Nangak Tamboree Wildlife Sanctuary: A Haven of Indigenous Flora and Fauna

 A Haven of Indigenous Flora and Fauna

                                                                 
                                                                                                 

    

Welcome to the Nangak Tamboree Wildlife Sanctuary, a place deep in Woiwurrung country where the values of "nangak tamboree" — sharing, respecting, and caring for the river — are ingrained. Tucked away in the Wurundjeri people's landscapes, this sanctuary is a living example of the transformative power of communal care and restoration.

When the sanctuary was first established in 1967, its ambitious goal was to preserve and manage native plants and animals. This site, which was formerly the Mont Park Psychiatric Hospital's leisure area, has experienced a dramatic metamorphosis over the years, becoming an essential centre for biodiversity and cross-cultural exchange.

When La Trobe University and Trust for Nature collaborated to impose a Conservation Covenant on the property in 2012, a noteworthy achievement was made. This legally binding agreement guarantees the sanctuary's biological integrity for future generations by permanently protecting native flora and wildlife habitat.

As a pillar of biodiversity, the Nangak Tamboree Wildlife Sanctuary is a vital component of the larger eco-corridor that runs from the Gresswell Habitat Link to Darebin Creek. In addition to supporting a variety of habitats, this eco-corridor strengthens relationships between many communities and civilizations.Our goal is still the same as we develop and broaden our responsibilities: to provide a welcoming, inclusive, and culturally sensitive environment that both celebrates and safeguards our natural heritage. Our objective is to encourage people to accompany us on our path towards a sustainable and peaceful future through education, involvement, and conservation initiatives.

Come along with us as we set off on this life-changing adventure, where the tenets of nangak tamboree serve as our compass. Let's work together to make sure that the Nangak Tamboree Wildlife haven continues to be a haven for everyone, a place where communities prosper and nature flourishes.

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