Protecting endangered wildlife with a Predator Proof Fence
Channel: Department of Energy, Environment & Climate Action
Date: 27/03/2023

The upgraded Hamilton Parklands Predator Proof Fence project is complete!

The parklands are home to endangered and threatened animals such as the Eastern Barred Bandicoot and the Fat-tailed Dunnart.

The new fence will better protect animals by keeping predators, such as cats and foxes, out of the 107-ha sanctuary.

It will also act as an emergency shelter location for animals affected by bushfires, giving them a secure home while they wait to be returned to their natural habitat when the risk subsides.

This extra protection encourages the recovery of Eastern Barred Bandicoot population numbers in the area and makes a strong contribution to the state-wide recovery population target of 2500 animals.

In 2021, the Eastern Barred Bandicoot was the first Australian species to have its conservation status reclassified from Extinct in the Wild to Endangered. 

The upgrade plays a key role as part of a network of Safe Havens across the state. The project is part of a significant investment from the Government in wildlife recovery following the 2019-2020 bushfires.

The $500,000 Hamilton Parklands Predator Proof Fence Upgrade is part of the $62.2 million Bushfire Biodiversity Response and Recovery program.