THE BEST TIME IS NOW TO PROTECT RAINFORESTS FOREVER.
Celebrating 25 years of your support in protecting and restoring rainforests.
Protecting and Restoring Rainforests is Climate Action
How YOU can help
PROTECT A RAINFOREST
Our ‘Protect a Rainforest’ project focuses on purchasing rainforest blocks for conservation and protecting them forever, increasing connectivity and protecting biodiversity.
PLANT A RAINFOREST
Our āPlant a Rainforestā projects replant rainforest and re-establish habitat for plants and animalsā endemic to that specific ecosystem. We believe Trees Are The Answer.
PROPAGATE AND GROW
Rainforest Rescueās native nursery in Cow Bay propagates and grows all the rainforest trees for our Daintree lowland restoration projects. It’s time to grow!
From little things, big things grow
and look how you’ve helped rainforests grow since 1999!
340,943 in Australia
33,000 Overseas
44 in Daintree, Queensland
1 in Pyengana, Tasmania
1,222,114 in the Daintree
809,400 in Tasmania
by Nature Refuge status
in Australia
Founded on
25 March 1999
110 CAPE TRIBULATION RD – Ā A NEW ERA OF RESTORATION
110 Cape Tribulation Rd is 75 acres of former sugarcane land consisting of around 12.5 acres of naturally regenerated habitat and 62.5 acres that can be restored. Perfect for replanting a rainforest, one seedling at a time. Help us rescue, restore and protect 110 Cape Tribulation Rd.
25 YEARS PROTECTING & RESTORING RAINFORESTS
In 1999, our founders set out to protect the under-protected rainforest in Australia. What matters then still matters now. Rainforests are biodiverse, ecologically rich habitats that are important to our planetās health. To borrow a phrase, āThe better time to plant a tree was 25 years ago. The best time is now.ā
2025 ANNUAL COMMUNITY TREE PLANTING DAY
Rainforest Rescueās 2025 Annual Community Tree Planting Day is scheduled for Saturday 17th May 2025 and youāre invited!
This event will mark the end of an era as we plant out the final plot at NightWings Rainforest Centre.
Join us!
DONATE NOW
When you give generously, you become part of a committed team of individuals who collectively are helping to preserve some of the most biodiverse habitats and the species that live within them on this planet.
Become a Rainforest Rescuer today!
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Do you know about our the southernmost protected area? This is a remote pocket of cool temperate rainforest left out in the wilderness, known as, Forest Lodge, hidden away in the northeast corner of Tasmania š³š³š³.ā
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Hundreds of acres of ancient tropical rainforest protected forever, much of which is granted Nature Refuge status, furthering the reach of the Daintree National Park and World Heritage Area. ā
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The reasons for rescuing this property back in 2011 are eerily similar to those affecting the Daintree Rainforest today. ā
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Explore the alarming similarities, and a reason why Forest Lodge remains a well-loved (albeit a touch distant) place for everyone here, at Rainforest Rescue: www.rainforestrescue.org.au/left-out-in-the-wilderness (link in bio) š.ā
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š·: Lesley Nicklasonā
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#Tasmania #Conservation #ForestLodge #TasmanianWildlife #TasmanianRainforest #Daintree #DaintreeRainforest #AustralianRainforest #AncientRainforest #FNQ #Reforestation #ClimateChange #Biodiversity #ConservationGoals #Flora #Fauna #DaintreeWildlife #Ecosystems #DaintreeRiver #RestoreDaintree #Donate #Restoration #TreesAreTheAnswer
Have you heard of #NextGenRainforestRescuers? ā
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They are a community of young conservation troopers that have been fundraising, planting trees, making documentaries, educating themselves and their peers, and helping create change in many diverse, impactful, and creative ways š.ā
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Help us create a better future for all young people by becoming a Rainforest Guardian today: rainforestrescue.org.au/rainforest-guardians (š in bio).ā
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Or, if you know a #NextGenRainforestRescuer that you`d like to see featured, DM us here š¬ or email info@rainforestrescue.org.au š.ā
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#AustralianRainforest #PlantTrees #DaintreeRainforest #RainforestGuardian #YoungPeople #Youth #LoveTrees #RainforestJourney @daintreediscovery @destinationdaintree @portdouglas @qldparks @destinationdaintree @portdouglasdaintree @portdouglasuncovered @cairnstourism @cairnsaustralia #Conservation #Environment #TreesAreTheAnswer #Daintree #DaintreeNationalPark #MoreTrees #Donate #SupportNotForProfits
š± Weāre back for 2025! š±ā
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After a refreshing break, the Rainforest Rescue crew is back at it, and weāre ready and raring to continue on our mission to protect and restore the Daintree Rainforest. ā
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With your support, weāll plant more trees, nurture the ecosystem, and ensure this incredible rainforest thrives for generations to come š³š.ā
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Letās make 2025 a year of growth and renewal for our rainforests - because we beLEAF in a greener future šš±.ā
