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The following plant nurseries specialise in Rainforest Plants.

For rainforest plants from Norhtern NSW

Lismore/Byron Bay area

Firewheel Rainforest Nursery
Specialising in plants from the Big Scrub
telephone: (02) 6689 5013 or 02 6689 5246
email: info@firewheelnursery.com
web: www.firewheelnursery.com

Byron Bay/Mullumbimby area

Mullumbimby Creek Nursery
Lot 2 Yankee Creek Road via Wilson Creek Road Mullumbimby.
Local native plants by appointment only.
telephone: (02) 6684 1703
email: bgreen@mcnativenursery.com.au
web: www.mcnativenursery.com.au

Rainforest Rescue Receives Community Development Fund Grant

Rainforest Rescue has been given a much needed boost towards restoring the Big Scrub rainforest remnants by receiving a grant through the Australia Post/Landcare Community Development Grants program.

With the grant of $3,257 Rainforest Rescue look forward to extending their efforts to restore the Booyong Flora near Bangalow with a focus on tree planting and the removal of weeds from the reserve.

Since 1999 Rainforest Rescue have been working with the Big Scrub Rainforest Landcare Group to restore the remnants of the Big Scrub. Once the largest sub-tropical rainforest in Australia, now only 1% of the Big Scrub remains as scattered remnants found between Byron Bay, Lennox Head, Ballina and Lismore. Yet these small areas contain the highest diversity of any ecosystem in NSW including fifty threatened species of flora and fauna. It’s vital that these remnants of the Big Scrub be cared for. That means fighting an ongoing war on invading weeds as well as expanding the area of rainforest by planting trees.

The Australia Post/Landcare Community Development Grants differ from many other grants in that they help groups to make their ‘wish lists’ a reality. Groups have the option of putting the money towards any aspect of their important landcare work.

Communities can use the money to undertake a project, or they can buy much needed tools and equipment, participate in training or produce promotional material to raise awareness and encourage more community members to get involved in landcare.

Kelvin Davies, Executive Officer of Rainforest Rescue said “we’re delighted that our application was successful. This funding will give us a great boost and provide real benefits for our local community and the environment.”

Landcare Australia Chief Executive Officer, Brian Scarsbrick, said “the aim of these grants is to help groups build on their community environmental efforts. Australia Post’s support has enabled Rainforest Rescue to spend the money where it is most needed,” Mr Scarsbrick said.

Byron Bay’s Postal Manager Greg Hensel, said “We’re very proud to partner with Landcare Australia to help local groups like Rainforest Rescue, across the country protect and nurture their own unique environments.“

Other communities interested in applying for the Australia Post/Landcare Community Development Grant should visit www.landcareonline.com or visit their local Australia post outlet.