Australia’s spectacular natural wonders and unique cultural heritage need advocates, defenders and allies to survive.
They need you.
Australia is home to over half a million living species, many of which are found nowhere else in the world.
While that might seem like a lot, the health of our planet is determined by this variety and diversity; each species relies on other species to survive. Lose too many, and the delicate balance is lost forever.
No one knows exactly where that tipping point lies.
We do know that right now there are 1347 threatened plant species and 518 threatened animals in Australia. Findings from Australia’s Threatened Species Index, which combines data from almost 600 sites nationally, indicates in just two decades (1995 -2017) the population sizes of Australian threatened plants have decreased by almost three-quarters on average. Mammals have declined by about one-third, and birds have declined by about half, over the same period.
Conservation work can make a difference to turn this trend around.
Projects in need of support
Support the National Seed Bank to uncover the germination secrets of native plants, and improve the capability of their volunteers
Support injured and orphaned birds at the Christmas Island National Park seabird rehabilitation facility.
Support Indigenous rangers to maintain and conserve ancient rock art at Kakadu National Park.
Contribute to restoring biodiverse habitats through the replanting of native forests at Norfolk Island National Park.
Support ongoing conservation to protect the pristine Pulu Keeling National Park in the Indian Ocean.
A sanctuary for over 100,000 migratory birds and turtles is under threat. Help make it safe again.
Support the Australian National Botanic Gardens to look after our threatened (and most at risk) native plant species.
Contribute to monitoring and protecting Eastern quolls and other threatened species at Booderee National Park.
Support ongoing tracking and monitoring activities to protect the great desert skink (tjakuṟa) in Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa National Park.
Donating to the Parks Trust
Support special projects that make a real difference to protecting the future of our environment through a donation to the National Parks Conservation Trust. Your donation goes directly to supporting projects in the field with specialist teams that address areas of critical need in our national parks and gardens around Australia.
Together we’re making a difference
Thanks to the support of our donors and partners, we’re already making progress with a number of projects. Working together with with rangers, Indigenous communities, scientists, Traditional Owners, expert specialists and citizen scientists our projects are enabling a healthier environment for our future. Connect with us to hear about the exciting outcomes from these projects as they progress.
