Sunsetting over Waulinbakh Wildlife Sanctuary. © Brad Leue
Private landholders in the Stroud district are being called upon to help establish a large-scale conservation precinct that would strengthen habitat connectivity across the region and increase protection for threatened species such as the Koala and Greater Glider.
Australian Wildlife Conservancy (AWC), manager of Waulinbakh Wildlife Sanctuary located just outside Stroud, is leading the initiative with MidCoast Council and MidCoast 2 Tops Landcare Connection. The first phase of the project is seeking up to 30 local landholders interested in participating in the Waulinbakh Conservation Precinct.
“Australian Wildlife Conservancy recognises that working together is the best way to create change,” said Wayne Sparrow, AWC Regional Operations Manager. “As a unified precinct, we can build a landscape-scale network of protected and well-managed habitat that benefits wildlife, waterways, and local communities.”
According to the NSW Government and MidCoast Council, private landholders manage more than 80% of land in NSW, and around 70% in the MidCoast region. While the proposed Waulinbakh Conservation Precinct already encompasses an impressive network of public and private conservation sites, additional support will strengthen an emerging wildlife stronghold.
“Private landholders have an important role to play in wildlife conservation,” explained Wayne. “We’re keen to support them in managing their properties in ways that enhance biodiversity and ecological resilience.”
For those interested in learning more about the precinct, AWC is hosting an open day and guided walk at Waulinbakh Wildlife Sanctuary on 1 March 2026. Locals can also register to chat to a Project Officer about conservation opportunities, and/or attend a community meeting at Stroud School of Arts Hall on 31 March 2026.
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