109 resources:

• Allens Rivulet/Sandfly Landcare Group
  A group tackling problems with invasive weed species, protection of threatened species, native plant revegetation and improvement to local reserve/recreation areas
• Atlas of Living Australia
  An initiative of the Australian Government, the Atlas website provides access to an array of information on Australia's biodiversity. To assist researchers, members of the public can submit information on, and photos of, local species. Data sources include the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery's zoology and botany collections
• Aurora energy saving
  Includes advice on heating, lighting, hot water, and saving energy throughout the year
• Biralee Valley Landcare Group
  Contact information for Biralee Valley Landcare Group
• Bothwell Landcare Group
  Contact details for Bothwell Landcare Group
• Building Evaluate
  Hobart based building consultancy specialising in building inspections, house energy ratings and home sustainablity assessments. Includes link to sample pre-purchase inspection report
• Bush Blitz
  Bush Blitz is a cross-sector initiative between government and non-government organisations that will document flora and fauna in properties across Australia's National Reserve System, including Tasmania. Grants have been allocated for the scientific community to undertake taxonomic and molecular work
• Bush Information and Management
  Information on native bush, including the different types of native bush, threatened species, weed identification and management in the bush plus river, wetland and geoconservation information
• Bushcare (Hobart City Council)
  Information on Bushcare Program related activities and resources for the Hobart area
• Campbell Town Landcare Association
  Landcare group based in Campbell Town focusing on bushcare, rivercare, and sustainable agriculture
• CBG Systems
  CBG Systems have a range of technologically advanced thermal and acoustic insulation systems for marine, military, industrial and commercial applications
• Central Highlands Council: building application forms
  Links to printable forms and information relating to services offered by the Council, such as building applications, energy efficient requirements, housing indemnity insurance and relocation of dwellings
• Chudleigh District Landcare Inc
  Contact details for the local landcare group at Chudleigh, near Mole Creek in central Northern Tasmania
• Clarence Recycled Water (CRW)
  Planning for the Coal River Recycled Water Scheme (trading as Clarence Recycled Water) commenced in 1995; its objective is to reduce the amount of effluent discharged into the Derwent estuary, to achieve beneficial and sustainable reuse of water, and to reduce the consumption of irrigation water sourced from the river. A CRW registration of interest form is available)
• Clean Energy Council
  The CEC is the peak body representing Australia's clean energy sector. It is an industry association made up of more than 350 member companies operating in the fields of renewable energy and energy efficiency across the country
• Clean energy future: programs and initiatives
  The function of the programs include bringing the carbon pricing mechanism into effect, distributing household assistance, rolling out clean energy and providing energy efficiency initiatives
• Conservation of Freshwater Ecosystem Values (CFEV) Program
  Web site of the CFEV Program, part of the implementation of the Water Development Plan for Tasmania and provides information on conservation value for natural resource managers
• Deep Green Building Design
  Specialists in the design of sustainable and healthy homes. Serving Southern Tasmania
• Deloraine Landcare Group
  Contact details for the Deloraine Landcare Group
• Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency: programs and rebates
  Links to national programs and initiatives which aim to support householders, industry and the community to save energy and reduce emissions
• Devonport City Council: Home Energy Audit Toolkit (HEAT)
  Devonport residents can borrow HEAT kits free of charge. HEAT provides tools, instructions and information that helps householders conduct a simple home audit and discover easy ways to cut their households energy costs
• Devonport City Council: water management
  Links to information about water management tips, stormwater and wetlands
• dms energy
  Tasmanian owned and operated company specialising in solar grid connections and solar irrigation pumping
• Dorset Waterwatch
  Dorset Waterwatch is a community group made up of volunteers including school children. They monitor the water resources of the Dorset Municipality
• Ellendale Landcare Group
  The recently formed Group welcomes new members and any who wish to be involved in undertaking environmental activities such as weed management, tree planting, bush walks etc
• EnerGlite- Energy Efficient Products
  Tasmanian website of an International company providing energy efficient LED light products
• Energy Efficiency (DIER)
