Australian Wildlife Conservancy
Nonprofits & Activism
Australia has the worst mammal extinction rate in the world: a new model for conservation is needed to reverse the decline in our wildlife. AWC is the largest private (non-profit) owner of land for conservation in Australia, protecting endangered wildlife across 6.5 million hectares in iconic locations such as the Kimberley, the Top End, Cape York and the central deserts. With around 80% of our staff based in the field, AWC is implementing a new model for conservation: delivering large-scale, practical land management (such as feral animal control and fire management), informed by world-class science. Across our sanctuaries and partnership areas, AWC protects: - 72% of native mammal species (207 species) - 88% of native bird species (541 species) - 54% of native reptile species (523 species) - 54% of native amphibian species (127 species) For more information, go to www.australianwildlife.org