Coastal - 117 Members

Wildcare Friends of Three Hummock Island

Who we are

We are passionate about the past, present and future of Three Hummock Island, and wish to see its natural and cultural values preserved. We work collaboratively with other organisations on the island to increase monitoring and reporting of the island’s endangered species and advocate for the protection of the island’s diverse flora and fauna. We are an inclusive group and encourage participation from the wider Wildcare membership and especially those with historical and personal connections to Three Hummock Island.

Where we work

Three Hummock Island is a 70-square-kilometre island, located 25 nautical miles off Tasmania’s far Northwest Coast. The island is classified as a State Reserve and is part of the Hunter Island group in Bass Strait, Tasmania. Three Hummock Island is rich in diversity, with countless species of flora and fauna, numerous beaches and an impressive granite coastline. It is home to numerous vulnerable and endangered species including the critically endangered Three Hummock leek-orchid (Prasophyllum atratum), which occurs nowhere else in the world. Historically, much of the island was used for sheep and cattle grazing, however, since being declared a State Reserve in 2001, the island has naturally revegetated and most disturbance is limited to the Homestead settlement area.

What we do

We aim to ensure the protection and preservation of the natural values of Three Hummock Island, including the island's endangered and critically endangered species. We work collaboratively with the Tasmanian Parks & Wildlife Service and through annual/bi-annual working bees, we aim to mitigate disturbance to the island's flora and fauna and where practicable, restore the island to its natural state. Working bees will primarily be held in the winter months to avoid the busy accommodation season on the island. Our active members pursue ongoing grant funding opportunities, volunteer group membership promotion and fundraising, as well as planning of volunteer works to be done. Activities include: -Sea Spurge Removal and Control -Weed Mapping and Eradication -Assistance with Feral Cat Eradication Program -Endangered and Critically Endangered Monitoring and Reporting -Beach Cleanups -Pursuing fundraising and grant opportunities