Our history
Our story started more then three decades ago in 1991, in a wild slice of Tasmanian rainforest. Bob Brown made an important decision – one that was to have some major consequences for the Australian conservation scene.
Bush Heritage is a leading not-for-profit conservation organisation that protects ecosystems and wildlife across the continent. We use the best science, conservation and right-way knowledge to deliver landscape-scale impact.
We’re on the ground, working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and the agricultural sector to make sure our impact is deep, sustainable and collaborative.
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Ambitious project to plant 1 million trees, plants and shrubs on Eurady Reserve in WA
Vision & purpose
Our vision is healthy Country, protected forever.
Our purpose is to return the bush to good health.
When you donate to us, your money is healing and protecting the bush, now and for future generations.
For more details on how we operate download our Constitution (PDF |263kb).
About Bush Heritage
Our people
Senior Leadership Team
Our executive team is small but committed. Meet the people who oversee our conservation and science, our people and culture, reserve staff, strategy and engagement.
Our Board
Our board is a governing force at the helm of our organisation. Each member is an expert in their field and united by our vision to keep Country healthy and protected forever.
Founder: Bob Brown
Our organisation was established over three decades ago. Two blocks abutting the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area, were put up for auction. Not wanting to see them woodchipped, environmental figurehead Bob Brown used his Goldman Environmental Prizemoney as a deposit. From this, Bush Heritage was formed.
