Scientific research suggests that the White Lemuroid Possum native to Queensland’s Daintree rainforest may have become the first mammal to become extinct due to man-made global warming. The cute white furred possum (Hemibelideus lemuroids) has not been seen by researchers since 2005.

Professor Steve Williams, director of the Centre for Tropical Biodiversity and Climate Change at James Cook University, said that the white lemuroid possum was identified as highly vulnerable five years ago. Read the rest of this entry »

By Julie Olsen

Explore a little of the ‘Big Scrub‘ from Byron Bay to Lismore. Julie Olsen unearths a treasure trove of local rainforest delights. If you’re into rainforest, Byron Bay and Lismore offer the perfect base from which to explore the little-known beauties of northern New South Wales.

Get ready to be swept off your feet as you meander along cute country roads between Byron Bay and Lismore. Read the rest of this entry »

To coincide with the launch of a range of tasty new Muesli bars and “Walkabout” mixes, Brookfarm have partnered with Rainforest Rescue to protect rainforest habitat for the critically endangered Cassowary in far north Queensland’s Daintree Rainforest.

“We always wanted to create unique, sustainable agriculture and we’ve planted thousands of rainforest tress on our property. Our support for Rainforest Rescue’s Daintree Buyback and Protect Forever Project is just another step towards closing the sustainability loop,” said Brookfarm co-owner, Martin Brook. Read the rest of this entry »

According to Rita Sastrawan, International Communications Coordinator for Borneo Orangutan Survival International, the establishment of new oil-palm plantations is the single biggest threat to Orangutans in Indonesia’s Kalimantan and Sumatra. Read the rest of this entry »

Rare and Threatened Plants identified by Bob Jago, Environmental Officer, Cairns Regional Council, on Lot 14 Daly Road, RP 740684 (property # 10); evidence of the property’s use by the endangered Southern Cassowary and examples of other interesting plants on the property. Read the rest of this entry »

Huhtamaki has renewed its partnership with Rainforest Rescue donating 1% of sales on selected items within its range of biodegradable and compostable products known as BioWare to the Daintree Buyback and Protect Forever Project. Read the rest of this entry »

Well known for their luxury adventures into inspiring parts of the world, Abercrombie & Kent have recently partnered with not for profit organisation, Rainforest Rescue, to protect one of Australia’s most inspirational regions, the ancient rainforests of the Daintree. Read the rest of this entry »

Brightspace Art Gallery, St Kilda Melbourne - February 14, 2009. This Valentine’s Day, Rainforest Rescue invites you to attend its Art Auction and Fundraiser at Brightspace in St Kilda Melbourne, exhibiting up to 30 well known and upcoming artists in support of rainforest conservation. We will be adding information to the Blog as the event date draws nearer. Please visit our Melbourne Art Auction page.

With more and more organisations wanting to offset their carbon emmissions there has been a correspoding proliferation of offset providers. The Australian Government has been warning businesses in this area that they need to be careful about ensuring that their claims are valid. Read the rest of this entry »

Rainforest Rescue has just launched it’s new look website - www.rainforestrescue.org.au. Please check it out and let us know what you think. We’ve made it easier to navigate and we’ve added this blog. We’ve also stepped up the security in our shop and moved it to a new address - https://shop.rainforestrescue.org.au/ where you can purchase our Plant a Rainforest, Daintree & Ecuador Gift Cards and make donations easily and more securely.