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‘Gardens for Wildlife' Scheme is an initiative of the Department of Primary
Industries and Water's Private Land Conservation Program.
Understorey Network Inc.
The USN provides information on suitable plants for habitats for birds, frogs, lizards and insects; field days on native gardens; and different habitats and contact with other liked-minded people through seed-cleaning morning teas etc.
www.understorey-network.org.au
Sustainable Living Tasmania Inc.
Sustainable Living Tasmania Inc. is a community organisation which aims to improve the sustainability of our homes, communities and businesses and maintain and enhance our local natural environment. It manages the Environment Challenge web site www.up2me.com.au, which is part of the Tasmanian Government's Living Environment Program.
www.sustainablelivingtasmania.org.au
WILDCARE Inc.
WILDCARE Inc. is the largest incorporated environmental volunteer group in Tasmania and works to care for wild places, wildlife and cultural heritage.
www.wildcaretas.org.au
Royal Tasmanian Botanical Garden
The Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens (RTBG) contains an extensive collection of Tasmanian native plants, inclusive of rare and threatened species. Visit the RTBG to see native plants and how they grow. There are demonstration/display gardens, and. propagation classes.
www.rtbg.tas.gov.au
The Australian Plants Society - Tasmania Inc.
The Australian Plants Society Tasmania Inc. promotes the knowledge, appreciation and preservation of Australian plants, both in their natural settings and in cultivation, with special emphasis on species native to Tasmania.
Hobart Group:
www.apstashobart.org.au
North West Group:
www.nwtasaps.org.au
North Group:
www.apstasnorth.org
Tasmanian Landcare Association Inc.
The Tasmanian Landcare Association is a non-government, independent association of Landcare, Coastcare, Bushcare, Waterwatch and ‘Friends of' groups in Tasmania. Look up their web site to see how you can help to care for the natural environment in your area.
www.taslandcare.org.au
‘Birds in Backyards' Program
The ‘Birds in Backyards' program is an educational program focusing on native bird species - learn how to identify native birds, where they like to live and how to create bird-friendly spaces in your garden.
www.birdsinbackyards.net