Ringtail Tally

The Tally is a fun and informative way for community members of all ages to engage in citizen science and help in the conservation of a critically endangered species.  The information gained from the tally is building a reliable set of observation data that will improve our knowledge about where Western Ringtail Possums are found and in what numbers. This information is then used as a reference for population trends, future planning decisions and conservation projects. The data becomes more valuable each year the Tally is repeated.

This project forms part of our threatened species project, in partnership with Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions, and supported by the South West Catchments Council, through funding from the Australian Government’s National Landcare Program.