Iconic species

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 2 main objectives:

• to maximise the number of threatened species secure in the wild in New South Wales for 100 years
• to control the key threats facing our most vulnerable plants and animals.

Find out how we are helping our iconic species

Bilby

Through habitat loss and competition with introduced animals, the number of these small mammals has dramatically reduced over the last 100 years. Learn more about the bilby.

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 1990s.

• Learn more about the Wollemi pine.
• View the Saving our Species conservation strategy.
• Read the national recovery plan.

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.
• View the Saving our Species conservation strategy.
• Read the national recovery plan.

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.
• View the Saving our Species conservation strategy.
• Read the national recovery plan.

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.
• View the Saving our Species conservation strategy.

Plains-wanderer

The plains-wanderer is a small, quail-like bird with straw-yellow legs and bill. The bird has declined in numbers greatly since European settlement.

• Learn more about the plains-wanderer.
• View the Saving our Species conservation strategy.

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.