Media Releases 2009

50 year vision brings hope for Victoria's environment

An alliance of leading environment groups today welcomed the Victorian Government's 50-year vision to reverse the state's loss of nature and to reconnect the landscape, but warned it would take serious investment to make this vision a reality.

Saving the world’s last population of fish species

10 June 2009. ONE of the world’s rarest fish has been thrown a lifeline with new trials to save the species from an introduced competitor.

Chris Darwin’s first message as Bush Heritage Ambassador

08 June 2009. "Take the leap from wealth to significance" was Chris Darwin’s first message as Bush Heritage Ambassador.

Species bonanza unearthed on Charles Darwin Reserve

14 May 2009. A SCIENTIFIC expedition to Charles Darwin Reserve owned by conservation group Bush Heritage Australia, has uncovered several new species of insects and amphibians.

Louise Sylvan appointed to Bush Heritage Board

16 April 2009. Bush Heritage Australia has appointed long-term supporter and consumer-protection advocate Louise Sylvan as its newest board member

Bird researcher joins Bush Heritage Australia

08 April 2009. Byron Bay-based bird researcher Max Tischler has joined the ecology team of Bush Heritage Australia.

New Regional Reserve Manager for Scottsdale

12th February 2009. Bush Heritage Australia has appointed Peter Saunders as the Regional Reserve Manager for its Scottsdale and Burrin Burrin properties.

Chief Conservation Officer launches book to save environment

10th February 2009. Bush Heritage Chief Conservation Officer launches book to save Australia's environment.

Bush Heritage tackles environmental crisis

03 February 2009. Bush Heritage Australia surges ahead despite global economic difficulties increasing its impact on the Australian economy.

Endangered orchid gets survival boost

19 January 2009. The largest known population of the northern golden moths orchid in Australia has been found at the Nardoo Hills reserves, 100km northwest of Bendigo.

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