Image: James Reardon | DOC
Alborns Skink Male.
Secure the future of the Alborn skink
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 between 40-100 individuals and is classified as Threatened - Nationally Critical. 

Project goals

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

  • building a predator proof fence around its only known habitat in the Victoria Forest Park
  • 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.