Today, thanks to our generous supporters, we own 46 reserves that have been bought, gifted or bequeathed to us. These protect over 1.4 million hectares, and we're well on our way to doubling this area by 2030.

Our reserves

Queensland:
Carnarvon, Currumbin Valley, Edgbaston, Ethabuka, Fan Palm, Goonderoo, Pilungah, Pullen Pullen, Reedy Creek, Yourka.
New South Wales:
Brogo, Burrin Burrin, Nameless Sylvan, Naree, Nil Desperandum, Scottsdale, Tarcutta Hills.
South Australia:
Boolcoomatta, Bon Bon, Evelyn Downs.
Victoria:
Bellair, Buckrabanyule, J.C. Griffin, John Douglas, Lawan (includes Ngulambarra), Nardoo Hills, The Round House, Sanstrom.
Western Australia:
Beringa, Charles Darwin, Chereninup Creek, Dodgey Downs, Ediegarrup, Eurardy, Hamelin, Kojonup, Monjebup, Red Moort.
Tasmania:
Friendly Beaches, Liffey Valley Reserves (Oura Oura, Liffey River, Coalmine Creek, Drys Bluff, Glovers Flat), South Esk Pine.

How we choose land to buy

We think strategically and buy land in areas of high conservation value, where there are nationally significant ecosystems. Reserves are chosen based on our capacity to help protect them in the face of emerging threats, and the degree to which they’re already protected through Australia’s National Reserve System – a combined network of public and privately protected lands.

To best manage our resources we focus on priority landscapes where there are conservation assets of national importance and we can make a significant difference.

Watch a webinar about how we choose land to buy

Map of Australia showing the priority landscapes in which we focus our work.

Legal protection

We put conservation covenants on our reserves to legally safeguard them forever. These are the strongest legal instruments available. For properties we own outright, covenants apply in perpetuity, no matter who owns them.

Covenants prohibit subdivision, building (except in very limited locations), removal of native vegetation, interference with native animals and their habitats, disposal of non-degradable waste or interference with natural watercourses and wetlands.

They also compel owners to protect the ecological integrity, control feral animals and weeds, manage fire and erosion, carry out ongoing monitoring and use local seed stock for any revegetation.

Where we hold a long-term Crown lease, covenants hold for the life of the lease. Given they’re very long-term and can be easily renewed, this is substantial protection.

Where the Federal Government’s National Reserve System Program has provided funds towards a lease, it can’t be onsold, except to another conservation organisation.