Private rainforest saved with new funding

 

Landowners in the Baffle Creek catchment are receiving funds to protect the rainforest.

 

Under the Baffle Creek Catchment Rainforest Recovery Project,

landowners are sharing in $258,000 of grant funding to assist in

conservation of rare rainforest vegetation.

 

The project is part of the larger South East Queensland Rainforest

Recovery Program supported by the Burnett Mary Regional Group and the World Wide Fund for Nature Australia. Landholders can apply for up to $30,000 to undertake actions such as weeding, fencing, revegetation, feral animal control and fire management.

 

Regional Liaison Officer at the Burnett Mary Regional group, Derani

Sullivan said that the first round of funding was decided recently by a

community steering committee panel.

 

“It is great to see landowners taking an interest in their remnant rainforest,” she said.

 

“Some of these people have lived on their properties for many years, but just need some help to look after their patch of scrub.”

 

“They already have a strong conservation ethic, but this funding will make a big difference to the rainforest by connecting habitat, improving wildlife movement and protecting endangered regional ecosystems”

 

Ms Sullivan said that more funds were available and encouraged

landowners to apply.

 

Co-ordinator with the World Wide Fund for Nature, Mike Gregory said that rainforest in the Baffle Catchment was some of the most amazing he had seen.

 

“Some of the patches are very important for supporting threatened fauna and flora, particularly along the major watercourses such as Oyster Creek,” he said.

 

“We need more landholders who are passionate and dedicated to

protecting these important regional ecosystems.”

 

To apply for funds or to enquire about the project, contact Derani Sullivan on  4181 2999 or 0419 462 150

 

 

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