Recovering Australian Threatened Species

Australia's nature is exceptional, wonderful and important. But much has been lost, and the ongoing existence of many species now hangs by a thread. Against a relentless tide of threats to our biodiversity, many Australians, along with government and non-government agencies, have devoted themselves to the challenge of conserving and recovering plant and animal species that now need our help to survive.

This dedication has been rewarded with some outstanding and inspiring successes: of extinctions averted, of populations increasing, and of communities actively involved in recovery efforts.

Recovering Australian Threatened Species showcases successful conservation stories and identifies approaches and implementation methods that have been most effective in recovering threatened species. These diverse accounts, dealing with threatened plants, invertebrates, fish, reptiles, birds, and mammals, show that the conservation of threatened species is achievable: it can be done and should be done.

They collectively serve to inform, guide, and inspire other conservation efforts. This is a book of hope and inspiration. It shows that with dedication, knowledge, and support, we can retain and restore our marvellous natural heritage, gifting to our descendants a world that is as diverse, healthy, and beautiful as that which we have inherited.