Mornington Sanctuary - Programs

Locating cattle for removal Mornington sanctuary

With support from its donors, AWC is implementing an active program of on-ground management designed to provide a secure future for the stunning wildlife of Mornington sanctuary. AWC’s key management priorities at Mornington include:

• Development and implementation of a fire management strategy with the restoration of biodiversity as the primary objective.
• Staged removal of cattle.
• The establishment of a scientific research centre to attract leading scientists to Mornington to investigate all aspects of savanna health, including intensive studies of the Gouldian Finch and other seed-eating birds.
• A broad-scale system of biodiversity surveys to monitor the long-term recovery of flora and fauna following the removal of cattle. The recovery of riparian habitat is a priority. This project is conducted in collaboration with the Tropical Savannas CRC.
• The preparation of vegetation (habitat) and geology maps of the property.
• Weed control, particularly removal of Parkinsonia and Calotropis.
• Removal of feral animals, particularly donkeys, horses and cats.
• The development of minimal impact and educational visitor facilities including a campground, interpretive walking trails, evening lectures and a visitor’s information and resource centre.