2005 newsletters

Summer 2005 (PDF 2.7mb)

Summer 2005

• Our latest purchase – another bit of the outback
  Our latest reserve, Cravens Peak, is ‘just down the road’ from Ethabuka Reserve in far-western  Queensland.
• Anchors in the landscape
  A long-term perspective on the role of Bush Heritage reserves in providing a genuine conservation solution.
• Weeds, work and sticky date pudding
  Wendy Radford was a volunteer at the recent weeding blitz at Charles Darwin Reserve, Western Australia
• From the CEO
  Bush Heritage has secured its 21st reserve – Cravens Peak – and it's stunning.

Spring 2005 (PDF 1.5mb)

Spring 2005

• Rain at Ethabuka? I’d like to see that!
  Julian Fennessy, Paul Foreman and Murray Haseler explain the remarkable event that brought life back to Ethabuka
• Flight from Ethabuka
  Supporter Jane Lennon recounts her journey from Ethabuka after the rain. Over a few days the rainfall total climbed over 120 mm, roads were declared impassable and staff and supporters were marooned.
• Eurardy – wild with flowers
  Bush Heritage Conservation Programs Manager Paul Foreman provides an update on Eurardy and the bumper wildflower season expected.
• From the CEO
  Many parts of Australia have been blessed by good rain in recent months and Bush Heritage properties in NSW, Queensland and Western Australia are no exception.

Winter 2005 (PDF 4mb)

Winter 2005

• Our wildflower haven, Eurardy, soon to be protected
  Once again your outstanding generosity will save a special part of Australia.
• As the dust settles…
  Alastair Dermer and Karen Harrland on their first summer at Ethabuka.
• The secret life of a volunteer ranger
  Joelle Metcalf and Julian Fennessy on the vital importance of volunteer rangers.
• Impressions of Burrin Burrin Reserve
  In June 2003 photographer Wayne Lawler spent several days at Burrin Burrin Reserve.
• Making a good thing even better
  Leigh Whisson and Jackie Courtenay need help with weed control at Charles Darwin Reserve.
• From the CEO

Autumn 2005 (PDF 1.5mb)

Autumn 2005

• A wildflower treasure chest will be the next reserve
  The spring wildflower displays in south-west Western Australia are legendary.
• Gondwana Link: your new reserve
  Your gifts have helped to buy and protect two new properties in Australia’s only internationally recognised biodiversity hotspot.
• Mareeba Wetland Foundation and Bush Heritage
  Conservation Programs Manager Stuart Cowell explains a new partnership.
• Work begins at Reedy Creek Reserve
  Mel Sheppard and Steve Heggie, Reserve Managers at Reedy Creek Reserve in Queensland, are now on the job.
• From the CEO