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Author Information Sally. L. Bryant Tasmanian Land Conservancy, PO Box 2112 Lower Sandy Bay, Tasmania 7005 Summary Tasmania’s offshore islands contain nationally and globally significant natural value

Tasman Island Trip On Saturday 15 February, Tasman Island will be open to visitors. A short and very scenic helicopter flight from Safety Cove (Tasman Peninsula) will transport visitors to the island

Norfolk Island Workshop at Island Arks Symposium III February 14th, 2013.  The purpose of this workshop is to use the collective expertise, knowledge and experience of Symposium delegates to explore t

In February 2014 Island Arks Symposium III participants will have the opportunity to participate in a selection of field trips in Tasmania. Today details on the Maria Island field trip were added to n

International conservation organisation Birdlife has recently released State of the World’s Birds, Indicators for our changing world. A comprehensive overview of current and emerging conservation issu

Black Rats were eradicated from Rat Island 22 years ago and feral cats ultimately about 12 years ago. Seabird return was first observed in 2003 and has accelerated significantly in the last two years.

There’s lots to learn about conservation from Australia’s island neighbor New Zealand,  especially about translocation of native bird species. In their paper, “Conservation implications of song diverg

In the southern Atlantic Ocean, off the coast of South America, the few inhabitants of South Georgia Island are saying goodbye to some unwelcome visitors: Norway Brown rats. At 80,000ha South Georgia

Two weeks ago New Zealand economist and philanthropist Gareth Morgan announced his multi-million dollar plan to remove pests from Stewart Island, a 1,746 km2 island located 30km south of the South Isl

A recently published report has identified that Australian water birds are likely to face strong challenges or extinction from climate change. The report recommends key actions to secure and manage vu