Tasmania's threatened species will be further protected through a dedicated fund, as the Government continues to take action.
Minister for Parks and Environment, Nick Duigan said today's National Threatened Species Day highlights our ecosystems, native plants and animals needing protection and recovery.
"Under our 2030 Strong Plan for Tasmania's Future, the state's new Threatened Species Fund will provide $8 million over four years to directly support conservation activities for priority species," Minister Duigan said.
Minister Duigan said all Tasmanians have a role to play in protecting our native species.
"The new fund will help address high priority species conservation needs, as well as support collaboration through leveraging expertise, building knowledge and support planning and decision making," Minister Duigan said.
Priority species in 2024-25 will include Tasmania's unique threatened handfish.
"This investment builds on the significant funding already provided by the Tasmanian Government to support threatened species, including $2.1 million to establish a captive breeding program for the Maugean skate, $1 million for the swift parrot and $2.5 million to construct the Orange-bellied Parrot captive breeding facility," Minister Duigan said.
Threatened Species Day is also an opportunity to recognise the important work volunteers, conservationists and researchers do in collaboration with the Tasmanian Government's efforts to protect our species now and into the future.
