Mt Rothwell, on the outskirts of Geelong, is Victoria's largest feral predator-free ecosystem and behind its giant electrified fence native animals are thriving.
While the initial set-up costs were high, if successful this new model could inspire other farmers and philanthropists to try it.
But in the meantime, she said, it's essential that more species aren't"wiped off the face of the earth". Right now, there's always the fear that a fire or a breach of the ageing Mt Rothwell fence would spell disaster for populations that have taken so long to build up.
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