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#DaintreeRainforest #ProtectRainforestsForever #Biodiversity #Conservation #Restoration #TreesAreTheAnswer #GreenerFuture #ProtectOurPlanet #NatureConservationā
Together with Compost Connect, weāre calling for better access to composting information, more investment in composting infrastructure, and initiatives to encourage composting. ā
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Urge your councils to champion composting and help combat climate change: www.compostconnect.org/petition (link in bio) š.ā
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šØ: @compost.connectā
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#CompostConnect #ClimateChange #Compost # Composting #Recycling #Conservation #Landfill #ProtectRainforests #AustralianRainforests
šæš± Happy New Year from all of us at Rainforest Rescue! š±šæā
We hope youāre enjoying a peaceful and restorative holiday season. ā
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As we step into 2025, weāre filled with hope and gratitude for all that weāve achieved together for the rainforests. Hereās to a year of new growth, positive change, and continued collective action for a greener, more sustainable future šš.ā
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Thank you for being an essential part of the journey. We canāt wait to continue working together to protect our precious rainforests, support wildlife, and create lasting change š³šŖ.ā
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Weāre taking a short break and will be back on Monday, 6 January.ā
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#HappyNewYear #RainforestRescue #ProtectRainforestsForever #TogetherForNature #PlantARainforest #TreesAreTheAnswer #DaintreeRainforest #Daintree #FarNorthQueensland #Biodiversity #Conservation
As the sun sets on 2024, we`re taking a moment to reflect with immense pride and gratitude š.ā
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Together, we`ve reached incredible milestones that are setting new standards for rainforest conservation and restoration in the Daintree and Wet Tropics of Far North Queensland.ā
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With your continued support, weāre excited for 2025, where weāll push forward to protect and restore these precious rainforests, ensuring their biodiversity is protected forever š.ā
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Happy New Year! ā
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š·: Martin Stringer ā
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#DaintreeRainforest #RainforestGuardian #LoveTrees #NewYear #Conservation #Environment #ConservationJobs #TreesAreTheAnswer #Daintree #DaintreeNationalPark #PlantTrees #MoreTrees #Donate #SupportNotForProfits #LandManagement #LoveForests #TeamWork #ConservationGoals #Biodiversity #FNQ #WetTropics #Rainforests #ClimateChange @daintreediscovery @destinationdaintree @portdouglas #AustralianRainforest @qldparks @destinationdaintree @portdouglasdaintree @portdouglasuncovered @cairnstourism @cairnsaustralia @theclimatecouncil ā
#CritterCorner: one of the smallest and most dazzling kingfishers in Australia, the Azure Kingfisher (Ceyx azureus) is often found in the Daintree. Have you seen one š? ā
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They are easily identified by their deep blue feathers, distinct white spots on the sides of their necks, some blue-violet streaks on the breast area and flanks, and red feet with only two forward toes. The sexes are visually similar, while the young birds have a darker cap and are their colours are generally duller.ā
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Keep your eyes peeled in the rainforest š.ā
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Discover more online: www.rainforestrescue.org.au/critter-corner-the-azure-kingfisher (link in bio).ā
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š·: Allen Sheatherā
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#AzureKingfisher #Kingfisher #DaintreeBirds #BirdsOfAustralia #RainforestBirds #AustralianBirds #DaintreeRainforest #DaintreeWildlife #Wildlife #FNQ #RainforestWildlife @birdlifeoz @birdsinbackyards @birdsofaustralia @wettropicsworldheritage @qldparks
Every dollar you donate before the 1st of January 2025 will be matched dollar-for-dollar, doubling your impact to purchase, protect and restore 110 Cape Tribulation Rd as a future haven for native wildlife š±šš³.ā
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Thanks to the generosity of #PartnersForProtection at North Queensland Wildlife Trust, @worldofscratch and @backcountryblissadventures we now have a $72k Matched Fund Pool. ā
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Double your impact, donate now: www.rainforestrescue.org.au/lot-110 (link in bio)ā š±šš³.ā
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#CapeTribulation #CapeTribulationRoad #CapeTribulationLand #Daintree #DaintreeRainforest #AustralianRainforest #AncientRainforest #FNQ #Conservation #Reforestation #ClimateChange #Biodiversity #ConservationGoals #Flora #Fauna #DaintreeWildlife #Ecosystems #DaintreeRiver #RestoreDaintree #Donate
For all of you seeking quality R&R these holidays, head to the Daintree. And if such a visit isn`t an option at the moment, get your headphones and head out for a slow walk, lazy couch time, and/or some meditation time with this Daintree Rainforest tune š§šæ.ā
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Nature is a great source of feeling good š.
