Tassal and Huon Aquaculture seek community views
Jane Ryan – Community Engagement Advisor with Huon Aquaculture has invited everyone interested to a consultation session 12 September 2017, 6 – 8:30pm at the Alonnah Community Hall. Contact Jane Ryan, Community Engagement Advisor, Huon Aquaculture mobile 0468 632 044 and email jryan@huonaqua.com.au Luke Kapitany for Tassal, is seeking volunteers to participate in Community Advisory Groups across […]
Cat Management survey results
Responses from many (22 of 28) cat owners on Bruny Island confirmed the current approach in supporting owners to desex, microchip and contain their beloved moggies. Interestingly, the bulk of owners were already doing at least some of these things, but 4 households said they would not contain their animals. These results align closely […]
Cat control Annual Report
Bruny Island was selected under the Australian Government Threatened Species Strategy – 2015/2016 as one of five Australian islands to progress feral cat eradication, in recognition of the potential threat that feral cats pose to the significant biodiversity values on Bruny Island. A huge thank you to all those partner organisations and individuals that are […]
Storm Bay fish farm expansion
Huon Aquaculture announced an intended extension of their salmon farming lease off Trumpeter Bay. This is in addition to both of the other large aquaculture players – Tassal and Petuna, seeking similar leases. A recent meeting between Yachting Australia and Tasmanian Salmonoid Growers Association noted: “The salmonoid industry wishes to expand and the Huon/Channel area […]