  Tasmania's growing need for energy as part of a national trend, Australian Building Code energy efficiency measures, the National Framework for Energy Efficiency (NFEE) seeking solutions, and Government Energy Management Program (GEMP) being created in Tasmania
• Energy Efficiency Guidelines and Incentives (Hobart City Council)
  Hobart City Council information on achieving energy efficient houses and includes guidelines for new houses and home extensions, and implementing solar technology into heritage properties. Also includes details on how to apply for Council rebates schemes
• Energy efficient development rebate (Hobart City Council)
  Hobart City Council offers a 100% rebate on Council's basic planning fee, and the building and plumbing administration fees where sound and permanent energy efficient principles and features are incorporated into the planning and design of new houses and additions to existing houses
• Energy Imaging
  Building energy consultants specialising in assessing and improving the thermal performance of residential and commercial buildings
• Energy saving hints and tips (Aurora Energy)
  Aurora's advice on how to save energy in the home, with information on the energy rating of applicances
• EnergyBank
  EnergyBank specialises in assisting organisations to reduce their energy use and associated carbon footprint. Information on their services include energy audits, energy efficiency upgrades, design and installation of renewable power systems and providing assistance to schools
• Esk-Corralinn Landcare Association
  Contact details for Esk-Corralinn Landcare Association
• Friends of Knocklofty Bushcare Group
  Group of volunteers dedicated to the care and management of the Knocklofty Reserve
• Geofeat
  A directory featuring products and resources that are green, eco-friendly and organic
• Greater Rubicon Catchment Management Group Inc
  Community group working to improve the management of natural resources (including rivers, bushland and soil) in their local catchment
• GreenCorps: Tasman
  Contact information for Tasman and Forestier Peninsulas group of GreenCorps
• Greening Australia (Tasmania)
  GAT is part of the National Greening Australia Federation delivering community-based programs as well as a range of fee-for-service vegetation management services. Includes the Sustainability Learning Centre at Mt Nelson
• Greens Beach / Kelso Landcare Group
  Landcare group working in the Greens Beach and Kelso area on Tasmania's West Tamar
• Henrietta Plains Landcare Group
  Contact details for Henrietta Plains Landcare Group
• Heritage Places and Solar Technology Guidelines (Hobart City Council)
  Details of the Hobart City Council's guidelines for choosing and siting solar technologies on heritage properties in heritage areas. The Council's aim is to ensure that new solar technologies are positively integrated to a home situation, so the visual impact on the heritage qualities of the building will be minimal
• Hobart Building Assessment Services
  A Hobart based independent building and energy consultancy specialising in pre-purchase and building defect inspections, house energy ratings and loss assessments, air leakage testing and building thermal imaging
• Hobart City Council Bushland Management Strategy
  The Strategy provides a long-term vision and strategic framework for the cohesive and improved management and planning regimes for the protection of Hobart's bushland
• Hobart Energy Efficiency
  Hobart based building energy consultants specialising in house energy ratings, thermal imaging, air leakage testing and residential and commercial building energy audits
• Home Efficiency Group
  Tasmanian company based in Launceston, specialising in air transfer systems, solar hybrid heating, insulation, dehumidifiers, and ducted bathroom kits
• Home Energy Saver Scheme (HESS)
  Commonwealth site for people having trouble managing their energy needs and bills. HESS offers downloadable energy saving tips and information with a free call or through information on this website, lists energy saving talks in communities, or home visits for suggestions on saving power
• Housing Tasmania: Energy Efficiency Programs
  Housing Tasmania's Winter Energy Efficiency Program (WEEP) and WEEP 2 initiatives and 100 Energy Champions program
• Howden Landcare Group
  Weed reduction and protecting endemic flora and fauna in the Howden area of Tasmania
• HybriPed
  Website of Greg Clausen, motorised bike enthusiast and crusader, inventor of a hybrid pedal/assisted bicycle or light motorised bike
• I Want Energy
  North Hobart business specialising in renewable energy saving products.Formerly known as I Want Solar
• Indigenous Protected Areas Programme
  The IPA Programme supports the cultural responsibility of indigenous Australian communities to care for their country, and to pass on knowledge of the land and its resources to future generations. A map of declared IPAs around Australia, including Tasmania, fact sheets, funding information, and other information is available
• Insulation Rebate (Hobart City Council)
  Information on an Insulation Rebate Scheme offered by the Hobart City Council to assist landlords on the cost of insulating their rental properties. Includes eligibility criteria and application form
