Nardoo Hills Reserves

The 788 ha Nardoo Hills reserves (incorporating the Judith Eardley Reserve) contribute to the protection of some of the most threatened ecosystems in south-eastern Australia.

The Nardoo Hills reserves form part of a complex of protected land. They adjoin the 7000 ha Wychitella Nature Conservation Reserve and help to safeguard the elevated grassy woodland habitats of several species of declining woodland birds. The property is particularly important for the declining hooded robin, diamond firetail, black-chinned honeyeater and brown treecreeper.

Funds from the Judith Eardley Save Wildlife Association and the Ross Trust enabled Bush Heritage to acquire this outstanding grassy woodland property in north-central Victoria, on the traditional lands of the Dja Dja Wrung people.

With effective control of rabbits, the Nardoo Hills reserves have become home to the largest population in Australia of the nationally endangered northern golden moths orchid. Many other species of native plants are also recovering following a substantial reduction in grazing pressure from introduced animals.

Management work: Management planning, weed control, fencing, mammal and bird surveys and monitoring, feral animal control, track maintenance.