King Island Landcare Group
Our Work
Avian Influenza Awareness
Bird Flu Alert
King Island is an important stopover and destination for many migratory bird species, connecting us to bird populations from across Australia and beyond. While these migrations are a valuable part of our natural environment, they also highlight the importance of ongoing wildlife health monitoring.
Avian influenza (bird flu) is a disease that primarily affects birds but can also infect some mammals, including seals and other wildlife that come into contact with infected birds.
King Island is encouraging residents, landholders, birdwatchers, and visitors to remain vigilant and report any unusual illness, behaviour, or deaths in wild birds or other wildlife.
Report Concerns:
Emergency Animal Disease Hotline: 1800 675 888
Meet our Staff:
Renae Gale, Landcare Crew Coordinator– the on-ground works crew are available to do private works under a fee for service arrangement. The crew can help with projects such as revegetation, planting native trees, and weed work both hand-weeding and spraying. The crew have spray equipment available for spot spraying, especially suited for those hard to get to areas in gullies or tree-lanes. For further information email crewcoordinator@kingislandlandcare.org.au
Renae Gale, Nursery Facilitator – supports the use of King Island endemic flora for native revegetation and regeneration activities, which will improve habitat and reconnect threatened bird populations. Renae will work with landholders and volunteers to ensure supply of seed for both direct seeding and propagation into seedlings ready for planting at a community managed plant nursery. Renae can be contacted by email: kilgnursery@gmail.com
Emily Petersen, Project Officer – Works remotely on Tuesdays, 9am – 5pm. Available via email at kingisland@landcaretas.org.au
On-ground Works Crew– are available to do private works under a fee for service arrangement. The crew can help with projects such as revegetation, planting native trees, and weed work both hand-weeding and spraying . The crew have spray equipment available for spot spraying, especially suited for those hard to get to areas in gullies or tree-lanes. For further information email crewcoordinator@kingislandlandcare.org.au
Renae Williams, Williams Rock Lobster Pty Ltd, Bookkeeping & Office Administration – Renae will normally be in the office at 5 George Street each Tuesday and Wednesday, between 9:00am-12:00. During those hours you can contact her by email to accounts@kingislandlandcaretas.org.au
Phone 0408 147 060. Our offices are in the Business Centre building, 5 George St Currie. Our wide range of publications, and information on KILG activities and projects are available when our staff are present, as above.
Committee Members for contact
Lizzie Cambra, Secretary, is available for general enquiries on 0429 158 846
Kate Ravich, is available for enquiries about birds on King Island on 0417 487 263.
Inkweed on King Island. KILG are currently tackling this weed, which is the only known incursion in Tasmania. More information about what you can do read this Inkweed brochure or please call email: kingisland@landcaretas.org.au
Inkweed on King Island
These two wonderful publications are available for purchase from KIRDO, 5 George Street:
Geology of King Island
• A Guide to the Geology of King Island Part 1, 2016 by Clive Calver
• Geology of King Island Part 2 – Excursions, 2016 by Clive Calver
If you are interested in doing a project on your property to improve and protect your vegetation, soil, water quality, to look after threatened species or just find out about what is on your property, contact us. We can help with information, project planning, applying for funding, or point you in the right direction for further support.
Funding Opportunities
Our Vision
Our vision is King Island being a world leader in integrated sustainable production and quality living. Our mission is to promote co-ordinated and integrated management of natural resources, which will contribute to the economic and environmental sustainability of King Island.The King Island Landcare Group successfully delivers a wide range of environmental/agricultural projects, and is instrumental in assisting land managers and the community to manage King Island’s natural resources. The group was formed in 1996 with representatives of local Landcare groups and other relevant organisations. Anyone interested in King Island environment is welcome to contact us or attend our monthly meetings.
Support King Island Landcare Group
Your support helps protect and restore the unique landscapes, waterways, and biodiversity of King Island.
King Island is home to extraordinary natural environments, from coastal ecosystems and wetlands to remnant native vegetation that supports our local wildlife. Through community-driven projects, King Island Landcare works with landholders, volunteers, and partners to tackle environmental challenges including invasive weeds, habitat loss, erosion, and the restoration of native ecosystems.
Every donation helps us continue this important work — supporting on-ground conservation projects, community education, weed management, revegetation, and initiatives that protect the natural values of our island for future generations.
If you’d like to support the work of King Island Landcare Group directly, you can make a donation using the details below.
Please note: Donations made directly to King Island Landcare Group are not tax deductible.
Prefer to Make a Tax-Deductible Donation?
Tax-deductible donations can be made through Tasmanian Landcare using the link below.
While these donations cannot be allocated to a specific King Island Landcare Group project, they support the broader work of Landcare across Tasmania, helping local groups like ours continue to care for the landscapes, wildlife and communities we all value.
Make a tax-deductible donation through Tasmanian Landcare:
Thank you for supporting Landcare. Every contribution—whether made directly to King Island Landcare Group or through Tasmanian Landcare—helps create a healthier, more resilient environment for future generations.
KING ISLAND LANDCARE GROUP (KILG) has had a name change in 2021. It was formerly known as King Island Natural Resource Management Group (KINRM), formed in 1996, implementing a huge range of programs for King Island community and environment.
Last Updated on 21 July 2026