Heading east through Branxholm, there is a turnoff to Mt Paris Road. About 13 km along this road is the Mt Paris Dam which is fascinating and rich in history from back in the early days of mining in the area.
Continue Reading...Forestry Tasmania is again offering all schools around the State the opportunity to participate in the Forestry Tasmania Care for People award.
The Care for People award is now in its fifth year, in 2010 we had 119 schools participate across the State.
Lake Echo is located in central Tasmania, and I found that it can be accessed in three ways from the Lyell Highway. If you are coming from Hobart, the first entrance is from a turnoff onto Victoria Valley Road in Ouse. This road is sealed for a short distance before becoming gravel. It takes you through the small town of Osterley (which is more like a couple of houses in the middle of nowhere).
Forestry Tasmania says the resolution of the commercial dispute with Gunns over wood supply contracts will enable both companies to focus on the future.
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