Home Is Where The Hollow Is

Boorowa Landcare is committed to the wellbeing of the natural ecosystem and recognises the vital responsibility of protecting the environment and its biodiversity. A particular focus is being placed on the conservation of tree hollows and fallen logs, which are disappearing from the landscape at an alarming rate despite being essential habitats for Australian wildlife.

Trees offer critical habitat for native species to forage, shelter, roost, and nest. Hollow-bearing trees are especially important, as many native animals rely on these hollows daily and seasonally for nesting and raising their young. Across New South Wales, at least 174 animal species are dependent on tree hollows—40 of which are listed as threatened. The ongoing availability of large, hollow-bearing trees is crucial to their survival.

Unfortunately, natural tree hollows take hundreds of years to form, yet are being lost far more quickly than they can be replaced. However, there are practical steps that landholders and communities can take to help reverse this trend.

Boorowa Landcare encourages the community to help protect wildlife habitats by:

Retaining and protecting all hollow-bearing trees, including standing dead trees
Supporting the regeneration and re-growth of native vegetation
Leaving fallen logs and natural debris on the ground
Raising awareness within the community about the importance of tree hollows as wildlife homes

To learn more about the importance of tree hollows and how to get involved in their protection, visit: https://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/topics/animals-and-plants/threatened-species/saving-our-species-program/resources/home-where-hollow