Protected Areas in Tasmania, Australia
The Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service is the government agency responsible for developing and maintaining the parks and reserve system, and conserving natural and cultural heritage, in the state of Tasmania, Australia.
In total, the Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service manages 384 reserves covering 2,450,200 hectares, or about 35.86% of the area of the State.
Tasmania has approximately 5,400 kilometres of coastline straddling the cool temperate climate zone. The State has more coastline per unit area than any other State in Australia. Coastal environments in Tasmania include magnificent rocky reefs, scenic sandy beaches and towering sea cliffs. Tasmania is surrounded by islands and cut by a myriad of bays and estuaries which play a fundamental role in the maintenance of coastal ecosystems.
Sources: Australian Government - Department of the Environment and Heritage - Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service
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