In February 2016, a Bush Blitz was conducted in southern Tasmania. Scientists recorded 1244 species, at least 458 of which had not previously been recorded in the region and 64 may be new to science. Two threatened animal species and six threatened plants were recorded, as well as 17 exotic or pest animal species and 6 weed species.
Southwest National Park – Report [2.27MB]
Southwest National Park Appendix A – Fauna species lists [407KB]
Southwest National Park Appendix A – Flora species lists [236KB]
Southwest National Park Appendix B – map of collection sites [1.8MB]