Aboriginal partners
We work in partnership with Traditional Custodians to protect and heal Country. They have a deep-held knowledge of natural ecology. We're led by their sophisticated land management practices and culture.

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An independent, committed Board of Directors oversees the organisation, headed by President Sue O’Connor and Vice-President Phillip Cornwell.
Guided by our Senior Leadership Team, we employ about 200 staff around the country in roles as diverse as reserve management, indigenous partnerships, ecology, planning, human resources, finance, fundraising and marketing.
Informing everything we do is a team of ecologists and researchers led by our Executive Manager, Science and Conservation – Dr Rebecca Spindler.
Dr Spindler has over 20 years of conservation science experience, working to improve the reproduction, health and conservation of rare and endangered species.
“I was walking in Tasmania’s Liffey Valley in 1990 when I made a decision that began the journey we now know as Bush Heritage Australia... I was high above two beautiful bush blocks that had come up for sale and that logging companies were keen to buy... I thought about what might happen if someone didn’t protect that land."
Volunteers have been vital to the success of Bush Heritage. We have a strong volunteer program with over 1,600 active volunteers supporting our work.
Last financial year their contribution amounted to an incredible 40,627 hours!
We thank our ambassadors – Chris Darwin (great grandson of naturalist Charles Darwin), photographer Steve Parish and Phillip Adams (journalist).
A handful of very special people have made exceptional contributors to our success. Phillip Toyne, Don Royal, Bob Brown, Judy Henderson, Karen Alexander, Louise Sylvan and Chris Grubb have all been awarded Life memberships.