The Friends of Coningham Nature Recreation Area formed in 2002. Our aim is to improve the habitat in the reserve by removing environmental weeds, particularly Spanish heath (Erica lusitanica) which has been identified as the most significant threat to the biodiversity of the reserve. Coningham NRA is a 500 hectare reserve about 25 kms south of Hobart managed by the Tasmanian Parks and Wildlife. Service. It protects a number of threatened plant and animal species and several threatened plant communities. It is particularly important because of its connectivity across the landscape - being the closest mainland to Bruny Island and connecting through private land to the Snug Tiers.
Friends of Coningham NRA are members of Wildcare Inc. As one of the benefits of belonging to this organisation we have received significant administrative support and several grants. We are also members of Landcare Tasmania and SCAT [Southern Coastcare Association of Tasmania], both of these groups have also supported us with grants to assist us to improve habitat and facilities in the reserve. In addition we have received grants from the Federal Government and from NRM South.
CONTACT Email JeanTaylorTas@gmail.com
Friends of Coningham NRA are members of Wildcare Inc. As one of the benefits of belonging to this organisation we have received significant administrative support and several grants. We are also members of Landcare Tasmania and SCAT [Southern Coastcare Association of Tasmania], both of these groups have also supported us with grants to assist us to improve habitat and facilities in the reserve. In addition we have received grants from the Federal Government and from NRM South.
CONTACT Email JeanTaylorTas@gmail.com
