Save our scarlet robin

South East Local Land Services has received financial support from the NSW Government via the Environmental Trust, Saving Our Species and Catchment Action NSW Programs to implement a long term project with the vision of “Local Community Action towards the Recognition and Protection of the scarlet robin and its’ habitat”.

From 2016-2026, the project will provide opportunities for local landholders to obtain practical information about actions that individuals can take to improve habitat for local woodland bird populations. The first 5 years provided opportunities to receive funding to protect existing habitat and establish new patches of native vegetation. Events were also run to improve skills in bird identification, revegetation and pest control.

These events were run in collaboration with our project partners including K2C, Molonglo Conservation Group, Upper Murrumbidgee Landcare Committee and Upper Shoalhaven Landcare Council and there will be others to follow. The last 5 years of the project shift towards maintenance and monitoring of our project sites with a continued focus on building the profile of the scarlet robin and other species, in the community.

Check out the film below to get a better understanding or contact Andy Taylor, Senior Natural Resource Management Advisor, for more information on andy.taylor@lls.nsw.gov.au or 0427 750 891.

To find out more about the scarlet robin and other threatened species click here.

You can read more about how the project in action here:

Keep and eye out for threatened birds and help save our scarlet robin

Help save our scarlet robin - why are they declining when others are not?

Bush for birds - everyone can help!

Migrants on the wing

Robins to rescue!

Why careful management of berry-bearing shrubs can help save our scarlet robin

Woodland Birds - Considerations when designing and implementing connectivity on your property for woodland birds

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Illustrations by Celia Curtis.