Pro-active monitoring and on-ground expertise from Sustainable Timber Tasmania has confirmed that migratory swift parrots have returned to search for nest sites in forests on the east coast of Tasmania. Source: Timberbiz
General Manager Conservation and Land Management Suzette Weeding said that swift parrots have returned to the southern forests to breed, in seemingly good numbers across the landscape.
As a result of extensive monitoring, Sustainable Timber Tasmania has temporarily ceased forest harvesting operations in one of its harvesting areas RU034B, on Permanent Timber Production Zone land located in Tasmania’s south, to undertake further evaluation and implement measures to protect the nesting activities of swift parrots.
“This decision is a result of pro-active monitoring and on-ground expertise from Sustainable Timber Tasmania’s operations and research teams and local ornithologist,” Ms Weeding said.
Monitoring and evaluation forms an integral part of Sustainable Timber Tasmania’s adaptive forest management system.
“This week and in the coming weeks our team will continue to monitor and evaluate any potential nesting activity and importantly, will work to minimise risk to nesting birds,” she said.
“Sustainable Timber Tasmania recognises its responsibility as land manager and continues to implement significant conservation outcomes for the swift parrot on Permanent Timber Production Zone land.
“We will continue to work alongside experts, authorities and stakeholders to help inform the future management and protection of swift parrot nesting and foraging sites on Permanent Timber Production Zone land.”
