Uploaded November 2024 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
That’s the rallying cry of over 300 Australian species that rely on tree hollows as their safe haven—to rest, nest, breed, and feed.
With 15% of our birds and a third of our mammals needing a hollow home, and even the smallest hollows taking over a century to form, competition is fierce. This demand is created by logging and wildfires, which reduce the availability of these essential shelters.
Fortunately, AWC recognises the irreplaceable value of old growth forests, protecting tree hollows by using science-informed fire management programs to create a mosaic of different age-since-fire vegetation across the sanctuary. This pattern of burning ensures that if a wildfire occurs, its reach is limited, protecting valuable but fragile large hollow bearing trees. 🌳🌟
📹 A numbat hiding from the heat at Yookamurra Wildlife Sanctuary. A Ross/AWC
#AWC #AustralianWildlife #OldGrowth #Peekaboo #Habitats #Biodiversity #Ecosystem #Conservation #AustralianMammals #Numbat
That’s the rallying cry of over 300 Australian species that rely on tree hollows as their safe haven—to rest, nest, breed, and feed.
With 15% of our birds and a third of our mammals needing a hollow home, and even the smallest hollows taking over a century to form, competition is fierce. This demand is created by logging and wildfires, which reduce the availability of these essential shelters.
Fortunately, AWC recognises the irreplaceable value of old growth forests, protecting tree hollows by using science-informed fire management programs to create a mosaic of different age-since-fire vegetation across the sanctuary. This pattern of burning ensures that if a wildfire occurs, its reach is limited, protecting valuable but fragile large hollow bearing trees. 🌳🌟
📹 A numbat hiding from the heat at Yookamurra Wildlife Sanctuary. A Ross/AWC
#AWC #AustralianWildlife #OldGrowth #Peekaboo #Habitats #Biodiversity #Ecosystem #Conservation #AustralianMammals #Numbat
