Save the Plains-Wanderer

You can help prevent the extinction of the critically endangered Plains-wanderer by supporting permanent protection for grassland habitat in North Central Victoria.

With only one percent of native grassland remaining and less than 1,000 Plains-wanderers in the wild, the protection of its habitat is vital in the fight to save this unique species from the brink of extinction.

Given the majority of the Plains-wanderers’ remaining habitat is on privately-owned land, protecting it with conservation covenants is the only way to guarantee their future. Conservation covenants prevent land from being ploughed and developed, even when the land changes hands.

With only one percent of native grassland remaining and less than 1,000 Plains-wanderers in the wild, the protection of its habitat is vital in the fight to save this unique species from the brink of extinction.

Given the majority of the Plains-wanderers’ remaining habitat is on privately-owned land, protecting it with conservation covenants is the only way to guarantee their future. Conservation covenants prevent land from being ploughed and developed, even when the land changes hands.

Plains-wanderers are ranked number one in Australia and fourth in the world on a list of 9,993 recognised bird species we can least afford to lose because of their evolutionary distinctness.

Trust for Nature is part of a National Recovery Team for the bird which has established a captive program to save it from extinction. The Team includes partners such as Zoos Victoria, Parks Victoria, the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning, catchment management authorities and national partners.

The bird can only survive if it has safe places to be released – this is where our work is so important. By working with voluntary landholders, Trust for Nature has so far permanently protected over 2,400 ha in Plains-wanderers’ last remaining stronghold, North Central Victoria; but we can’t do this without more funds.

We have the opportunity to protect a further 4,000 ha on the Northern Grasslands but we can only do it with your support.

You can let others know about your support for the Plains-wanderer by wearing your own ‘Plains-wanderer Warrior’ pin. All supporters who give $200 or more will receive a complimentary pin designed by Castelmaine-based artist, Bridget Farmer.

Please give today to save this unique bird and give them forever homes.

For you.

For your family.

For future generations.

For the world.

The wonder of nature, and everything nature has to offer, has been given to us as a gift.

Each one of us is responsible for taking care and looking after the natural wonders of Victoria — from rainforests to deserts, coasts to mountains.

In the face of climate change and continued vegetation loss, Trust for Nature’s role is increasingly important in preserving Victoria’s remaining native habitat.

Only with your help will we be able to maintain and protect these wonders forever.

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