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State Government 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
State Government 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
State Government 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
State Government 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
State Government Irrigation
Access to information on appropriate irrigation practices (getting irrigation right, evaporation pans, tensiometers)
State Government Land clearing controls in Tasmania: information sheet (PDF file)
Forest Practices Authority information sheet on the controls on land clearing in Tasmania
State Government 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
State Government 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
State Government 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
State Government Renewable energy rebates
Details of the range of Commonwealth and State Government rebate programs providing incentives for renewable energy use
State Government Salinity and land degradation
Links to a range of information on the problem of soil and water salinity in Tasmania
State Government Soil management
Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment soil management information
State Government Soil management guidelines and publications
Information available online regarding recommended best practice guides for a range of soil management issues
State Government 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)

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