A new MoU between forestry sector participants and the Inland Fisheries Service (IFS) will provide improved fishing opportunities for our inland anglers whilst rehabilitating vital river ecosystems.
 
Under the new partnership between the IFS, Lenah Estate and SFM, a 40 metre wide streamside reserve on plantations owned by Lenah Estate on the Tyenna and Junee rivers will be rehabilitated with native vegetation.

This will also provide improved fishing experiences for inland anglers, with the Tyenna River acknowledged as one of Tasmania’s premier river fisheries.

The River was the sixth most popular river fishery in the state in 2022-23 and has the highest catch rate of any river fishery in the State.
 
This 600 metre long streamside reserve is the first to be established in accordance with the MoU and is being rehabilitated by SFM and the Derwent Catchment Project.

Windthrown trees will be removed from the river, pine and weed from the riverbank, native species replanted and a parking area and trail established for anglers’ access.
 
In acknowledging this agreement, SFM Regional Manager Bric Milligan said "this agreement is a testament to the power of partnerships in sustainable land management and conservation".

"SFM and Lenah Estate are proud to contribute to the rehabilitation of these vital river ecosystems, which are essential for maintaining biodiversity, supporting local industries, and providing recreational opportunities for the Tasmanian community," Mr Milligan said. 
 
Works undertaken will not only improve water quality, reduce erosion, establish and maintain native vegetation and reduce water temperatures—all of which are essential for river health—but also benefit our thousands of inland anglers and the industries such as agriculture, aquaculture, forestry and tourism that rely on the river.

In total the MoU covers an area of 32.56ha and 6km of riverbank in and around Maydena.