• Irrigation
  Access to information on appropriate irrigation practices (getting irrigation right, evaporation pans, tensiometers)
• Kindred Landcare Group
  Formed in 1990 as part of the Kindred community hall committee. Projects include soil conservation, water watch, and the Geales Hill Quarry
• Land clearing controls in Tasmania: information sheet (PDF file)
  Forest Practices Authority information sheet on the controls on land clearing in Tasmania
• Landcare Australia: Tasmania calendar of events
  Landcare Australia's calendar listing of Tasmanian events
• Landcare Tasmania
  Volunteers are finding local solutions to local problems – pulling weeds, planting trees, improving the health of our soil, bushland, waterways and coastlines. Find your local Landcare Group, become a casual volunteer, donate to the Tasmanian Landcare Fund or connect with more information through a monthly E Bulletin
• Lauderdale Beach
  Clarence City Council webpage describing restoration work to the beach area after storm damage. Also future plans of the Council to help alleviate coastal erosion and the continuing impacts of climate change and suggestions for how residents can assist this process
• Lilydale Landcare Association Inc
  Focussing on the rehabilitation of Merthyr Park, the Association is made up of fun-loving people who care about the environment and the Lilydale community
• Lowland Native Grasslands of Tasmania ecological community
  Australian Government information about the listing of the Lowland Native Grasslands of Tasmania ecological community and has links to publications including the EPBC Act Policy Statement 3.18. The site also provides information and contacts for farmers including a hotline and factsheets
• LynxGeo: Tasmania High Conservation Value Forests
  Lynx Geosystems has created an interactive online map for Environment Tasmania and the Wilderness Society showing their HCV (high conservation value) areas
• Meander Landcare Group Inc
  Meander Landcare main project is river restoration and erosion control. The river banks have had protection with rock-rip-rap, groynes and riffles. The riparian zone has been fenced to exclude cattle and re-vegetated
• Meander Valley Council: Home Energy Audit Toolkit (HEAT)
  As of September 2010, a number of Home Energy Audit Toolkits (HEATs) are available for loan from the Meander Valley Council Offices. These kits are designed to help reduce household energy consumption
• Myrtle Rust
  Information about the air-borne rust fungus threatening Tasmania. Information includes photo identification, the legalities surrounding importation of myrtles, how it is spread and what action to take if rust is discovered. Includes myrtle rust ID card
• North Barker Ecosystem Services
  Firm of consulting ecologists with extensive experience in strategic and applied ecology, as well as in conservation and biodiversity management
• North West Waterwatch
  Providing education and awareness of environmental water quality issues in the north west
• NU Energy
  Grid-connecting your home or business by creating your own power through solar panels, wind turbines and other renewable innovations to reduce power bills
• Office of Energy Planning and Conservation
  Located within the Dept. of Infrastructure, Energy and Resources, the Office provides policy advice on energy issues, assists in the development of regulatory frameworks for the energy industry, and promotes energy efficiency and conservation
• On trial: Australia's endangered species law
  Information on Bob Brown's Federal Court action against Forestry Tasmania, concerning conservation of biodiversity legislation and the Wielangta State Forest
• Osmaston Landcare Group
  Contact details for Osmaston Landcare Group
• Protecting and managing karst
  Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment information on the protection and management of karst landscapes (landforms featuring soluble rock types, such as limestone). Includes a link to international guidelines for cave and karst protection
• Punchbowl Landcare Group
  To rehabilitate and enhance Kings Meadows rivulet and bushland areas on public land in Punchbowl area between Hobart Road and Penquite Road and to increase public use and awareness of area
• Quamby Bend Landcare Group Inc
  Landcare projects for Meander River, Quamby Brook, between Westbury, Egmont Bridge and Strath Bridge
• Quamby Landcare Group
  Tree planting, weed control, willow eradication, stream watch
• RCI Energy Solutions
  Cambridge and Launceston businesses specialising in the supply and installation of energy efficient heating, electrical, hot water and solar systems
• Renewable energy rebates
  Details of the range of Commonwealth and State Government rebate programs providing incentives for renewable energy use
• Responding to Climate Change: home energy audit toolkits
  Break O'Day Council can provide a Home Energy Audit Toolkit (HEAT) for monitoring household energy consumption
• Retro-Spec Insulation
  Launceston business providing eco-friendly and energy saving insulation services
• Ringarooma Landcare
