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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.
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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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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We are very sorry, but we are forced to postpone this walk due to flooding and more bad weather forecasted. We hope to see you at the December market.
Hi All!
Don't forget to come visit us this weekend at the @emuplainsmarket in Balnarring on the 19th of November.
Join us for guided walks through restored bushland with experts available to provide education and information on restoration and habitat as well as answer any questions you may have about projects, campaigns and issues.
The market is a a great event in it self, we hope to see many of you there and encourage you to come visit our set up. Bring the kids and family, it should be a fun and engaging event!
for more info, check out the flyer posted, https://www.emuplainsmarket.com.au/ or contact us through our socials
#lovethepen #birdsofprey #raptors #saveourowls #rodenticide #australianfauna #BiodiversityMonth #nativeorchids #revegetation #australiannatives #australianwildflowers #natureconnection #australianwildlife #habitatrestoration #habitat #morningtonpeninsula #balnarring #emuplains #emuplainsmarket #habitatrestore #aussiebush
As the weekend approaches we would like to remind you of our guided walks scheduled for this upcoming Sunday. Come visit a site revegetated 12 years ago by @mp_koalas and the HRF, to witness the changes and biodiversity brought back into the area with a little love and care.
Experts will be onsite to answer any questions and can help you address any restoration projects you may be planning.
scan the QR code or check out the event link below to secure your spot, as this is a private residence, numbers must be finalised prior to the day.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/restored-forest-guided-walk-tickets-433465947317
#birdlife #birdlifeoz #lovethepen #birdsofprey #raptors #australianfauna #BiodiversityMonth #revegetation #nativeorchids #australianflora #australianorchids #habitatrestoration #australianwildlife #aussieanimals #habitat #habitatrestore #habitatrestoration
We are looking forward to seeing you at our upcoming free event, showcasing some restored habitat on the Peninsula.
The private land was revegetated 12 years ago through the efforts of @mp_koalas, Habitat Restoration Fund www.hrfund.org and the community and highlights the improvements to biodiversity and environmental properties through the restoration and healing of the land.
Come join us for a guided walk onsite with experts to answer your questions and show off the renewed value of the area through the flora and fauna present.
This is a private property and numbers must be finalised prior to the day, to ensure you are able to visit, please scan the QR code or access the event page below.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/restored-forest-guided-walk-tickets-433465947317
#birdlife #birdlifeoz #lovethepen #birdsofprey #raptors #australianfauna #BiodiversityMonth #revegetation #nativeorchids #australianflora #australianorchids #habitatrestoration #australianwildlife #aussieanimals #habitat #habitatrestore #habitatrestoration
Hi All!
November is shaping up to be a great month for activities and we are proud to welcome you to @emuplainsmarket in Balnarring on the 19th of November for guided walks through restored bushland with experts available to provide education and information on restoration and habitat as well as answer any questions you may have about projects, campaigns and issues.
The market is a a great event in it self, we hope to see many of you there and encourage you to come visit our set up. Bring the kids and family, it should be a fun and engaging event!
for more info, check out the flyer posted, https://www.emuplainsmarket.com.au/ or contact us through our socials
#lovethepen #birdsofprey #raptors #saveourowls #rodenticide #australianfauna #BiodiversityMonth #nativeorchids #revegetation #australiannatives #australianwildflowers #natureconnection #australianwildlife #habitatrestoration #habitat #morningtonpeninsula #balnarring #emuplains #emuplainsmarket
Hi All,
An interesting read from Mornington Peninsula News Group highlighting the dangers of secondary poisoning on native wildlife, especially our amazing owls!, from the use rodenticides.
There is such a large chorus of people supporting the regulation and banning of second generation anti-coagulant rodenticides, which can linger inside targeted species and transfer up the food chain into our crucial and critical apex predators such as powerful owls.
Australia is one of the few western countries where these chemicals are still permitted and are easily available from your local hardware stores with little information given on the harm they cause.
If you would like to help address this issue, please check out our 'Owl Safe' campaign at our website to learn more (links below)
https://www.mpnews.com.au/2022/10/24/birds-fall-prey-to-poisons/
https://hrfund.org/the-silent-killer-raptors-and-rodenticide/
photo courtesy of @estebanthenatureman
#birdlife #birdlifeoz #birdlifeaustralia #deakinenviro #nosgars #nosgar #nosgars #lovethepen #birdsofprey #raptors #saveourowls #rodenticide #rodentcontrol #creaturefeature #australianfauna #BiodiversityMonth #australiannatives #natureconnection #aussiebush #wildmelbourne #notforprofit #bushregeneration #owls #owlstagram
Hi All!
We have more great opportunities to share with you that will get you out in nature with some amazing experts in flora, fauna and bushland management!
@ourpeninsula @ourpeninsula (Mornington Peninsula Shire) are hosting a series of walks throughout November at reserves with great speakers where you can discover everything from birds, flora to habitat!
Check out their socials and the picture shared here for more info, and be sure to RSVP to secure your spot!
#lovethepen #BiodiversityMonth #revegetation #nativeorchids #australianorchids #australianflora #indigenousplants #wildlifegarden #australianwildflowers #australiannatives #natureconnection #aussiebush #wildmelbourne #wildlifeconservation #morningtonpeninsula #habitat