Tasmania, the southern-most state of Australia, has an interesting and diverse natural environment. The north-eastern area of the island is home for The North-Eastern Tasmanian Field Naturalists Club, where members and friends share their interest in nature and promote awareness of the land and its flora and fauna. The Club was formed in 1972.
The Club conducts regular excursions to diverse places of interest which are mostly fascinating and sometimes amazing. These events are led by a person who has a particular interest in and knowledge of the area visited.
Here is the November news, which contains an exciting find
The report of November’s visit to Mt Arthur is here
ABC report: Ancient forest of “elder” trees emerges on a Tasmanian beach
Below: Len’s photos of some of the fossilised tree remains at Badger Beach, Tasmania. (click for a grand view).
Read Len’s story and see more photos here
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- Fossilised tree remains (LG)
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- Fossilised tree remains (LG)
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- Fossilised tree remains (LG)
Alcohol consumption abundant in the natural world, study finds
Sarah Lloyd’s world of slime moulds
Here are some new photos from our Orchid Gallery (click an image for a really great view)
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- Red beak orchid seen at Waterhouse (AW)
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- Glossidia major – Wax-lip Orchid – Ansons Bay (RC)
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- Diuris orientis – Eastern Wallflower – Ansons Bay (RC)
MISSION STATEMENT: It is the mission of this club to encourage the study, appreciation and preservation of our natural and cultural environment, the animals, plants, geology and landforms, including those of the coastal and marine areas in the North East region of Tasmania.
North-eastern Tasmania is bounded by the Tamar River, the coastline from George Town, to Chain of Lagoons and Ben Lomond on the southern side.
President: Ross Coad
Vice President: Pam Bretz
Secretary: Louise Brooker
Treasurer: Myles Clarke
Committee: Mike Douglas, Jay Wilson, Lloyd Reeves.