Big Scrub Rainforest Conservancy

Big Scrub Rainforest Conservancy (BSRC) was formed in 1993 as the community’s response to overcoming threats to the survival of the remaining remnants of critically endangered lowland subtropical rainforest in the Big Scrub region of north-eastern NSW. Originally known as Big Scrub Landcare, the organisation underwent a name change in late 2022.

BSRC is the voice of the rainforest.

BSRC’s mission is to promote, facilitate and undertake long-term restoration and ongoing care of critically endangered lowland subtropical rainforest.

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Climate Force

ClimateForce was established in 2017 to contribute towards making sustainability more accessible.

To launch ClimateForce, founder Barney Swan and the SPEC team successfully skied to the South Geographic Pole over 60 days and 1000km. Their mission to conduct a sledge-hauling expedition entirely on renewable energy was an extraordinary success. The net-positive journey demonstrated a NASA-designed solar ice-melter, hydro flasks, and biofuels robust enough to work in one of the world’s harshest environments. Echoing the message that if they can make efforts in Antarctica, we can develop more sustainably all around the globe.

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Daintree Life

Daintree Life started as a way to showcase the unique Daintree region in 2017 via social media. From there (on the suggestion of a friend), it developed into a specific project concept in early 2018. After much planning and liaising, it progressed to the next stage as a business model – identifying key areas and then revegetating those areas.

Daintree Life’s mission is Planting for the future. Their vision is to promote positive outcomes in the heart of the Daintree Rainforest via education, as well as having a goal of planting 500,000 trees by 2030.

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Great Barrier Reef Legacy (GBRL) delivers groundbreaking projects, innovative research, and inspiring educational content to engage the public, support science and accelerate actions vital to the preservation of coral reefs.

Built on over 35 years of expedition, tourism, multimedia, and research experience on the Great Barrier Reef, GBRL’s team has extensive knowledge of the reef and is comprised of dedicated and skilled volunteers with an unwavering commitment to protecting our reefs.

Rainforest Rescue and GBRL work together to expand coastal rainforest habitat while also improving water quality for the benefit of a healthier Reef.

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Jabalbina Yalanji Aboriginal Corporation (JYAC) is the registered Cultural Heritage Body for Eastern Kuku Yalanji Bama ensuring the landscape of Kuku Yalanji Bubu (lands) is both environmentally and culturally secure.

Jabalbina works closely with its Kuku Yalanji Traditional Owners to ensure the maintenance of Kuku Yalanji Bama culture through a number of programs and projects on and off Country.

Rainforest Rescue has worked with Jabalbina on restoration and land management projects and we are working forwards on emerging projects that will best support restoration and traditional owners working for and on country.

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The Queensland Conservation Council Inc. (QCC) is the peak body for community environment groups in Queensland. They work together with fellow conservationists across the state to engage organisations, communities and individuals to defend nature for current and future generations.  Since 1969 they have worked with our members, supporters and the community to protect, conserve and sustain Queensland’s unique environments.

They achieve our goals by advocating solutions to government, engaging with the community and informing through the media. They hold governments and companies to account and ensure their activities don’t damage nature or the climate.

Their campaigns and policies are always based on the best available science. They are not associated with any political party, but they play an active part in our democratic system, encouraging all political leaders to improve their policies and performance on environmental issues.

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Rainforest Rescue and QTFN work together on restoration and conservation projects, with a shared goal of increased conservation and biodiversity outcomes for Nature.

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Terrain NRM is an environmental management organisation working in Australia’s Wet Tropics region of Far North Queensland. As one of Australia’s leading natural resource management bodies, their vision is to empower our communities to create a thriving and sustainable Wet Tropics.

Since 2003 Terrain NRM have been working with over 50 organisations and hundreds of farmers and land managers to develop and implement a range of projects varying in scale from $30,000 to $15,000,000.

With the Great Barrier Reef in the global spotlight and right on our doorstep, Terrain have been extensively involved in implementing reef water quality programs over the past 10 years, reaching over 80% of farmland in the Wet Tropics.

Collaboration is at the heart of everything Terrain NRM does.

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The Wet Tropics Management Authority (WTMA), formed in 1992, fulfills Australia’s international obligation to protect, conserve, present, rehabilitate and pass on the World Heritage Area to future generations.

WTMA is jointly funded by the Australian and Queensland governments. They maintain strong community networks and collaborate with land managers, including Traditional Owners, and conservation, research, tourism, and community sectors. Through these partnerships, WTMA works towards addressing a range of natural and human-induced threats to this irreplaceable natural resource.

Importantly, WTMA encourages partners, communities, and visitors to the region to protect this special place for future generations.

Please visit their site to learn more about their important work.