Our impact

When the world shut down in 2020, Bush Heritage was confronted with the challenge of recovering from bushfires and continuing its daily conservation work, all within the constraints of COVID-19 restrictions. It was absolutely wonderful to see its staff and partners embrace this challenge and achieve some outstanding results. (Read more...)

Size & population = opportunity

Australia covers almost the same area as continental United States, but its population is just over that of New York State. It represents an opportunity for conservation not available on the U.S. mainland.

Examples of projects we support

We collaborate directly with reputable partners on the ground in Australia. For example, Bush Heritage Australia buys land to create conservation reserves. It also partners with Aboriginal groups and other land owners to achieve optimal environmental outcomes on private properties. Here are a few examples of the work we support:
Saving endangered species

Saving endangered species

Thought to be extinct for 100 years

Research at Pullen Pullen reserve in Queensland has helped locate more populations of the elusive Night Parrot.

Reviving a river

Reviving a river

Planting 10,000 trees per year

A partnership on the Murrumbidgee River, running through Scottsdale Reserve, is demonstrating ways to support native fish.

Aboriginal partnerships

Aboriginal partnerships

Working with Traditional Owners

The Birriliburu Traditional Owners are the Martu people. Bush Heritage partners with Aboriginal groups to help develop and implement Healthy Country Plans.

Partnering with farmers

Partnering with farmers

Conservation on private land

Supporting environmental outcomes on private farmland through partnerships with pastoralists in Tasmania.

Climate change

Climate change

Revegetating for hotter climate

Sourcing different provenances of existing vegetation from further north, which are better suited to changing climate, on reserves.

Tipping the balance to nature

Tipping the balance to nature

Long-term ecological management

Managing land really intensively for the first 10 years or so, carefully addressing weeds and introduced species, tipping the balance in favor of natives.

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