Our News 2011 - Bush Heritage Australia

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Introducing your John Colahan Griffin Nature Reserve

Introducing Bush Heritage's newest reserve. John Colahan Griffin Nature Reserve protects magnificent old-growth woodlands, rare orchids and threatened birds in central Victoria.

Bobbin' robins

He may turn his back on you if you’re trying to watch him, but as Lucy Ashley discovered, the red-capped robin has plenty to tell about how well you’re looking after his home.

In late September, Steve Heggie clicked on satellite images of the Simpson Desert for what seemed like the hundredth time. The images told him what he’d been hoping to avoid – fire was on its way to Ethabuka Reserve.

New hope at Edgbaston Reserve

The path to conservation success can be long, winding - and sometimes a little muddy. But Dr Adam Kerezsy has good news from Edgbaston Reserve, where he continues his mission to save the red-finned blue-eye.

Around your reserves in 90 days

A snapshot of recent successes at Bush Heritage reserves around Australia – achievements all made possible thanks to our generous supporters.

From the CEO

After 20 years dedicated service, Doug Humann bids us farewell as he departs Bush Heritage. "Thank you also to my family, friends and the many of you who have supported me on my personal and professional journey. Good wishes and good bye until I see you next."

Desert Fishing Lessons

In his recently published book Desert Fishing Lessons, Bush Heritage Ecologist Adam Kerezsy takes readers along for an often humorous ride to places like Bush Heritage's Ethabuka and Cravens Peak reserves in his quest to understand our humble and very hardy freshwater fish.

Donations in memory and in celebration

Some of the recent donations made to Bush Heritage in honour of others. Thank you for your generous support.

Their future in our hands

Did you know that 50% of Australia’s bird species are protected on Bush Heritage reserves? Their future in our hands, a new report launched today by Bush Heritage, reports the difference private conservation has made to the Australian bush over 20 years of conservation. [16 October 2011]

Bush Heritage Australia welcomes Gerard O'Neill as our new CEO

Bush Heritage Australia welcomes Gerard O'Neill as our new Chief Executive Office. [17 October 2011]