continues to grow. host plant. conservation and protecting wildlife Coming from Holland over 20 years logs, or branches. by native animals aids It’s worth remembering to always be On the membership form, we ask species and habitat starting with ago, the scheme and the message Fungi play a key role in plant dispersion of the spores cautious as many fungi are poisonous people how they found out about their school grounds. Several it conveys remind her that she lives ecology and are a vital component of truffles which are to humans and wildlife) - sometimes the scheme. The greatest sources memberships have been given as in Tasmania, Australia and not in a of natural ecosystems. These roles fatally so, and it can be difficult to have been friends, neighbours, Land presents for children who have European countryside. include mycorrhizal associations distributed elsewhere in identify edible species. The best for Wildlife and increasingly from shown an interest in gardening and and detritivorous and parasitic For more information about the droppings. approach is “if in doubt, don’t”. people seeing the sign. Indeed, many wildlife with the desire to nurture wildlife or advice on creating and relationships. members have stated they hope and foster this interest. The presence or absence of Few people know the value and maintaining suitable wildlife habitat Mycorrhiza refers to the symbiotic that by displaying the sign, they may mycorrhizal fungi can greatly beauty of the variety of fungi Another aspect the scheme wishes visit the Gardens for Wildlife website association between plant roots increase awareness and encourage influence plant health. One of species we have in Tasmania. To to encourage and promote is the (www.gardensforwildlife.dpipwe.tas. and fungi, with the fungus growing others to provide wildlife-friendly the many factors associated with learn more about fungi, their shapes use of sustainable and environment- gov.au) or contact the Gardens for in or on the cells of roots. The spaces and environment-friendly tree dieback is thought to be soil and forms go to the ‘Fungi Down friendly practices, such as reduced Wildlife Coordinator, Iona Mitchell association is closest with the practices in their neighbourhood. compaction of the root zone, greatly Under’ website (www.rbg.vic.gov.au/ water use, chemical-free gardening on 6233 6427. young finely branched feeder roots reducing the survival and functioning fungimap). The overwhelming message for why and growing fruit and vegetables. A of plants. Nearly all terrestrial Iona Mitchell of the mycorrhiza. people wished to register is because number of members have planted plants, including trees, have a Next time you are out walking in The majority of fungi observed are people love to see wildlife in their their garden as a blend of wildlife mycorrhizal zone around their the bush, or in your garden, if you detritivorous, breaking down organic garden, native birds in particular, but habitat as well as a food garden. roots. Mycorrhizal fungi obtain see an unusual splash of colour of a matter and recycling nutrients. many welcome bandicoots, lizards, organic material for their growth sprouting fungal fruiting body – take In one West Hobart garden the Detritivorous fungi are commonly frogs, wallabies and yes, possums! from the plant and in return provide a closer look, you may be surprised owner, Lucia Ikin, is slowly replacing found growing on fallen logs, leaf Many have used native plant species minerals and nutrients which plants by the beauty of these often many of the exotics with local litter and other dead plant material. to provide habitat and to attract are more readily able to absorb, overlooked living organisms. native species, to establish a low They can be vibrantly coloured or wildlife to their gardens. There is particularly in nutrient deficient maintenance and water wise have incredibly beautiful shapes and Iona Mitchell also a strong desire to encourage soils. The underground fruiting garden. She has quickly grown an forms. Many have also been given others to do likewise. Encouragingly, Photos (L to R): Photos (L to R): Lucia Ikin and Mika in her West Hobart garden. Stereum ostrea fungus. Photo by Janet Smith, DPIPWE. Lucia’s wildlife-friendly productive food garden. Slender parasol fungus. Photo by Louise Mendel, DPIPWE. 8 The Running Postman • August 2009 August 2009 • The Running Postman 9 Photos by Iona Mitchell, DPIPWE. Land for Wildlife 10 – a successful nature conservation scheme

