Please remember that your safety while participating in the CallTrackers project is your responsibility. 

Here are some suggestions on things you may want to consider. However these are just suggestions, there may be other things to consider that aren't covered here:

• Choose a square that you and anyone you’re with can safely reach and move around. Make sure everyone is aware of and comfortable with any risks involved. If you have concerns about your own or others’ health and safety in participating, cancel it.

• Confirm with landowners about permissions and any other potential issues

• Before heading out, let someone know when and where you are going and when you expect to return.

• Make sure you have all your survey kit. See the Users' Guide or the handy laminated sheet in the black carry case.

• And plan for a fun trip, too! 

Click on the triangle next to "Layers" in the top right corner of the map. You will see three layers:

• • Drawing tools: The survey squares

  • CFEV Wetlands: The wetlands maps

  • Land Tenure

If any of the above have a line through them, zoom in until they don't, otherwise you won't see them.

Click on the triangles next to each one to set transparency of the layer as well as a key that tells you what all the colours and patterns mean. You can turn off and on individual items in the key by clicking on their names. We recommend turning off the Medium and Low conservation value wetlands just to make things more visible. 

You can fully turn a layer off by pressing the tick box. 

Hints:

• Once you've located the square you're interested in, turn the transparency of the Drawing Tools layer to a high value so you can still see it but it's not a distraction.

• To look at ways to access a wetland, try turning off the Land Tenure layer (or setting its transparency to a high value).

• If for example you only want to access wetlands in National Parks, in the Land Tenure layer, click on Show: [None] then select National Park from the key below.

• The topographic background map is shown by default but there are many others to choose from. Click on the triangle next to "Basemaps" in the top right corner to see and select them.

It depends on the tenure:

• It’s on my own land

No problem!

• It’s on private property

You will need to seek permission from the land owner. (They are likely to appreciate your commitment to the hygiene measures detailed below for reserved land).

• It’s on Crown Land

  • Unfortunately we do not have a permit to access any Crown Land at present. However, Team CallTackers can help so please get in touch.

• It’s in a National Park / World Heritage Area / nature reserve.

We have the necessary permit to access this land as well as any other land reserved under the Nature Conservation Act 2002, including conservation areas, regional reserves, state reserves and game reserves. 

There are however some guidelines you should follow, and you’ll need a copy of the permit: 

• • • • • Download a copy of the permit. You may need to show it to Parks and Wildlife Service staff:

          • • Permit (PDF), expires 1-Apr-2027

        • You must be registered with NatureTrackers as a volunteer for this project.

        • Please also read the conditions in the permit, and especially note the following:

          • Prior permission must be obtained from the relevant Parks and Wildlife Service field centre to conduct the authorised activity on reserved land. Details of the equipment, approximate location and timing of deployment must be provided to the relevant Parks and Wildlife Service staff. We recommend getting in touch with the relevant field centre prior to visiting the site.

          • Do not directly impact on the use, enjoyment and safety of other reserve visitors.

          • Where possible, restrict placement of the recorder to areas not within the immediate view of the public; this includes not adjacent to, or within view of, vehicular or pedestrian tracks.

          • Appropriate hygiene measures must be taken to prevent the introduction and spread of pathogens such as Phytophthora cinnamomi and chytrid fungus. Relevant biosecurity information can be found in the Tasmanian Field Hygiene Manual.  Between sites, and prior to and after use in water, thoroughly clean any soil off your field equipment, and then dry or disinfect it - including your boots, clothing and the poles for the recorder. Appropriate disinfectants include ethanol 90%, F10sc™ or PHYTOCLEAN®.. Wash vehicles (including tyres) entering areas that are reserved or largely free of human disturbance.

          • Aboriginal and Historic heritage must be considered before any ground disturbing works

          • If you intend to place a recorder in reserves managed by the Hobart City Council, you may require a separate Permit to undertake Scientific Research from the council: https://www.hobartcity.com.au/Community/Parks-reserves-and-sporting-facilities/Apply-for-a-permit.