  The Ringarooma Landcare group cares for the Ringarooma River and catchment area, and is open to any interested person
• Rowella Landcare Group
  Contact details for the Rowella Landcare Group
• Rubicon Coast and Landcare
  Information and contact details for the group
• Salinity and land degradation
  Links to a range of information on the problem of soil and water salinity in Tasmania
• Soil management
  Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment soil management information
• Soil management guidelines and publications
  Information available online regarding recommended best practice guides for a range of soil management issues
• Solar Water Wise
  Greenland Systems offers a choice of products to cover domestic and commercial solar hot water heating requirements
• South Est Waterwatch
  South East Waterwatch is committed to improving the health of the waterways in the souteast region of Tasmania, in particular the Tasman Peninsula. A number of sites on the Peninsula are being monitored to learn more about the health of these waterways
• Southern Beaches Landcare Coastcare
  Care for local environment especially beaches
• Southern Green Energy
  Tasmanian business specialising in providing "green" or renewable energy saving solutions to homes and businesses in Tasmania
• St Helens Area Landcare Group
  Landcare contact details for this north east group
• Stormwater and Waterways (Hobart City Council)
  Information on Council programs and projects to improve sustainability and responsible use and management of water. Includes advice on rainwater tanks and water saving tips, and details of stormwater improvement projects
• Sustainable House Day: Tasmania
  On the annual Sustainable House Day houses across the nation are open for viewing, to show how others can live more sustainably. Details of participating Tasmanian houses are provided
• Sustainable Tasmania Community Forum
  An online community forum devoted to sustainable living in Tasmania, including discussions on organic food growing and gardening, sustainable transport, energy efficient homes, eco-friendly lifestyles, and the protection of Tasmania's unique natural environment
• Taroona Environment Network
  The network is a group of Taroona residents who work together to protect the local environment. Activities include planting, weed removal, seed collection and plant propogation
• Taroona Environment Network
  Taroona Environment Network is devoted to the rehabilitation of native bushland along the gullies and foreshore of Taroona. The group aims to protect and enhance local native vegetation, wildlife habitat and water quality
• Tas Solar
  Tasmanian based solar installers, specialising in small-scheme generation solar units
• Tasman Energy
  Tasman Energy Pty Ltd provide information on biodiesel fuels, direct battery charging and solar electricity. They also sell solar equipment and books
• Tasmania Energy Saving Projects Resource
  Tasmanian website on saving energy and associated businesses
• Tasmania National Parks Association
  Non-profit non-government organisation formed to involve community in matters relating to Tasmanian parks and reserves
• Tasmanian Land Conservancy
  The TLC conserves, enhances and protects Tasmania's natural environment by purchasing and managing land with high conservation value
• Tasmanian Mountain Cattlemen's Association
  Promotes and upholds the traditions of the high country people, including get togethers, trail rides, trail and hut maintenance
• Tasmanian Weed Management Committee (TWMC)
  "The TWMC represents major stakeholder groups in weed management in Tasmania and carries the responsibility of ensuring the actions developed in WeedPlan, the State Weed Management strategy are implemented."
• Tranmere-Clarence Plains Land & Coastcare
  Identification and preservation, both natural and historic stewardship of the land, coastline and estuarine areas
• Transition Lorinna
  Community group helping to change Lorinna to become more energy independent and promote a more fulfilling and meaningful lifestyle
• Upper Derwent Valley Landcare Group
  Contact details for the Landcare group and Resource Centre
• Wellington Park Bushcare Group
  Voluntary group aiming to maintain and enhance the native flora and fauna of Wellington Park and to educate Park users of the high biodiversity values and ways to protect them. Their major focus is to halt the spread of weed species and eradicate where possible
• Westside Landcare
  Contact details for the Westside Landcare group
• Wetlands and Waterways Works Manual
  The Manual outlines environmental best practice methods for undertaking work in wetlands and waterways (available as a series of PDF files)
• Wild Wielangta: protect our threatened and endangered species
  Community blog on the subject of threatened and endangered species and forestry in the Wielangta Forest region Organizes and encourages community action
• Woodbridge GreenCorp Project
  The Team are undertaking a number of community based projects in and around the Woodbridge area, southern Tasmania. This website will track the progress and success of the project and its participants