Wildlife Preservation Society of Queensland

The Wildlife Preservation Society of Queensland is a community organisation dedicated to a sustainable future for wildlife and people. With 50 years experience, we are the oldest and most respected wildlife conservation group in Queensland. Our network of branches across Queensland, provide grassroots knowledge and action at the local level. Our strength lies in translating problems into practical solutions and community participation is the key. Protecting Wildlife… Speaking out against destroying wildlife habitat Influencing Choices… Campaigning against threats to global diversity Engaging Communities… providing on-ground actions which are highly educational for most Australians

Address

95 William Street
Brisbane 4000

Contact

Name: Operations Manager Janelle Devery

Phone: 07 3221 0194

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Mission / Objective

Protecting Wildlife…We protect vulnerable native species by monitoring local fauna populations with the help of the community and carrying out habitat re-vegetation programs.
Influencing choice…We influence local, state and federal governments to ensure the protection of our state’s natural heritage by initiating campaigns, petitions and submitting ideas. We educate communities through workshops, events and publications.
Engaging communities…Our network of almost 20 branches across QLD provides a grassroots approach to conservation with many community projects such as tree planting and fauna and flora surveys. We encourage the community to appreciate and protect local species and their habitat.

Services

Cairnsbirdwing Caterpillar by Martin Cohen Major Mitchell Cockatoos by Martin Cohen

Beneficiary Group

Projects in Progress

We are involved in the most important conservation decisions in the State.The Great Sandy Region, which includes Fraser Island and Cooloola National Park, survived mining and development proposals as a result of our recommendations. We pioneered the campaign to protect the Great Barrier Reef, and were it not for our efforts, this fascinating underwater world might not be there for all to enjoy. We also have potentially turned The Richmond Birdwing butterfly away from extinction by plantingtheir larval host plant, the Pararistolochia praevenosa vine, across South East Queensland.

Recently, our hands-on community projects collate information on Echidna, platypus, Quoll, Glider, Mangrove to identify where conservation actions are needed, now and in the future. We are also involved in conversations about coal seam gas, mining on north Stradbroke Island, the protection of the Coral Sea and the extension of the Queensland Marine Park.

Our magasine, the Wildlife Australia Magazine has been at the forefront of environmental publishing since our first issue in 1963. Throughout Queensland, interstate and internationally, this high quality nature journal, highlighted by award-winning photography, reaches thousands of readers through schools, universities, libraries, tourist resorts, wildlife parks as well as through personal subscriptions and newsagents.

Number of Employees

Number of Volunteers

140

ABN

44 235 565 907

Tax Deductible

Yes

Wills and Bequests

We know everyone loves Australian plants and animals, and wants to know how to contribute something positive to the environment. But how can you fit this into your busy life?

Well there are so many ways you can help support the work of Wildlife Queenslandwhether for a few hours or a few dollars, you can decide how much time, resources or money you have to spare. If you want to have the satisfaction of feeling you’ve made a difference – choose from one or more of the following:

Members

When you join Wildlife Queensland, your support is immediately felt throughout the organisation. Become a member and enjoy our events and workshops.

http://www.wildlife.org.au/store/membership.html

Wildlife Protectors

For busy working people, a regular monthly tax-deductible donation to our Gift Fund is an ideal way to support conservation.

http://www.wildlife.org.au/support/wpp.html

Wildlife AustraliaMagazine

Popular and highly-regarded throughout Australiaand overseas, a subscription to our magazine for yourself or a friend will bring you closer to nature.

http://www.wildlife.org.au/store/magazine.html

Bequest

Bequests make a big difference to our work. Your commitment to wildlife’s future will ensure that our campaigns and programs continue.

Find more information on http://www.wildlife.org.au/support/bequest.html

Volunteering

Our network of 20 branches across Queensland give you the opportunity to get involve in all sort of community projects like workshops, trees planting and wildlife monitoring. Our head office in Brisbanealways needs special skills like graphic designers, photographers or even writers for our magazine. Call us on 07 3221 0194 or at wpsq@wildlife.org.au and we will find something perfect for you.