More than $215 million for new species and biodiversity projects

Dept of Climate Change, Energy, Environment & Water

Over 115 projects will receive a share of more than $215 million as part of our ongoing commitment to protect biodiversity.

The new projects seek to protect native species and restore important landscapes and habitat.

More than $115 million is being invested in over 55 projects that benefit 20 priority places. These places are identified in our Threatened Species Action Plan 2022-2032 and support many threatened plants and animals.

They include iconic and lesser-known sites important for biodiversity, such as:

  • Norfolk Island
  • Tasmania’s giant kelp forests
  • the Australian Alps across NSW, Victoria and ACT
  • Brigalow Country in Queensland
  • Fitz-Stirlings in Western Australia.

This work will target invasive pests, weeds, diseases and other threats. By targeting threats at a landscape scale, we can help many threatened species and other wildlife, as well as improving their habitats.

More than $100 million is also being invested in over 60 projects that protect precious species and landscapes. This includes restoration of Australian Ramsar wetlands.

The focus of these projects are:

  • pest, weed and fire management
  • work to improve habitat
  • better water management.

The funding for all the new projects is provided through 2 existing initiatives:

  • the $1.1 billion Natural Heritage Trust
  • the $224.5 million Saving Native Species Program.

Projects will draw on the expertise of:

  • First Nations people
  • natural resource managers
  • scientists
  • conservation organisations
  • community groups.

Rich biodiversity is essential for a healthy environment and human health. Through our nature positive work, we are seeking to reduce environment decline and support nature to thrive.

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