Right now, woodland habitats for the critically endangered Swift Parrot are being cleared and degraded at a rapid rate, and this iconic bird is close to extinction. Among its favourite habitats are the tranquil eucalypt forests and woodlands of the South West Slopes bioregion of NSW, but years of extensive clearing has devastated vast sections of this magnificent landscape, and the last few remnants of habitat they rely on are declining, tree by tree.
We urgently need your help to raise $400,000 by 15 December to purchase a property that will extend important habitat for the critically endangered Swift Parrot.
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The property adjoins Tarcutta Hills and is 288 hectares, the majority of which is remnant native bushland and grassland, so we can incorporate it into our existing Tarcutta Hills Reserve and protect it, forever. It’s a rich foraging habitat for Swift Parrots, who feed on the nectar of the flowering trees. This is a unique opportunity to significantly increase the size of Tarcutta Hills Reserve. Together, we have the chance to create a vital refuge for these species that currently face an uncertain future.
Could go towards monitoring the Swift Parrot Population and other threatened bird species and quickly address new threats.
Could go towards the purchase of plant species that will help with forest restoration on Tarcutta Hills Reserve and others like it.
Could go towards carrying out research in the Swift Parrot’s priority habitats to determine how we can combat the effects of climate change.
Could go towards the purchase of additional land to improve the reservation status of regions like the South West Slopes in NSW.