While our field season has slowed down, the TPT Committee has been busy planning for next year and reviewing our Strategic Plan. We've all enjoyed seeing many of you out on field trips, and we have one more trip up our sleeves this season.
Early notice: Daview Waxflower plantings
NRE Threatened Species Section will be organising another set of planting sessions with TPT for the critically endangered Phebalium davesii translocations. They will most likely be late May or early June on weekdays. Please keep an eye on your inbox for the field trip notification.
Opportunity to respond by 01 May: Draft NRE Threatened Species Strategy
NRE Tasmania's Draft Threatened Species Strategy is now open for stakeholder feedback.
As NRE Tas is one of TPT's most important partners, the Threatened Species Strategy has the potential to shape the future of how we are able to work together. TPT is preparing a response and will share our final submission with you.
This is an important opportunity and the TPT committee would like to encourage you to make a personal submission in support of a strong strategy that will ensure Tasmania's unique and threatened flora are appropriately managed and preserved for future generations.
Have your say: Draft Threatened Species Strategy
Australian Nature Journalling Association (ANJA) Retreat in Tasmania
You may remember the botanical drawing workshop Tanya Scharaschkin led for TPT last year. ANJA's biennial event is coming to Tasmania this year, and Tanya has warmly invited you all to ANJA's retreat 08 - 11 May for a weekend of nature journaling, learning, and sharing.
More info on the ANJA website here.
Save the date: TPT AGM 11 July
We are expecting to hold our AGM in July. The tentative date is Saturday 11th July. More information to come, but we aim to offer attendance in person as well as online.
Survey Open: Clarence Dog Management Policy
TPT has been asked to comment on the Clarence Dog Management Policy, which acknowledges the importance of responsible dog ownership, effective control, and the protection of natural areas and wildlife.
What do dogs have to do with threatened plants? Uncontrolled dogs can damage fragile vegetation and habitat through digging, running, and repeated passage. Particularly in public locations where threatened plant species occur, TPT supports policy that ensures dogs remain under effective control and are managed responsibly at all times to prevent disturbance and trampling.
Survey link is here if you would like to comment too.