The Making Inland Glossies Great Again (MIGGA) project is a collaborative, targeted initiative led by Central West Local Land Services (CWLLS) and funded by NSW Government. It aims to reverse the decline of the vulnerable Inland subspecies of the Glossy Black-Cockatoo (Calyptorhynchus lathami erebus).
MIGGA integrates ecological research, citizen science, local landholder knowledge, habitat protection and inter-agency collaboration to deliver enduring conservation outcomes across key areas of the species’ fragmented range in western New South Wales.
MIGGA has supported community-led restoration of Glossy Black-Cockatoo feed trees and nesting habitat, contributed towards habitat knowledge, and fostered strong partnerships with farmers, conservation groups and related organisations. With a focus on regional co-benefits and citizen science, the project exemplifies how coordinated NRM action can drive both species recovery and healthy working landscapes.
This poster will outline MIGGA’s innovative approach to species conservation, share emerging outcomes and lessons learned, and demonstrate how regional NRM organisations can play a critical role in reversing biodiversity loss through integrated, on-ground action.
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Authors:
Bradley Graves
