The Saving our Species program has projects in place to protect 8 iconic species in New South Wales.
These strategic projects align with the program's two main objectives – to maximise the number of threatened species secure in the wild in New South Wales for 100 years and to control the key threats facing our most vulnerable plants and animals.
Find out how we are helping our iconic species
Koala
One of Australia's most famous animals, this marsupial has large furry ears and a prominent black nose. With its long, sharp claws, adapted for climbing, the koala spends most of its time in trees.
Wollemi pine
This critically endangered tree was presumed to have become extinct millions of years ago until it was rediscovered in New South Wales during the 90s.
Learn more about the Wollemi pine
Malleefowl
The malleefowl is a large, distinctive, ground-dwelling bird. Most easily seen at their nest mound, this species usually quietly walks away from observers and rarely flies.
Learn more about the malleefowl
Brush-tailed rock-wallaby
The brush-tailed rock-wallaby is a highly agile macropod, with a characteristic long and bushy tail.
Learn more about the brush-tailed rock-wallaby
Southern corroboree frog
Corroboree frogs are Australia's most iconic amphibian species, easily recognisable by their bold yellow and black stripes.
Learn more about the southern corroboree frog
Plains-wanderer
The plains-wanderer is a small quail-like bird with straw-yellow legs and bills. The bird has declined in numbers greatly since European settlement.
Learn more about the plains-wanderer
Bilby
Through habitat loss and competition with introduced animals, the number of these small mammals has dramatically reduced over the last 100 years.
Bridled nail-tail wallaby
The bridled nail-tail wallaby is a medium-sized macropod which is presumed extinct in New South Wales.
Learn more about the bridled nail-tail wallaby
