The fires across the state caused widespread destruction of habitat when they burned through more than 400,000 hectares of land.
“Victoria has unique native wildlife that are under threat from recent bushfires,” Victorian Environment Minister Steve Dimopoulos said.
“We are moving from emergency bushfire response to long-term recovery across the state to protect the health and wellbeing of our native wildlife.”
The money comes from a $2.6 million fund announced on April 10 for urgent conservation and recovery for threatened species.
Immediate recovery work with $221,000 for the nationally endangered Booroolong frog focuses on habitat restoration and threat management.
The support is jointly funded by the federal and Victorian governments under Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements.
“Sadly, our wildlife are often at the forefront of natural disasters and it can take a long time for populations, and the places they call home, to rebound,” Federal Environment and Water Minister Murray Watt said.
In the Mallee, $100,000 is being spent for restoration and conservation work for the vulnerable pink cockatoo.
Dingoes in Wyperfeld National Park will be supported by a $200,000 allocation for water supply points to prevent local wildlife going on to nearby farms.
In Gippsland, actions are under way to strengthen the long-term survival of the eastern bristlebird through targeted habitat and predator management with $109,000.
The Otways will receive $200,000 for grasstrees to protect the habitat for threatened native mammals, including the southern brown bandicoot, long-nosed potoroo, swamp antechinus and white-footed dunnart.
Projects will be delivered with partners, including Parks Victoria, Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria, Victorian Fisheries Authority, Trust for Nature Victoria and Traditional Owner groups.
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