Alborns Skink Male.

Secure the future of the Alborn skink

Introduction

Donate to help save the only known population of Alborn skink in the Victoria Forest Park near Reefton. Alborn skink is found nowhere else on earth.

Why we need to do this work

The Alborn skink is only found in one location and is at high risk of extinction. The population is estimated to be 30 individuals and is classified as Threatened - Nationally Critical. 

Project goals

The project aims to secure the future of the Alborn skink by:

  • removing predators, including mice, from within the fenced sanctuary and monitoring predator removal
  • developing a new, low-cost method to manage the impacts of mice which will help the recovery of other vulnerable lizard species.

New Zealand Nature Fund (NZNF)

We need your help

DOC and the New Zealand Nature Fund (NZNF) are working together to help save the Alborn skink. 

Help us protect one of New Zealand’s rarest lizards.

Donate now

You can donate to this project through our partner, New Zealand Nature Fund (NZNF). NZNF is a charitable trust responsible for funds donated to this project.

Visit NZNF to secure the future of the Alborn skink.