Landowner Release – Wildlife Network Tasmania

Step 1 of 9 – Contact & Property Details

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Your full name*

First Last

Phone number*

Email address*

Property address (Tasmania)*

Street Line 1 Street Line 2 City/Town Postcode

Size of property (hectares)*

Council/Region*

What type of land do you own/manage?*

Farmland

Bushland

Conservation Covenant

Lifestyle Block

Mixed Use

Are you a member of the ‘Land for Wildlife’ Program?*

Yes

Approximate percentage of property covered by:

Native bush*

Please enter a number from 0 to 100.

Pasture/Cleared land*

Please enter a number from 0 to 100.

Waterways/Dams*

Please enter a number from 0 to 100.

Conservation covenants*

Do you have conservation covenants or land management agreements in place?

Yes

Please specify*

Which species do you regularly see on your property?

Brushtail possums

Ringtail possums

Bandicoots

Antechinus

Wombats

Spotted-tail quolls

Eastern quolls

Echidnas

Tasmanian devils

Macropods

Birds

Other

Macropod species*

Birds species*

Other species*

Available Food Sources*

Does your property provide year-round food sources for wildlife (e.g. native browse, insects, fruiting plants)?

Yes

Is there permanent or seasonal water available?*

Yes

Details of water sources

Do you already have wild populations of the species likely to be released?*

Yes

Unsure

Are there potential risks of overcrowding/competition with existing wildlife?*

Yes

Unsure

Please describe

Are there safe shelter options?*

Yes

Shelter types*

Hollows

Dense understory

Burrowing ground

Nest boxes

Rock piles

Other

Known predator risks on or around your property?

Cats

Dogs

Raptors

Other

Are domestic pets contained/able to be restrained during releases?*

N/A

Yes

Unsure

Do you have free roaming cats either domestic or feral?*

Pet cats (free roaming)

Pet cats (contained at night)

Feral cats

Both domestic & feral cats

Do you use poisons (e.g. 1080, rodenticides, pesticides)?*

Yes

Unsure

Do you use fencing, deterrents, or controls that may impact released animals?

Electric fencing

Netting

Traps

Shooting/hunting

Other

Hard release – the animal is released directly into the wild with no ongoing support.
Soft release – the animal is released gradually, with temporary support such as food, shelter, or monitoring provided.

Do you have any existing pens, aviaries, or enclosures that could be used for soft release?*

Yes

Please describe*

Photos of existing pens, aviaries, or enclosures

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Would you consent to a rehabilitator constructing a temporary enclosure for the release period?*

Yes

Maybe

Are you comfortable with a temporary feeding station (food/water) being placed on your property?*

Yes

Maybe

Do you prefer hard release only, soft release only, or are you open to both depending on the animal’s needs?*

Hard

Soft

Both

Soft release participation*

If soft release occurs, would you like to be involved in support (checking food/water stations, monitoring, being in contact with the rehabilitator releasing the wildlife), or would you prefer the rehabilitator to manage this entirely?

Happy to be involved

Rehabilitator to manage

Access consent*

Do you consent to wildlife rehabilitators accessing your property for releases?

Yes

Access restrictions

Are there restrictions on when rehabilitators can access your property? (e.g. daylight hours only, weekends only)

Do you need to be present during a release?*

Yes

Preferred method of contact for coordinating releases*

Call

Text

Close neighbours*

Is your property close to neighbours who may have pets or land practices (shooting, poisoning, trapping) that could affect released wildlife?

Yes

Unsure

Please describe

Farm activities*

Are there risks of conflict with farm activities (e.g. stock grazing, crop protection, machinery)?

Yes

Unsure

Please describe

Is your property within the natural range of the species being considered for release?*

Yes

Unsure

Distinct local populations

Are you aware of any genetically distinct local populations in your area (e.g. isolated or unique sub-populations, ie, albino wallabies, blonde possums etc)?

Are you willing to allow WNT or a rehabilitator to inspect the property for suitability?*

Yes

Are you open to being part of the WNT Land Release Network and having your property listed on a private map for rehabilitators?*

Yes

Are you happy to provide WNT/rehabilitators with updates on the animals released on your property*

Yes

Permits*

Do you understand that the wildlife release permit will be assessed by NRE Tas and must be approved before any release?

NRE Permit to Release Wildlife

I understand

Guidelines*

Do you agree that any releases on your property will follow WNT and NRE Tas’ animal welfare and ecological guidelines?

I agree

Property details*

My property details will be stored securely and shared with registered wildlife rehabilitators for the purpose of wildlife release.

I consent

No liability*

I understand this does not create liability for WNT or rehabilitators for natural wildlife outcomes post-release.

I understand