sanctuaries
the Odonata sanctuary network
A network of threatened species sanctuaries across South-east Australia.
Banner image, Southern Brush-tailed Rock-wallaby mother and joey. Photo by Annette Ruzicka
Odonata's sanctuary network, known to our team more affectionately as SEASON, is a key tool in our threatened species recovery work.
Sanctuaries have the ability to protect and enhance biodiversity and are a vital part of saving threatened species right now.
Odonata is building an integrated network of feral-proof sanctuaries modelled on our successes at our existing sanctuaries. Our current sanctuary network has proven, scientifically verified results, however there are too few and they are limited in their geographic spread. An expanded network of sanctuaries will provide scale, genetic diversity and threatened species population resilience by supporting a greater range of species and spreading the climatic and financial risks for insurance populations.
Our conservation designs are not as basic as putting up fences but rather focus on properties in areas with favourable biodiversity values.
OUR SANCTUARIES
Mt Rothwell Sanctuary
Mt Rothwell is the heart of Odonata’s conservation work, located in Little River Victoria.
Barbaloot Conservation Reserve
(formerly Widgewah Sanctuary)
Barbaloot is a 400 hectare haven located in the Strathbogie Region of Victoria.
Orana Park Sanctuary
Orana Park Sanctuary connects wildlife corridors from Mt Kooyong to the Loddon River.
Banyula Conservation Reserve
Banyula is a 466 hectares sanctuary located in the Clarence Valley of northern NSW.
Mt Rothwell. Photo by Pete James