Trust for Nature is partnering with Bank Australia to manage the bank’s 2,117 hectare conservation reserve on Wotjobaluk Country in Western Victoria.

Bank Australia has been caring for and growing the conservation reserve conservation reserve since 2008.

The conservation reserve protects woodlands and heathlands, including critically endangered Bulokes and Desert Stringybarks, which are the only food source for South-east Red-tailed Black-cockatoos.

Other threatened species found on the reserve include the Diamond Firetail, Fiery Jewell Butterfly, and Coloured Spider-orchid. Over 280 species of animals have been recorded on the reserve, a number that is increasing as the bank restores the properties.

Located around Little Desert National Park, the reserve helps connect habitat across the landscape and create corridors for wildlife to move.

Trust for Nature has supported Bank Australia to improve habitat on the reserve, including weed and rabbit control, habitat monitoring, installing nest boxes and revegetation.