Improving conservation outcomes for greater gliders in SE Queensland

22 May 2026

Almost half of Australia’s threatened species live on privately owned land – so what does meaningful conservation look like for landowners? For the first time, this project has brought together four local councils, landowners and researchers in South East Queensland to better understand how noticing nature can improve conservation efforts on private property.

City of Gold Coast, Scenic Rim Regional Council, City of Moreton Bay and Logan City Council have got behind this innovative idea with Land for Wildlife South East Queensland and James Cook University Brisbane researchers working on a National Environmental Science Program Resilient Landscapes Hub project to identify where greater gliders are living on private land.

Greater gliders are one of the world’s largest gliding mammals. They are listed as Threatened under Queensland and National legislation. Greater gliders require specific habitat like old growth trees with minimal disturbance, so trying to improve pockets of habitat and bringing the greater gliders back will ultimately protect a lot of other species as well.

Watch the video to learn more about how landowner participation helps shape future conservation initiatives and supports lasting environmental outcomes.