Merry everything from the entire team here, at Rainforest Rescue. We hope your holidays are filled with love and laughter.ā
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A heartfelt thank you for your incredible support throughout 2024. Your commitment to protecting our precious rainforests has made all the difference ā we couldnāt do this vital work without you ššæšš³.ā
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Rainforest Rescue is closed from 5pm on Friday 20 December 2024, reopening at 9am on Monday 6 January 2025.ā
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Together, we are protecting rainforests forever. Thank you for being part of this movement!ā
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#ProtectRainforestsForever #DaintreeRainforest #TreesAreTheAnswer #FarNorthQueensland #MerryEverything
With your help we can begin a new era of restoration š±š³.ā
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Every dollar you gift before the 1st of January 2025 will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to 72k, thanks to the generosity of our #PartnersForProtection at North Queensland Wildlife Trust, @worldofscratch and @backcountryblissadventures ššā
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Double your impact to purchase, protect and restore this vital property as a future haven for native wildlife - donate today at www.rainforestrescue.org.au/lot-110 (link in bio).ā
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#CapeTribulation #CapeTribulationRoad #CapeTribulationLand #Daintree #DaintreeRainforest #AustralianRainforest #AncientRainforest #FNQ #Conservation #Reforestation #ClimateChange #Biodiversity #ConservationGoals #Flora #Fauna #DaintreeWildlife #Ecosystems #DaintreeRiver #RestoreDaintree #Donate
#CritterCorner: Although they are not the flying and fire breathing kind, Boydās forest dragons (Lophosaurus boydii, formerly Hypsilurus boydii) are the beautiful rainforest reptiles endemic to the Wet Tropics of Far North Queensland š¦š. ā
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It`s likely they arrived from Southeast Asia when a land bridge to New Guinea existed during an ice age (roughly 20,000 years ago).ā
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Discover more online: www.rainforestrescue.org.au/critter-corner-boyds-forest-dragon (link in bio) š. ā
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š·: Martin Stringer ā
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#BoydsForestDragons #ForestDragons #DaintreeReptiles #FNQ #RainforestWildlife #DaintreeRainforest #QueenslandReptiles #WetTropics #LoveDaintree #Wildlife #ProtectRainforest #Dragons #Reptiles #AustralianWildlife
In an exciting and vital conservation effort, we`ve recently received a batch of Syzygium glenum seeds from the North Coast Regional Botanic Garden in Coffs Harbour. This species, listed as endangered, is a rare gem in the plant world and holds a significant place in the delicate ecosystems of Australiaās rainforests š±šš³.ā
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This incredible contribution is thanks to two specimens they received from Lyndley Craven. One of these trees is now fruiting, allowing for the collection of viable seeds. It`s a testament to the collaboration between botanic gardens, nurseries, and conservation groups in preserving Australiaās native flora.ā
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Read the full article: www.rainforestrescue.org.au/syzygium-glenum (link in bio).ā
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@coffsharbourbotanicgarden #TreesAreTheAnswer #PlantARainforest #SyzygiumGlenum #NorthCoastRegionalBotanicGarden #CoffsHarbourBotanicGarden #PartnershipsForProtection #DaintreeRainforest #FarNorthQueensland #Conservation #Biodiversity
Every dollar you donate before the 1st of January 2025 will be matched dollar-for-dollar, doubling your impact to purchase, protect and restore 110 Cape Tribulation Rd as a future haven for native wildlife š±šš³.ā
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Thanks to the generosity of #PartnersForProtection at North Queensland Wildlife Trust, @worldofscratch and @backcountryblissadventures we now have a $72k Matched Fund Pool. ā
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Double your impact, donate now: www.rainforestrescue.org.au/lot-110 (link in bio)ā š±šš³.ā
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#CapeTribulation #CapeTribulationRoad #CapeTribulationLand #Daintree #DaintreeRainforest #AustralianRainforest #AncientRainforest #FNQ #Conservation #Reforestation #ClimateChange #Biodiversity #ConservationGoals #Flora #Fauna #DaintreeWildlife #Ecosystems #DaintreeRiver #RestoreDaintree #Donate
Our team here, at Rainforest Rescue, is taking a little break over the holidays. We`ll be closed from 5pm on Friday 20 December 2024, reopening at 9am on Monday 6 January 2025.ā
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Weāre excited for all the positive change weāll create together in 2025 ā thank you for being part of this journey with us š. ā
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#ProtectRainforestsForever #DaintreeRainforest #TreesAreTheAnswer #FarNorthQueensland #MerryEverything
To plant more trees, we need seedlings, land, and YOU. 110 Cape Tribulation Rd is perfect for replanting a rainforest, one seedling at a timeĀ š³š³š³.
