On 13 August 2026, King Island Council published a proposal to declare new cat management areas, with the aim of reducing pressure on the island’s two critically endangered bird species: the King Island Scrubtit and King Island Thornbill. The map below outlines the proposed areas, which extend 2 km from any recorded bird observation and are highlighted in orange. You can search your address using the map to determine whether your property falls within any of the proposed cat management areas.
Community action for King Island Scrubtit and King Island Brown Thornbill protection
About the project This project implements actions across King Island to protect the habitat of two priority critically endangered species, the King Island Brown Thornbill and King Island Scrubtit. Building the capacity of landholders and community groups on King...