NESP provided new approaches to monitoring, emergency response, habitat management and species recovery. This helped managers find and respond to threats more quickly. It also supported the long-term survival of Australia's unique plants and animals.
Cats have had a large impact on Australia’s wildlife sending many species into decline.
The National Environmental Science Program through the Threatened Species Recovery Hub has greatly improved our understanding of the impacts of both feral and pet cats and how to limit the damage they cause.
This has identified which animals are most susceptible to cat predation and should be prioritised for inclusion in our network of cat and fox free havens, to help protect Australia’s wildlife.
