CURRENT PROJECTS
Explore our list of Natural Resource Management projects.
Urgent Recovery Actions for Maugean Skate
FUNDING PROVIDER: Australian Government, DURATION: 2024-2025
The Maugean Skate (Zearaja maugeana) is Tasmania’s largest endemic fish and also one of the state’s most endangered marine species, with the only known remaining population found in Macquarie Harbour on Tasmania’s wild west coast.
Celebrating Circular Head’s Coastal Wetlands
FUNDING PROVIDER: cca, DURATION 2023-2024
This project aims to showcase the unique beauty of the Robbins Passage- Boullanger Bay tidal wetlands while highlighting the immense ecological, economic and social value of this place for the Circular Head community and further afield. The project builds on years of on-ground work, investment and community engagement aimed at protecting the natural values of Robbins Passage- Boullanger Bay through upstream water quality management, native vegetation protection and enhancement and Rice Grass control.
Rice Grass Removal from the Rubicon-Port Sorell Estuary
DURATION: ongoing
This project continues to improve the condition and the long-term protection of Coastal Saltmarsh and feeding habitat for migratory and resident birds, by targeting the primary ecological threat of the estimated 660 ha of Rice Grass in the Rubicon-Port Sorell Estuary through control and containment.
Creating a Hooded Plover Stronghold on Three Hummock Island
FUNDING PROVIDER: Federal Government, DURATION: ONGOING
This project protects the threatened beach-nesting shorebird species, the Hooded Plover, on Three Hummock Island by working towards the eradication of feral cats from the Island, as well as controlling the invasive weed, Sea Spurge, and removing marine debris.
Sustainable Agriculture Facilitator (SAF)
FUNDING PROVIDER: Federal Government, DURATION: ONGOING
The Sustainable Agriculture Facilitator (SAF) project works with farmers, industry and community groups to promote sustainable agricultural practices.
Community NRM Engagement Program
DURATION: Ongoing
The community NRM Engagement Program strives to maintain relationships, networks and capacity for NRM across the region beyond currently funded projects; to educate and engage the broader community in natural values, natural resource protection and best-practice NRM and to recognise and celebrate individuals, community groups, businesses and schools who are undertaking good NRM work.
Tasmanian Weeds Action Fund
FUNDING PROVIDER: State Government, DURATION: ONGOING
The Tasmanian Weeds Action Fund (WAF) is a $5 million State Government initiative, funded for five years from 2018/19. The funds provided by the WAF will be invested with farmers and other community organisations to tackle weeds impacting valuable agriculture and environmental assets. CCA have partnered with NRM North and NRM South to deliver Stage Two of the fund over the next three years, the fund will be available state-wide, and those interested in seeking funding should register their interest now.
Implementing the Tasmanian Cat Management Plan (TCMP)
FUNDING PROVIDER: State Government, DURATION: 2022-2026
The Tasmanian Cat Management Project is an initiative funded by the Tasmanian Government to support the implementation of the Tasmanian Cat Management Plan and improve domestic and stray cat management across Tasmania.
The long-term goals of the Project are:
- To see the Tasmanian community manage cats responsibly.
- To minimise the impacts of cats to priority environmental, agricultural and social assets.
Circular Head Roadkill Mitigation Project
DURATION: Ongoing
Cradle Coast NRM is leading a stakeholder working group established to reduce the number of Tasmanian Devils killed on the roads of the Woolnorth area.
Soil Extension Program
DURATION: ONGOING
Partnering with NRM North and NRM South, this project will deliver the north-west component of the State-wide Soil Extension Program. Project activities will engage farmers from across Tasmania and aim to increase their capacity and knowledge about management of productive soils. There is a focus on increasing soil testing and providing support for on-farm decision-making and management activities that improve soil health.