Conservationists are ramping up their efforts to protect the endangered Melaleuca wetlands on Tamar Island, working to revitalise the West Tamar Walking Trail.
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Conservation Volunteers Australia (CVA) has teamed up with building and construction material company Boral Australia to remove sections of the area's old walking track and plant native seeds to make sure the trail is accessible in all varieties of weather conditions and tides.
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The Melaleuca swamp forest is classified as a threatened vegetation community under Tasmania's Nature Conservation Act.
CVA project manager Grant Houniet said the work they were doing was "vital for the conservation of the surrounding wetlands".
"We are extremely grateful for [Boral's] generous donation of materials which will ensure the popularity of this recreational asset for generations to come," Mr Houniet said.
The wetland forests act as a natural filter for the Tamar River, which has water quality issues.
And the CVA believes its work on Tamar Island will help to improve the river's water quality.
CVA chief executive Phil Harrison said "with the support of Boral ... conservation projects become a reality leaving a lasting legacy for everyone to enjoy".
