Stakeholders unite to support Golden-shouldered Parrot recovery
- Cape York NRM
- Jul 10
- 1 min read
A dedicated group of landholders, rangers, and conservation experts attended a two-day workshop in June to help protect the endangered Golden-shouldered Parrot.
Held at Artemis Station and facilitated by Conservation Partners, the workshop aimed to strengthen understanding and improve on-ground management of key threats to the species, including predation, habitat degradation, and the loss of nesting sites.
The event was delivered as part of Cape York NRM’s Golden-shouldered Parrot project, funded by the Australian Government Natural Heritage Trust.
Project Officer Katelyn Greaves said the gathering brought together a range of stakeholders, including representatives from Rinyirru Land Trust, Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service, and Pormpuraaw Rangers.
“This event marked a valuable step forward in building regional capacity and developing practical, community-led conservation efforts across Golden-shouldered Parrot habitat,” she said.
“The feedback we received highlighted a strong interest in ongoing collaboration, future workshops, and tailored support for fire and vegetation management.”
One of the workshop highlights was the sighting of three Golden-shouldered Parrot chicks in a protected nest on Artemis Station.
“It was incredibly exciting,” said Katelyn. “The chicks are expected to fledge within the next two to three weeks—a promising sign for the species’ recovery.”
Find out more about our projects to protect the Cape York region’s biodiversity: https://www.capeyorknrm.com.au/what-we-do.
This project is funded by the Australian Government Natural Heritage Trust and the Saving Native Species Program, and delivered by Cape York NRM, a member of the Commonwealth Regional Delivery Partners panel.
