Trust for Nature (Victoria)

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Christmas Appeal 2020

Trust for Nature protects native plants and wildlife for future generations of Victorians by conserving habitat on private land

Victoria’s vegetation loss continues at around an estimated 4,000 hectares each year. Even before the catastrophic loss of life from the bushfires, our most threatened species were in peril due, in part, to this continued loss of habitat and refuge.

It’s as simple as this – nowhere to live, nothing to eat, nowhere to raise young, nowhere to shelter. No way to survive.

The time for your help is now, to continue protecting and restoring our woodlands, grasslands, rainforests and wetlands, so that our threatened species get their homes back.

Please give knowing your support will go on to benefit future generations in your state.

For the critically endangered bird, the Plains-wanderer, 98% of its preferred habitat is estimated to be on private land. More than 90% of that habitat has already been lost. But Trust for Nature has shown what can be achieved and we have worked with many landholders, community groups and organisations over the last 25 years on Victoria’s Northern Plains to help protect 10,000 hectares of habitat through covenants or land purchase, including our 3,000 ha Wanderers Plain reserve.

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We know you care about conserving the natural heritage that’s been entrusted to us. We can work towards saving many precious species found only in Victoria, even one of our state fauna emblems – the Helmeted Honeyeater. It’s estimated there are just 200 of these critically endangered birds left in the wild.

Trust for Nature began helping protect this bird back in the 1990s when we acquired two properties which have since been transferred back to the Crown as part of Yellingbo Conservation reserve. We have subsequently helped acquire additional properties and placed covenants over important, adjacent habitat with committed landholders.

The Lace Monitor is a charismatic, widespread apex predator which has been badly impacted by last summer’s bushfires. It was recently still considered common but is now endangered, with many local extinctions. Covenanted properties, which manage feral predators, help keep species like this surviving.

Every dollar you donate will make a difference – not just for the ‘today’ of this holiday season, but for future generations of Victorians’ tomorrows, and forever.

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Photo of male Gang Gang Cockatoo by Sean Phillipson

Photo of Lace monitor by Sean Phillipson

Photo of Helmeted Honeyeater- Ben Cullen

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DONATE NOW DRONE FLYOVER NEDS CORNER STATION

Neds Corner Station will be closed to all visitors from Friday 20 March until further notice. Our station managers will be in touch with groups who have upcoming visits or accommodation bookings on a rolling basis.

We apologies for any disappointment this may cause to our loyal community of supporters of Neds Corner, but we have taken this decision to protect the health of visitors and resident station managers. Trust for Nature staff will continue our important conservation work at Neds Corner until we are able to welcome you back.

Conserving Victoria’s outback jewel

Situated in the Mallee region and adjacent to the Murray-Sunset National Park, this 30,000 hectare property represents a unique opportunity for nature conservation in Victoria.

The property, purchased by Trust for Nature in 2002, is home to almost 1000 species, including 77 threatened plants, 24 reptiles and more than 120 types of birds. Researchers have also found 21 species not previously known to science. Among its many wonders is a new species of daisy for Victoria.  The Large Hard-head Daisy is symbolic of the rich diversity of plants and animals that call Neds Corner home. Other treasures include a population of the nationally threatened Growling Grass Frog and a new species of fungus.

Under the care of Trust for Nature, Neds Corner has shown dramatic recovery from a heavily grazed agricultural holding to a conservation reserve of national significance. What were bare sand hills and hard, compacted plains are now vegetated with saltbush and blue bush vegetation.

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This work has been led by Trust for Nature’s field staff, supported by project partners, staff and volunteers. Stock have been removed, extensive rabbit and fox control implemented, and large-scale re-vegetation carried out across the property.

“It is a very special place and we hope to leave a legacy of best practice conservation management for forthcoming generations to enjoy” said Peter Barnes, Manager of Neds Corner Station.

Due to our work commitments and inclement weather, Neds Corner Station is closed for accommodation during the winter months of June and July and the summer months of January and February. Land management can be more challenging during the wettest and the hottest times of the year and conservation work on the property is a priority. We apologies for any inconvenience.