WE CAN TURN THE TIDE ON EXTINCTION
Mulligans Flat Woodland Sanctuary provides a safe haven where reintroduced species can thrive.
In 2004, following a partnership between the ACT Government and Australian National University’s Fenner School for Environment and Society, the Mulligans Flat-Goorooyaroo Woodland Experiment was born.
Through research and advocacy we seek to inspire respect for the beauty, species and ecological processes of Australia’s native woodlands.
The Woodlands and Wetlands Trust Board helps manage Jerrabomberra Wetlands and Mulligans Flat Woodland Sanctuary in partnership with the ACT Government.
We educate the community on the importance of protecting these sites through special events, tours, and by working with local schools. Sometimes we collaborate with other not-for-profits and local businesses to deliver our message.
What else are we working on?
WILDBARK is open…
WILDBARK is Canberra’s newest nature-based learning centre, and joint effort of the Woodlands and Wetlands Trust, the ACT Government, the Australian National University and the Suburban Lands Agency.
The contemporary, welcoming facility celebrates a positive vision of pro-active restoration. It will provide a gateway to the Australian landscape of 250 years ago, inspiring people of all ages to care for Australia’s landscapes and wildlife.
Nestled on the urban edge, the contemporary engagement centre will showcase more than a decade of Australian Government, ACT Government, Australian National University and Community partnership turning the tide on extinction.
Meet a bettong, be inspired to write, re-connect with nature, learn, and share your experiences.
Find out more
Check out our Concept Plan here
Check out the 2015 Offset Management Plan here
Flourishing Nature | Flourishing Culture - Draft 2020-2045 Strategy here
Fulfilling our conservation goals
Innovating research through experimental management.
Engaging thousands of community members on tours, open days and events.
Construction of a predator-proof fence that now protects over 1,253 hectares of crucial native wildlife habitat. The eradication of feral cats and foxes from the sanctuary has allowed native wildlife to flourish and thrive.
Several successful reintroductions, including famous ecosystem engineer the Eastern Bettong (Bettongia giamardi / Ngaluda in Ngunnawal) in 2012, the Bush-Stone Curlew (Burhinus grallarius / Warabin) in 2014, and the Eastern Quoll (Dasyurus viverrinus / Murrunguny ) in 2016.
Addition of dead wood to the sanctuary, improving habitat and biodiversity.
Addition of camera traps for photo monitoring.
Implementation of a revegetation program guided by extensive vegetation mapping.
READ THE MULLIGANS FLAT ‘2020 - 2045 FLOURISHING NATURE, FLOURISHING CULTURE’ STRATEGY HERE
