Translocations

Species translocations are an important conservation tool. They are increasingly being used to recover threatened species to boost population numbers, increase genetic diversity of isolated populations or create new populations to protect the species from extinction.

Translocations can be complex and their success depends on various factors, including the species' biology, habitat suitability, and the causes of their decline. Therefore translocations require rigourous planning and sound ecological understanding of the species.

To learn more about translocating threatened wildlife in Victoria you can visit the Victorian Government's translocation of wildlife page.