The Land for Wildlife (LFW) through the Department of As at 30th June, the Tasmanian LFW Conservation activities in the Midlands Scheme was first established Sustainability and Environment. Scheme included 706 properties, in Victoria in 1981 following covering approximately 48,638 LFW is a voluntary, non-binding recommendations made by the hectares. Between 2005 and 2008 nature conservation scheme designed Bird’s Observers’ Club of Australia on average 60-70 Expressions of to support and recognise landowners to support landowners willing and Interest (EOI) were received each Making the news in the last Several million dollars of Through Bush Heritage Australia who wish to protect wildlife species keen to maintain native vegetation year, with approximately the same month or so was the listing of Commonwealth funds have already the partners have secured and habitat on their land. The and wildlife habitat on their property. number of property assessments Lowland Native Grasslands of been allocated to these agreements philanthropic support from Scheme considers the property as It has since grown into a national and registrations were achieved. So Tasmania as a Critically Endangered through a number of PLCP the Sidney Myer Fund ($2M) a whole even though part of the program with the LFW Scheme far this year there have been 33 Ecological Community under programs, including the Non-Forest that will provide the basis for a property may be under protection established in Tasmania in 1998. EOI’s and 38 properties registered. the Commonwealth Environment Vegetation Program, the Midlands Conservation Investment Fund. for nature conservation. The Scheme Protection and Biodiversity Biodiversity Program, the Protected A recent visit to the Midlands by In 1996 the Australian and supports and encourages the Most members are keen to Conservation Act (1999). This was Areas on Private Land Program and Fund members was very positive, New Zealand Environment and integration of nature conservation receive and display their sign as the second listing of a Tasmanian the Midlands Biodiversity Hotspots indicating that there may be real Conservation Council agreed to with other land use activities. a means of recognition and clear ecological community this year; the Tender. These funds will hopefully potential to generate additional develop a coordinated approach to demonstration of their support The Scheme is strongly supported first beingAlpine Sphagnum Bogs assist those landowners to manage interest in the conservation fund LFW Schemes throughout Australia. to protecting wildlife species and by trained volunteer assessors who and Associated Fens. those areas in a way that allows over time. The parties agreed to operate habitat on their land. LFWers assist with undertaking property the native values to persist, without in accordance with the national continue to make a valuable The grasslands listing process has Ultimately, this is likely to provide assessments in their regions. The acting as a handicap to a profitable protocol of the ‘Arrangement to contribution and demonstrate been conducted over the last two landowners with a useful income contribution of the volunteer farming enterprise. Co-ordinate LFW Schemes’. The their commitment to biodiversity years following the nomination of stream for sustainable management assessors is highly valued and they protocol was developed by the conservation in Tasmania. the community - in recognition Unfortunately our recent Caring and conservation activities in the are to be commended for the State of Victoria and operates of the fact that very little of it for Our Country proposal for the Midlands; hopefully ensuring that sharing of their time and knowledge. Iona Mitchell remains. The listing has a range of Midlands was not successful, but the grasslands, woodlands, wetlands implications for landowners who there are other possibilities that and forests of the Midlands will have lowland grasslands on their we continue to work on with our flourish into the future. PFRP Review and Evaluation – progress with implementation properties, but it does not prevent various partners. Further information regarding the Almost two years has passed since eighteen months or so, particularly • Overhaul of the PLCP database; them from continuing with the Commonwealth EPBC Act and the the PFRP Review and Evaluation those associated with staffing, • An ongoing review schedule for sustainable grazing management The most promising of listing itself is at was conducted by Brian Gilligan and communications and data management. property Operations and Nature that has effectively conserved those these is the work of www.environment.gov.au Syneca Consulting. Conservation Plans; areas to date. A few significant developments • Implementation of a staff training Bush Heritage Australia, The report provided us with two include: John Harkin schedule, including property A number of those landowners Tasmanian Land sets of recommendations; the first • Revamp of the PLCP website visits. already have conservation set relating to actions proposed Conservancy and PLCP (launching in 2009); agreements in place, and the PLCP in relation to reserves established We continue to implement these • Coordinated approach to is working with several others, to establish a fund to under the PFRP, and the second improvements to the way we work contacting new owners of with the aim of ensuring that focussing on improvements to the – any further suggestions that you support conservation conservation covenants; their conservation management design of future programs. have would be appreciated. • Awareness raising with real is recognised, rewarded and management in the Many of the recommendations have estate agents and property John Harkin may ultimately be considered a Midlands. been implemented over the last brokers; profitable part of their enterprise. Photo: Julia, Judy, Evelyn and Ruth Westbrook – proud to be Land Photo: Grassland paperdaisy. Photo by Oberon Carter, DPIPWE. 10 The Running Postman • August 2009 August 2009 • The Running Postman 11 for Wildlifers. Photo by Peter Tonelli. 10305BL

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Wildlife Land For Iona Mitchell 6233 6427 If you have a conservation have If you covenant property your over and are thinking in mind keep should you of selling, the sale in involved that anyone lawyers) need to agents, process (e.g. and be informed of the covenant its implications. buyers new owners and Prospective also be informed of the must the property on covenant title so that they can factor this into their decisions. particular appeal to may A covenant purchasers and should be promoted aspect of the property. as a valuable The PLCP Stewardship Officers (Stu to talk King and Lyn Pullen) are happy buyers the regarding to prospective natural to manage values and how them in accordance with your agreement. buyers often find that of Land We (LFW) propertiesWildlife are for to enter the programkeen so that in more active they can get involved We conservation management. also ask LFW ownerstherefore who can are selling to notify us so that we contact with the new ownersmake the to keep like and see if they would property in the program. Contacts PLCP Stewardship North: South: General Annika Everaardt 6233 3654 Selling Property? Annika Everaardt PLCP DPIPWE 44 GPO Box 7001 TAS Hobart *Images must be the work of the It is a condition of entry entrant. authorisesthat the photographer in their image(s) to be displayed promotional work of the DPIPWE Private Conservation Land Program The Running including (PLCP), and the PLCP newsletter Postman Any images used will website. be credited as the work the of Please note that we photographer. require written consent to publish images in which people can be Annika contact Please identified. form a consent for if Everaardt required. Images should be emailed along be emailed along Images should details contact current with your (annika. Everaardt Annika to by [email protected]) 2009. no later than 30 October posted to: Images on CD can be Perhaps there’s there’s Perhaps

Resource Management and Conservation Private Land Conservation Program 134 Macquarie Street Hobart 7001 TAS 44 HobartGPO Box www.dpipwe.tas.gov.au Prize packs will be awarded for the for Prize will be awarded packs . winning and runner-up winning image will be showcased of the December on the cover The Running Postman 2009 issue of and a selection of the newsletter, entries will be displayed received on the new look Private Land Conservation Program website (www.dpipwe.tas.gov.au/plcp). All entries* must be provided in a All entries* be provided must digital format high at a sufficiently the enough resolution to allow A4 size image to be reproduced at images should Preferably or above. as a JPEG file between be provided 1 Mb and 3 Mb in size. Entry is open to all covenant, LFW Entry is open to all covenant, their family and GFW landowners, and friends. We are looking for images that are looking for We capture the variety of and values LFW and GFW areas covenanted, Tasmania. on private land in If so, we would love to see it love would we If so, Do you have a special corner a special have Do you conservation that of your area with the to share like would you Tasmania? of rest birds in a nest, something in flower, or a lovely some colourful fungi the captures landscape that really place. essence of your

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