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When nature is in trouble, we’re in trouble!

Adopt an Acre to help protect some of Australia’s most unique and beautiful natural places

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“One million species at risk of extinction”—that’s the gut-wrenching news hitting the headlines in early 2019. 

The United Nations biodiversity report warns us that the bonds holding nature together may be at risk of unravelling from deforestation, overfishing, development, and other human activities. 

More than half a million species on land "have insufficient habitat for long-term survival" and are likely to go extinct, many within decades, unless the destruction stops and their habitats restored. 

Sadly, the story is no different in our oceans.

What if everyone took responsibility for one small piece of the planet?

Think about it: you can be the one to help ensure that nature’s most vulnerable lands and waters are given the care, love and the protection that they need. So today, you have the special opportunity to Adopt an Acre.

When you symbolically Adopt an Acre of Australian wilderness, your gift can help to protect Australia’s natural places. 

With your support, we can ensure that amazing natural treasures get the urgent protection and restoration that is critical to their survival and ours.

For us to survive, we need nature to be healthy and whole.

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  • (Dasyurus hallucatus)  Prince Regent River, WA  Australia

    Adopt an acre for the Northern Quoll

    $25 could support conservation on 120 acres of habitat for the Northern Quoll Donate Now >

  • (Isoodon auratus) is a short-nosed bandicoot found in northern Australia.

    Adopt an acre for the Golden Bandicoot

    $50 could support conservation on 250 acres of habitat for the Golden Bandicoot Donate Now >

  • named from the distinctive orange fur that surrounds each eye, the Spectacled Hare-Wallaby is considered very rare in the Kimberley region.

    Adopt an acre for the Spectacled Hare-wallaby

    $100 could support conservation on 500 acres of habitat for the Spectacled Hare-wallaby Donate Now >

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For $25, $50, $100 or more and you'll be helping Australia accelerate habitat protection

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The UN’s report reinforces The Nature Conservancy’s ambitious mission: to conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends.

The stories of doom and gloom in the news can make some people feel helpless, but with your support, hope is on the horizon. The UN’s report reinforces The Nature Conservancy’s ambitious mission: to conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends. We feel so passionately about our mission and we know you do too. It’s what we’ve been working on for around 70 years…and it’s clear we need to dramatically ramp up our efforts now.

The environment is facing big challenges, and we see big opportunities to address them. You can help make the biggest impact possible for people and nature.

When you Adopt an Acre for $25, $50, $100 or more, you will be helping accelerate conservation work on the ground and in the waters. 

Locally extinct in NSW is reintroduced to wetlands
Murray Hardyhead Locally extinct in NSW is reintroduced to wetlands © G Schmida

Return of an Endangered Species

You’re not only helping to conserve important habitat, you’re also supporting our unique conservation work around Australia. Critical projects such as the reintroduction of a locally extinct fish species.

The endangered Murray Hardyhead fish was reintroduced to wetlands in NSW thanks, in part, to our unique water fund*. Our innovative fund supplied much needed water to wetlands to aid the return of the endangered fish to Murray River waters in NSW for the first time in more than a decade.

When bad news about climate change and risk of species extinction is becoming commonplace, we’re proving that with your love for nature and support, it doesn’t have to be that way. As with the Murray Hardyhead, you can help other native species make a comeback.

We urge you to, make a symbolic gift, Adopt an Acre for your chance to reverse the damage to our natural habitats and support large-scale conservation around Australia.

You know what you must do. Are you with us?

Please, take this opportunity to give as much as you can before it's too late.

Time is running out for our one and only planet.

Please give generously to help give people and nature a fighting chance!

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TNC Australia is a fully accredited member of the Australian Charities and Non-For-Profits Commission © ACNC

Where your money goes

The Nature Conservancy (TNC) has been protecting the environment for around 70 years. From our historic work in land acquisition to cutting-edge research that influences global policy, TNC is constantly adapting to take on our planet’s biggest, most important challenges. Our vision is to create a world where people and nature can thrive. With your support, we can put the best conservation science into action right now.

In the last financial year, 84% of gifts have gone straight into conservation programs. We strive to ensure your vital donations make the largest impact for nature now and for the future of our planet.

*The reintroduction is a joint project involving the Commonwealth Government, the NSW Department of Primary Industries Fisheries, Western Local Land Services, the SA Department of Environment and Water, Aquasave - Nature Glenelg Trust, the Murray Darling Wetlands Working Group, and the owners of the Wingillie Station in western NSW.