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SSAA NSW is proud to announce its sponsorship
of Devil Ark, a not for profi t charity organisation
dedicated to ensuring the survival of the endangered
Tasmanian Devil at risk of extinction due to Devil
Facial Tumour Disease (DFTD).
The population of wild Tasmanian Devils has
plummeted by more than 90% since 1996 when the
fi rst case of DFTD was discovered. In 2009, Devil Ark
joined an innovative captive breeding program to save
the Tasmanian Devil from becoming extinct.
SSAA NSW has continually promoted the importance
of conservation, ethical hunting and the important role
played by its members in protecting the environment
as well as our native and endangered species.
Through its Hunting & Conservation Program,
SSAA NSW provides hunter education, training and
accreditation as well as various opportunities for
members to participate in pest management and
conservation activities including the SSAA Farmer
Assist Program and the Supplementary Pest Control
Program in collaboration with NSW National Parks
and Wildlife Service.
The partnership with Devil Ark is an excellent example
of SSAA NSW's commitment to conservation and
protection of Australia's diverse environment, habitats
and native wildlife.
Saving our little Devils!
SSAA NSW partners with Devil Ark
• Devil Ark's facility was built in 2011 and started
with only 44 founder devils.
• Devil Ark currently has over 150 healthy devils
roaming in its 13 free-range facilities.
• Over 150 healthy, genetically diverse and
disease-free joeys have been born over
5 breeding seasons.
• The fi rst batch of their 22 devils were released
back home in Tasmania in November 2015.
• For more information visit www.devilark.org.au.
The population of
wild Tasmanian Devils
has plummeted
by more than 90%
since 1996