Let`s do it together:Ā www.rainforestrescue.org.au/lot-110Ā (link in bio) š.
#CapeTribulation #CapeTribulationRoad #CapeTribulationLand #Daintree #DaintreeRainforest #AustralianRainforest #AncientRainforest #FNQ #Conservation #Reforestation #ClimateChange #Biodiversity #ConservationGoals #Flora #Fauna #DaintreeWildlife #Ecosystems #DaintreeRiver #RestoreDaintree #Donate
Through conversations with Rainforest Rescuers at events, feedback through our supporter survey, and anecdotes and comments on our social media pages, weāve drawn together perspectives that illustrate your view of the natural world and the state it is in. ā
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Many are deeply worried about the impacts of climate change, habitat loss and land clearing - what scientists are calling the age of the āAnthropocene Extinctionā and it`s here. ā
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We collectively care about the protection of the rainforests because we all understand the threats and want to ensure a better future for everyone š. ā ā
Read our recent article online to find out what else others are talking about: www.rainforestrescue.org.au/rainforest-conservation-and-hope-for-the-future (link in bio) š.ā
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š·: Martin Stringer ā
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#ClimateChange #PlantTrees #AnthropoceneExtinction #Anthropocene #ProtectRainforests #DaintreeRainforest #Daintree #Rainforest #Conservation #HabitatLoss #ConservationGoals #LoveDaintree #FNQ
We have the chance to protect and restore 110 Cape Tribulation Rd ā 30 hectares of the vital lowland Daintree habitat, with 25 hectares ready for rainforest regeneration š±šš³. ā
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Thanks to our generous #PartnersForProtection - North Queensland Wildlife Trust, @worldofscratch and @backcountryblissadventures - every donation you make before 1st of Jan 2025 will be MATCHED, dollar-for-dollar, up to $72,000!ā
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Double your impact and help us secure this land for wildlife today š±šš³.ā
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Donate now: www.rainforestrescue.org.au/lot-110 (link in bio)ā
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#CapeTribulation #CapeTribulationRoad #CapeTribulationLand #Daintree #DaintreeRainforest #AustralianRainforest #AncientRainforest #FNQ #Conservation #Reforestation #ClimateChange #Biodiversity #ConservationGoals #Flora #Fauna #DaintreeWildlife #Ecosystems #DaintreeRiver #RestoreDaintree #Donate
#CritterCorner: Spotted whistling-ducks (Dendrocygna guttata) are often found in small flocks in coastal wetlands and lagoons in Far North Queensland š¦ .
However, they can also be spotted in New Guinea and Philippines. ā
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These ducks form strong pair bonds, with both sexes participating in nest building and incubation š¦ š¦.ā
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Have you seen one š? ā
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š·: Allen Sheatherā
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#DucksOfTheDaintree #AustralianDucks #SpottedWhistlingDuck #DaintreeWildlife #DaintreeRainforest #FarNorthQueensland #FNQ #Queensland #Ducks #TropicalRainforest #AustralianRainforest #AncientRainforest @birdlifeoz @birdsinbackyards @birdsofaustralia
Food waste in landfill produces 8% of global greenhouse gas emissions š².ā
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In Australia, in 2020-21, we sent 2.96 million tonnes of packaging to landfill. If all this packaging was recycled, we could have reduced Australiaās greenhouse gas emissions by about 2.2 million tonnes. ā
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And thereās a simple solution to food and packaging waste: composting š.ā
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Join the composting movement and learn the ways you can turn waste into a nutrient-rich resource: www.compostconnect.org/compost-for-climate ā»ļø.ā
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šØ: @compost.connectā
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#CompostConnect #ClimateChange #Compost # Composting #Recycling #Conservation #Landfill #ProtectRainforests #AustralianRainforests
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