AWC
providing new hope for Australia's wildlife
Australian Wildlife Conservancy is the largest private owner and manager of land for conservation in Australia, protecting endangered wildlife across more than 6.5 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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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 72% of native mammal species, 88% of native bird species, 55% of reptile species and 54% of amphibian species.
Where we work
Covering over 6.5 million hectares (16.1 million acres), AWC owns, manages or works in partnership on more land than any other non-government conservation organisation in Australia.
Our 30 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 9 AWC sanctuaries.
Latest News
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News from the Field Press Release 14 Apr. 2021
La Niña brought increased rainfall & a boost for native wildlife
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News from the Field Press Release 31 Mar. 2021
Safeguarding the future of the Bilby, Australia’s Easter Bunny
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Press Release 19 Mar. 2021
Racing Champion Mark Webber Named AWC Ambassador
Help us protect some of the largest remaining populations of iconic Australian species
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Join us for a series of live conversations, coming to you directly from the AWC team, as we discuss delivering effective conservation amid the challenges of 2020/21.
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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 10 of our 30 locations around Australia, to experience the benefits of AWC’s effective conservation first-hand.
We 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.
