Victoria's Central Highlands
The mountain ash forestĀ of Victoria's Central Highlands is a critically endangered ecosystem (IUCN Red List). With numerous threatened species calling these forests home the need to protect this biodiverse landscape from industrial clearfell logging has never been greater. The photos below highlight the amazing wildlife and landscapes of this area.
Leadbeater's possum (Gymnobelideus leadbeateri) in Toolangi
Leadbeater's possum (Gymnobelideus leadbeateri) in Toolangi
Greater glider (Petauroides volans) in Narbethong
Greater glider (Petauroides volans) in Narbethong
Murrindindi River, Toolangi
Murrindindi River, Toolangi
Mountain Ash, Toolangi
Mountain Ash, Toolangi
Blechnum ferns and a Mountain Ash in Cambarville
Blechnum ferns and a Mountain Ash in Cambarville
Logged landscape, Rubicon
Logged landscape, Rubicon
Silver wattle and the night sky, Baw Baw Plateau
Silver wattle and the night sky, Baw Baw Plateau
Waterfall in the Acheron
Waterfall in the Acheron
Super-imposed leadbeater's possum, sugar glider and antechinus in Toolangi
Super-imposed leadbeater's possum, sugar glider and antechinus in Toolangi
Poweful owl (Ninox strenua) in the Yarra Ranges
Poweful owl (Ninox strenua) in the Yarra Ranges
Rainforest near Koala Creek, Cambarville
Rainforest near Koala Creek, Cambarville
Wirra Willa Rainforest
Wirra Willa Rainforest
Baw Baw Plateau
Baw Baw Plateau
Creek flowing from the Baw Baw Plateau
Creek flowing from the Baw Baw Plateau
Creek in the Acheron
Creek in the Acheron
Leadbeater's possums (Gymnobelideus leadbeateri) in Toolangi
Leadbeater's possums (Gymnobelideus leadbeateri) in Toolangi
Leadbeater's possums (Gymnobelideus leadbeateri) in Tanjil Bren
Leadbeater's possums (Gymnobelideus leadbeateri) in Tanjil Bren
Leadbeater's possums (Gymnobelideus leadbeateri) in Powelltown
Leadbeater's possums (Gymnobelideus leadbeateri) in Powelltown
Mt Torbreck
Mt Torbreck
Cathedral Ranges
Cathedral Ranges
Greater glider (Petauroides volans) in Narbethong
Greater glider (Petauroides volans) in Narbethong
Mountain Ash in Toolangi
Mountain Ash in Toolangi
Citizen Scientists (WOTCH)
Citizen Scientists (WOTCH)
Noojee Trestle Bridge
Noojee Trestle Bridge
Toorongo River, Noojee
Toorongo River, Noojee
Mountain Ash forests, Rubicon
Mountain Ash forests, Rubicon
Threatened Species
Various IUCN listed threatened species
Leadbeater's possum (Gymnobelideus leadbeateri) in Toolangi, Australia
Leadbeater's possum (Gymnobelideus leadbeateri) in Toolangi, Australia
Male proboscis monkey (Nasalis larvatus) in Sepilok, Borneo
Male proboscis monkey (Nasalis larvatus) in Sepilok, Borneo
Bornean orangutan (Pongo pygmaeus) in Danum Valley, Borneo
Bornean orangutan (Pongo pygmaeus) in Danum Valley, Borneo
A pair of knobbed hornbills (Rhyticeros cassidix) in Tangkoko, Sulawesi
A pair of knobbed hornbills (Rhyticeros cassidix) in Tangkoko, Sulawesi
Koala (Phascolarctos cinereus) mother and joey in Nurrawong, Victoria
Koala (Phascolarctos cinereus) mother and joey in Nurrawong, Victoria
Helmeted honeyeater (Lichenostomus melanops cassidix) in Yellingbo, Australia
Helmeted honeyeater (Lichenostomus melanops cassidix) in Yellingbo, Australia
Horsfield's tarsier (Cephalopachus bancanus) in Danum Valley, Borneo
Horsfield's tarsier (Cephalopachus bancanus) in Danum Valley, Borneo
Greater glider (Petauroides volans) in Narbethong, Australia
Greater glider (Petauroides volans) in Narbethong, Australia
Celebes crested macaque (Macaca nigra) in Tangkoko, Sulawesi
Celebes crested macaque (Macaca nigra) in Tangkoko, Sulawesi
Greater glider (Petauroides volans) in Narbethong, Australia
Greater glider (Petauroides volans) in Narbethong, Australia
Sulawesi bear cuscus (Ailurops ursinus) in Tangkoko, Sulawesi
Sulawesi bear cuscus (Ailurops ursinus) in Tangkoko, Sulawesi
Koala (Phascolarctos cinereus) in Nurrawong, Victoria
Koala (Phascolarctos cinereus) in Nurrawong, Victoria
A silvery lutung (Trachypithecus cristatus) and her baby in Bako, Borneo
A silvery lutung (Trachypithecus cristatus) and her baby in Bako, Borneo
Bornean bearded pig (Sus barbatus) in Bako, Borneo
Bornean bearded pig (Sus barbatus) in Bako, Borneo
Proboscis monkey (Nasalis larvatus) in Sepilok, Borneo
Proboscis monkey (Nasalis larvatus) in Sepilok, Borneo
Lumholtz's tree-kangaroo (Dendrolagus lumholtzi) in Atherton tablelands,  Australia
Lumholtz's tree-kangaroo (Dendrolagus lumholtzi) in Atherton tablelands, Australia
Southern pig-tailed macaque (Macaca nemestrina) in Kinabatangan, Borneo
Southern pig-tailed macaque (Macaca nemestrina) in Kinabatangan, Borneo
Southern cassowary (Casuarius casuarius) in Tropical North Queensland, Australia
Southern cassowary (Casuarius casuarius) in Tropical North Queensland, Australia
Southern cassowary (Casuarius casuarius) in Tropical North Queensland, Australia
Southern cassowary (Casuarius casuarius) in Tropical North Queensland, Australia
Bornean orangutan (Pongo pygmaeus) in Danum Valley, Borneo
Bornean orangutan (Pongo pygmaeus) in Danum Valley, Borneo
Southern cassowary (Casuarius casuarius) in Tropical North Queensland, Australia
Southern cassowary (Casuarius casuarius) in Tropical North Queensland, Australia
Southern brown bandicoot (Isoodon obesulus) in Melbourne, Australia
Southern brown bandicoot (Isoodon obesulus) in Melbourne, Australia
Leadbeater's possum (Gymnobelideus leadbeateri) in Tanjil Bren, Australia
Leadbeater's possum (Gymnobelideus leadbeateri) in Tanjil Bren, Australia
Eastern quoll (Dasyurus viverrinus) in Tasmania, Australia
Eastern quoll (Dasyurus viverrinus) in Tasmania, Australia
Black-footed tree-rat also known as Djintamoonga (Mesembriomys gouldii) in Kakadu, Australia
Black-footed tree-rat also known as Djintamoonga (Mesembriomys gouldii) in Kakadu, Australia
Yellow-spotted monitor (Varanus panoptes) in Bawaka, Australia
Yellow-spotted monitor (Varanus panoptes) in Bawaka, Australia
Yellow-spotted monitor (Varanus panoptes) in Bawaka, Australia
Yellow-spotted monitor (Varanus panoptes) in Bawaka, Australia
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