THE WILDLIFE LAND FUND LIMITED (WLFL)
The Wildlife Land Fund Limited (WLFL) is a leading not-for-profit public company involved in acquiring and managing land of high nature conservation value in Queensland.
WLFL’s vision is to contribute to an ecologically sustainable future for people and wildlife by conserving Queensland’s natural environment.
WLFL complements the work of other nature conservation organisations by focussing on the conservation of a network of smaller land parcels, protecting threatened wildlife species and habitats. These parcels are generally less than 2000 hectares in size.
The WLFL currently manages some 2000 hectares of important wildlife habitat across five properties, helping to conserve native flora, fauna and threatened habitats.
Individuals, local communities and others can help the WLFL continue to do this important work by becoming a member, making a tax-deductible donation, making bequests, or volunteering for on-ground events.
To become a member of WLFL, please visit the Membership page. There is a joining fee of $25 and membership costs $20 annually. Donations to the Wildlife Nature Reserve Fund are also welcome!
Queensland makes history on World Conservation for Nature Day
Today on World Conservation for Nature Day (28 July 2025), the Wildlife Land Fund Limited (WLFL) is delighted to announce that picturesque Weranga Scarps Nature Reserve has just become Australia’s very first Other Effective area-based Conservation landscape – a ground-breaking moment for conservation management!
Weranga Scarps Nature Reserve is a biodiversity-rich, small-scale 48-ha reserve situated some 70 km south-east of Dalby in the Western Downs region of Queensland. Most of the reserve was bequeathed to the Wildlife Land Fund Ltd by conservation photographer Wayne Lawler to safeguard rare species and varied ecosystems. In 2021, with community and donor support, an adjacent plot was purchased and appended to the site to strengthen habitat resilience and connectivity.
Weranga Scarps is managed wholly for the preservation of native flora and fauna and supports regional wildlife initiatives such as endangered spotted-tailed quoll research. As Australia’s first Conserved Area under the National OECM Framework, Weranga Scarps Nature Reserve will continue to provide biodiversity benefits for future generations of wildlife species and Queenslanders in perpetuity. Weranga Scarps’ Conserved Area status will contribute to Australia’s national target to protect and conserve 30% of land by 2030, consistent with the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework. The site will also be recorded on the World Database on OECMs, showcasing Queensland’s leadership on the world stage.
“Wildlife Land Fund is excited to work with the Queensland Government and other landholders across the state to identify and recognise additional conserved areas under the OECM framework,” said Wildlife Land Fund President, Adrian Caneris. “Our vision is to contribute to an ecologically sustainable future for people and wildlife by conserving Queensland’s natural environment.”
Weranga Scarps Nature Reserve looks set to become the first of many, as the Queensland Government is investing $414,000 over two years (2024–25 and 2025–26) in a pilot program to implement the national OECM framework across the state.
Read more at: https://statements.qld.gov.au/statements/103195
Or get involved and become a member HERE.
To support our activities, the Wildlife Land Fund relies on voluntary contributions from its members and from the general public. Donations assist the fund to acquire and manage significant small parcels of land in Queensland. WLFL is registered as an Environmental Organisation with the Commonwealth Government. This means that donations to WLFL’s Public Fund (the Wildlife Nature Reserve Fund) are tax-deductible.
Please DONATE NOW to help with WLFL’s practical, on-ground conservation work in Queensland!
