Become a member because Aussie animals need homes too!
The Habitat Restoration Fund (HRF) was created in 2006, by a group of people who wanted to take a more hands on approach to preserving their local environment.
The fund was established on Boonwurrung and Bunurong land. We pay our respects to elders past and present and extend our respect to indigenous people who are present today.
HRF is unique to other environmental protection groups because:
- Our focus is the on-ground implementation of projects.
- We organise the long term maintenance and legal protection of projects up-front to ensure long lasting positive impacts.
- We work on private as well as public land.
- We employ professional environmental contractors to work alongside volunteers.
- We provide opportunities for disadvantaged people to get involved in meaningful activities.
- We are non-political.
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With your help, we can provide homes for Aussie animals
Our Aims
The Habitat Restoration Fund was created to enhance our natural ecosystems on both private and public land.
We aim to:
- Reconnect fragmented ecosystems by revegetating corridors
- Educate school children and the general community about the importance of preserving habitats for wildlife.
- Repair habitats for endangered flora and fauna through weed control, revegetation and more.
- Repair wetlands, creeks and river ecosystems
- Form an active, cooperative and supportive relationship between community groups, Governments and environmental stakeholders
- Involve the general community in meaningful ‘hands-on’ projects.
Wildlife on the Brink
Australia has one of the worst extinction rates in the world.
More than 1000 species of flora and fauna have been driven to extinction since European settlement. Some species being proclaimed extinct as early as the 1850’s. We currently have hundreds of species at immediate risk on extinction. Land-clearing, feral animals, weeds and pollution continue to destroy their habitat.Â
Having once inhabited large areas of Australia, these animals are now only found in a handful of isolated locations. Once the habitat is gone, dependent species of wildlife go with it.
Just 0.1% of the original native grassland habitat is life in Australia. 70% of wetlands are already gone, and most of what is left is severely degraded by weeds and agricultural practices. This has decimated water-dependent birds, fish and frogs across the country.
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The Mornington Peninsula: Through the eyes of a naturalist Tom H Sault
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Peninsula Perspectives: Vegetation on the Mornington Peninsula Winty Calder 1975
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A Journey Along Balcombe Creek, Winty Calder
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Board Members
Greg Fitzgerald
After Greg realised how much stress the natural systems are under, he joined the HRF wanting to make a difference. With years of enjoyment from the bush, he believes the great thing about HRF is that they get the work done and use all available resources for the betterment of the natural habitats.
Barbara Long
Barb has a passion for projects that combine community involvement and the environmental rehabilitation of ecosystems. She brings compliance and governance skills to the HRF and an understanding of the importance of effective communication with key stakeholders; industry, government and community.
Sarah Hudson
A board member of the HRF since 2008 Sarah was drawn to the philosophy behind the organisation in providing wildlife corridors for our native fauna. She is passionate about the environment and sustainability and hopes that the HRF can truly make a difference in the world.
Joan Pittendrigh
Jo has been in love with the bush for as long as she can remember. With great concern she has witnessed the bush areas around Melbourne face increasing pressure. She joined HRF because we need organisations to help save and repair the ever diminishing areas we have left of our indigenous habitat.
Michael Naphtali
Michael became interested in habitat restoration when he worked on his property in Red Hill. He now wants to see the Mornington Peninsula free of pines, pittosporums and all other woody weeds.
Daniel Brindley
As an Environmental Advisor and UNAA award recipient, Daniel has always been in close contact with the natural environment, having grown up on the family property in the middle of Greens Bush National Park and mentored by prominent environmentalists.
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Come down to the Red Hill South Landcare AGM this saturday for a free event including the very special talk from Deakin University's Powerful Owl aficionado @nick.carter182 to discuss their work to research and protect the threatened Powerful Owls! Certain to be Incredibly knowledgeable and interesting to any one listening!
For more info, use the link below
https://mplandcare.org.au/event/powerful-owls-on-the-peninsula-red-hill-south-agm/
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Attention conservation enthusiast!,
Melbourne Uni is hosting a Free lecture on the rapid loss of species and degradation of ecosystems. Discussing the causes of the biodiversity crisis, what we can do and what the risk are if we continue down this path.
With Prof Moira O'Bryan, Dean of Science hosting this lecture with Amanda Martin, CEO of Australian Environmental Grantmakers Network, Prof Brendan Wintle from Ecosystems and Forest Science, Dr Jenny Gray, CEO of Zoos Victoria and Dr Jack Pascoe, Conservation and Research Manager at Conservation Ecology Centre.
Use the link below to secure your seat at the Glen Davis Building @ Melbourne Uni on 7/6/22
https://events.unimelb.edu.au/science/event/15162-biodiversity-loss-a-global-crisis?fbclid=IwAR1R09839e0lHFnoDuwW4-XAusFeCqMKLWJKDmJOm-Zu1QAG2fHKteQnJV4
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Amazing time last night @moonlitsanctuary Thanks everyone for coming down and experiencing an after dark tour with the amazing guides!
It was soo much getting together and embracing the chilly night air to meet some awesome wildlife up close and personal!
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Come join us for a night time tour of Mornington Peninsulas Moonlit Sanctuary!
Come meet the amazing team of passionate experts, with more than 70 different species present on site including birds, reptile, dingoes and many more, including endangered species!
places are limited, please rsvp to secure your spot
https://hrfund.org/upcoming_events/guided-walk-dromana-copy/
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Come join us at Moonlit Sanctuary on the 26th of May for a habitat tour of the amazing and award winning site!
Get a close up look at Australia's amazing animals, many under threat outside of the sanctuary such as Dingo, Barn Owl, Wombat and many more in a safe environment with people who genuinely care about the welfare and wellbeing of their life and habitat
Its sure to be a great night out and we look forward to seeing you there.
Bookings are essential and places limited
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Come join the HRF and other like minded environmental groups at the Dromana Climate festival on 22nd of April!
There will be environmental exhibits, local projects and environmental organisations on site and a special screening of "Regenerating Australia" and "2040" from the award winning film maker Damon Gameau!
Please use the QR code to secure you place on the day or use the link below
The team are looking forward to seeing you at the event and hope you can make it!
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