Post by ADMIN on Sept 14, 2012 17:30:05 GMT 10
did you know there are plenty of places in tassie to fossick for gems the list below is just some, download from MRT
FOSSICKING AREAS
FOSSICKING AREAS FOSSICKING AREAS
There are many localities within Tasmania where interesting lapidary and mineralogical material occur. In recognition of the recreational activity of fossicking, some of the best of these areas have been set aside for the use of fossickers.
Ten areas have been declared official Fossicking Areas under the Mineral Resources Development Act 1995. These areas, which extend from the ground surface to a depth of two (2) metres, have been specially set aside for the use of fossickers and gem and mineral collectors. Under some circumstances, Fossicking Areas may be included in an Exploration Licence.
Conditions apply to the use of Fossicking Areas. Fossickers should avoid causing undue damage to the land, and should take only a 'fair share' of material. Don't be greedy! Fossicking areas are set aside for the use of amateur fossickers and cannot sustain any degree of commercial collecting.
The location and conditions of use of these areas are set out in the book Fossicking Areas of Tasmania. The currently proclaimed Fossicking Areas are:
Coal Hill
Colebrook Hill
Gladstone
Killiecrankie Bay
Lord Brassey Mine
Lune River
Magnet Mine
Penguin
Weld River
Weymouth
Fossicking Areas in Tasmania (updated April 2012) (PDF format 1344 KB)
Occurrences of Gemstone Minerals in Tasmania (PDF format 3745 KB)
FOSSICKING AREAS
FOSSICKING AREAS FOSSICKING AREAS
There are many localities within Tasmania where interesting lapidary and mineralogical material occur. In recognition of the recreational activity of fossicking, some of the best of these areas have been set aside for the use of fossickers.
Ten areas have been declared official Fossicking Areas under the Mineral Resources Development Act 1995. These areas, which extend from the ground surface to a depth of two (2) metres, have been specially set aside for the use of fossickers and gem and mineral collectors. Under some circumstances, Fossicking Areas may be included in an Exploration Licence.
Conditions apply to the use of Fossicking Areas. Fossickers should avoid causing undue damage to the land, and should take only a 'fair share' of material. Don't be greedy! Fossicking areas are set aside for the use of amateur fossickers and cannot sustain any degree of commercial collecting.
The location and conditions of use of these areas are set out in the book Fossicking Areas of Tasmania. The currently proclaimed Fossicking Areas are:
Coal Hill
Colebrook Hill
Gladstone
Killiecrankie Bay
Lord Brassey Mine
Lune River
Magnet Mine
Penguin
Weld River
Weymouth
Fossicking Areas in Tasmania (updated April 2012) (PDF format 1344 KB)
Occurrences of Gemstone Minerals in Tasmania (PDF format 3745 KB)