Media Releases 2010

Orchid rediscovered after 70 years

The robust greenhood orchid, previously thought extinct, makes its first appearance since 1941.

Eco-gifts providing safe haven for Australia’s threatened wildlife

Bush Heritage protects some of Australia’s most endangered wildlife on their reserves – a WILDgift means you have done your bit to ensure their survival.

Outback Bush Blitz to unearth new species

A team of 20 scientists, Earthwatch volunteers and BHP Billiton environmental professionals will conduct the largest‐ever survey of plants and animals on Bush Heritage Australia’s Bon Bon Station Reserve in arid South Australia from 25–31 October.

Flora and Field Report reveals the secret life of wildflowers

Threatened species are in abundance and extending beyond their recorded distribution on conservation property Charles Darwin Reserve as revealed by a new Flora & Field Report launched on 9 September by the Wildflower Society and Bush Heritage Australia.

From suburbia to sand dunes

Bush Heritage volunteers Cathy Olive and Steve Prothero, and their two young children (and dog Mr. Chumley), have just returned from a 6‐month stay on Gonderoo Reserve in remote central Queensland. Their efforts, along with all Bush Heritage volunteers are being celebrated as part of National Volunteer Week, May 10‐16th.

New conservation reserve fills massive missing link for declining wildlife

Bush Heritage Australia today announced the purchase of its latest reserve, in Australia’s only globally-recognised biodiversity hotspot: south-west WA. Monjebup North Reserve, the conservation organisation’s 32nd, will protect over 1000 hectares of globally-important habitat.

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