Surveying Tasmania’s forests for eagle nests
Each year, Sustainable Timber Tasmania invests significant time and resources to protect wedge-tailed eagle and the white-bellied sea-eagle.
In the lead-up to breeding season, our operational teams carry out aerial and ground surveys across the south, north-east and north-west of the state.
Eagle nest search 2025
In 2025, the Eagle Nest Searching Program:
- Surveyed around 37,000 hectares of forest
- Revisited 144 known nests
- Discovered 16 new nests
This valuable information helps us protect nest sites, preserve habitat, and inform our operational planning.
By monitoring the nests, we can mitigate potential disturbances, maximising the best outcomes for the breeding season.
Applying science to guide management
From July, this knowledge guides on-ground action. Sustainable Timber Tasmania establishes a 10-hectare reserve around each nest tree on Permanent Timber Production Zone land, providing a protective buffer during the breeding season.
These measures, based on scientific research, ensure eagle nests remain secure and viable into the future — helping Tasmania’s eagles continue to thrive.