Over 115 projects will receive a share of more than $215 million as part of our ongoing commitment to protect biodiversity.
The new projects seek to protect native species and restore important landscapes and habitat.
More than $115 million is being invested in over 55 projects that benefit 20 priority places. These places are identified in our Threatened Species Action Plan 2022-2032 and support many threatened plants and animals.
They include iconic and lesser-known sites important for biodiversity, such as:
- Norfolk Island
- Tasmania's giant kelp forests
- the Australian Alps across NSW, Victoria and ACT
- Brigalow Country in Queensland
- Fitz-Stirlings in Western Australia.
This work will target invasive pests, weeds, diseases and other threats. By targeting threats at a landscape scale, we can help many threatened species and other wildlife, as well as improving their habitats.
More than $100 million is also being invested in over 60 projects that protect precious species and landscapes. This includes restoration of Australian Ramsar wetlands.
The focus of these projects are:
- pest, weed and fire management
- work to improve habitat
- better water management.
The funding for all the new projects is provided through 2 existing initiatives:
- the $1.1 billion Natural Heritage Trust
- the $224.5 million Saving Native Species Program.
Projects will draw on the expertise of:
- First Nations people
- natural resource managers
- scientists
- conservation organisations
- community groups.
Rich biodiversity is essential for a healthy environment and human health. Through our nature positive work, we are seeking to reduce environment decline and support nature to thrive.
