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The Wildlife Land Trust (WLT) is Humane Society International’sglobalnetworkofprivatelyconserved lands. Initiatedby the Humane Society of the United States in 1993, it was launched in Australia by HSI in 2007 to preserve and protect our vital native habitats and the animals that depend on them. Working under the guiding principle of humane stewardship,theWLTprotectsbothvast, impressive landscapes and smaller, humbler places providing for wildlife, rare and common alike. Complementing HSI’s other habitat protection initiatives such as our Threatened Ecological Communities nomination program, Australia’s WLT network is thriving with more than 350 member sanctuaries and some 45,000 hectares. The program is voluntary and simple to join as there are no costs or legal obligations. Becoming a WLT member effectively just augments any arrangements landowners have on their properties, legal or otherwise. An exciting range of WLT initiatives are in store this year, including two focusing on assisting wildlife rehabilitators and helping promote sanctuaries that offer accommodation. We invite everyone with an acre or more of wildlife-friendly land and an interest in conservation to join our burgeoning network. Benefits of Wildlife Land Trust membership include: • The opportunity to talk about the invaluable work undertaken to protect important wildlife habitats through feature pages on our website and in our biannual Wildlife Lands newsletter; • Complimentary for-sale advertising on the WLT website and social media profiles to assist in finding a like-minded buyer for your property; • Free Wildlife Land Trust signage for your sanctuary to declare your membership; • Conservation funding opportunities through the annual Private Land Conservation Grants program (only available in NSW at present); • Lobbying assistance and advice on biodiversity issues should your refuge come under threat; and • Guidance on covenanting options throughout Australia to help further your conservation commitment if desired For more information or to apply for WLT membership visit wildlifelandtrust.org.au If you have a question or would like an information pack please call HSI on 1800 333 737. 15