Australian Wildlife Conservancy is the largest private owner and manager of land for conservation in Australia, protecting endangered wildlife across more than 12.9 million hectares in iconic regions such as the Kimberley, Cape York, Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre and the Top End. Recognising that ‘business as usual’ for conservation in Australia will mean additional extinctions, AWC is developing and implementing a new model for conservation.
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As 30 June approaches, please consider a tax-deductible gift that will go directly towards the ongoing conservation of Australia’s most threatened species.
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Celebrating 30 Years of Effective Conservation
On 2 August, 1991, AWC Founder Martin Copley AM purchased Karakamia Wildlife Sanctuary in Western Australia. From this modest 268 hectares, AWC has grown into one of the largest private owners and managers of land for conservation in Australia. In celebration of our anniversary, we’re pleased to share our 30th Anniversary Video and Interactive Timeline, detailing the moments which brought us to where we are today.
Where we work
Covering more than 12.9 million hectares (31.8 million acres), AWC owns, manages or works in partnership on more land than any other non-government conservation organisation in Australia.
Our locations are situated in key regions including the Kimberley, the Top End, Cape York, Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre and the southwestern forests. It is possible to visit 11 AWC sanctuaries.
Wildlife we protect
Australia is one of the most important nations on Earth for biodiversity. Most of Australia’s wildlife is found nowhere else in the world, making its conservation even more important.
AWC protects some of the nation’s most iconic and endangered wildlife including 74% of native mammal species, 88% of native bird species, 54% of reptile species and 56% of amphibian species.
Latest News
News from the Field 23 Jun. 2022
Possums and Malleefowl: Recent wildlife discoveries across Australia
Rigel Jensen/AWC
Feature 19 Jun. 2022
Saving our threatened flora
Wayne Lawler/AWC
Feature 13 Jun. 2022
What’s in a name: Carpentarian Pseudantechinus
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Visit an AWC Sanctuary
From the Kimberley to Cape York, central Australia and the Top End, AWC’s network of wildlife sanctuaries include a large range of remote and iconic regions. At certain times of the year, we welcome visitors to 11 of our locations around Australia, to experience the benefits of AWC’s effective conservation first-hand.
Issue 43 of Wildlife Matters: A giant leap forward for conservation in Australia
Read our latest edition of Wildlife MattersWe acknowledge the Traditional Owners of country throughout Australia on which we work, and recognise their continuing connection to land, waters and culture. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging.
