LOT 41 IS A STUNNING EXAMPLE OF INTACT DAINTREE RAINFOREST
Because of you, it will be protected forever.
Thanks to your support, we have doubled the size of the protected area in the Cape Kimberley Wildlife Corridor.
The Daintree is one of the most significant ecosystems in the world. It is a living museum and a place of profound and unique beauty which we must protect and conserve. This region of the wet tropics contains some of the greatest biodiversity of flora, fauna and includes many of the most unique animals in the world.
Lot 41 Cape Tribulation Rd, Kimberley is a stunning example of intact Daintree rainforest…
The 18.6 ha property is like being in a giant cathedral. It’s a place of spiritual connectivity. A place where you feel more in touch with your own nature—our true, spiritual nature—and in utter awe of nature’s beauty.
The previous owner of Lot 41, Tony, has lived here for over 20 years. Sadly, his wife Cheryll passed away in 2022.
For many years, Tony and Cheryll were working to make their property a nature refuge, however, with Cheryll’s passing, Tony came to us and wanted to ensure that the property is protected forever when, one day, he passes away.
Under the terms of the purchase, Tony will have the option of continuing to live on the property and be its custodian, effectively continuing the legacy of both Cheryll and himself.
We are truly humbled by this.
BY HELPING US TO PURCHASE THIS PROPERTY YOU HAVE DOUBLED THE AMOUNT OF CONSERVED LAND IN THE CAPE KIMBERLEY WILDLIFE CORRIDOR.
Lot 41 is ideally located right next to the National Park and is adjacent to other Rainforest Rescue properties in the Milky Pine Refuge, which is within the Cape Kimberley Wildlife Corridor. This purchase has further contributed to these properties and enhanced connectivity by expanding the refuge and wildlife corridor.
This purchase is history in the making, both in the significant capital involved, and how this biodiversity-rich property is a significant acquisition for the nature corridor and for the overall environmental protection of the Daintree.
Below is a map showing the existing corridor with Lot 41 outlined in aqua, Rainforest Rescue refuges in red, and other purchased properties in purple.
Thank you for helping us secure Lot 41 and expand the wildlife corridor.
PURCHASED PROPERTIES
It’s in our nature to protect. With the help of Rainforest Rescuers – people like you – we are significantly protecting pristine habitat for Nature and achieving strong wins for biodiversity. Visit our Properties Rescued page for a full list of properties protected by Rainforest Rescue since 1999.
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#ForestFlora: Although fungi, which includes yeasts, rusts, smuts, mildews, moulds, and mushrooms, isn`t technically a part of flora or fauna and inhabits its own category of organisms, we want to tell you a little about Yellow Bridal Veil (Phallus multicolor), a species of fungus in the family Phallaceae or “stinkhorns” 🍄.
The fruit body of this alien-looking fungus is characterised by a cone or bell-shaped cap on a stalk and a delicate “lace skirt” (indusium) that hangs from beneath the cap almost reaching the ground. This ‘lace skirt’ grows mostly through the night, and spends around 10 to 15 hours fully unfolding. Have you ever spent time watching it 👀?
Head over to our website to learn more: www.rainforestrescue.org.au/forest-flora-yellow-bridal-veil (link in bio) 💚.
📸: Martin Stringer Photography
#ForestFungi #YellowBridalVeil #YellowNettedStinkhorn #PhallusMulticolor #Mushroom #Fungi #Daintree #DaintreeRainforest #ProtectRainforestsForever #ProtectTheDaintree #StinkHorns #AustralianMushrooms #Conservation #MushroomsOfInstagram #FungiOfInstagram #Flora #AustralianFlora
Do you know how to tell the difference between a Cane Toad (Rhinella marina) and a native frog? What about a tadpole and a ‘toadpole’?
Cane toads:
🚨 Cane toads begin their life in long, jelly-like strings called clutches (see picture 1). Each clutch can contain between 8,000 and 35,000 eggs and females may lay up to 2 clutches per year – that’s up to 70,000 baby toads per breeding female, per year 🤯.
🚨 Cane toad tadpoles are shiny black on top and have an opaque dark bluish grey or black sheen to their belly. They have an oval shaped body, are pointed at the snout and are often broad across the gills. They have opaque nostrils and a short tail that appears thin due to a transparent frill with no spots, patterns, or colour. They are approximately 30mm in length.
Native frogs:
🐸 There are over 240 species of native frog in Australia, and many begin life in lumps of jelly or foam in water among vegetation, but some prefer to lay their eggs in trees or on land. Frog egg clutches are typically much smaller than that of toads, ranging from just 16 eggs for the Corroboree Frog to nearly 4000 for the Bleating Tree Frog, for example.
🐸 Eggs and tadpoles vary in appearance depending on the species, as do incubation/hatching times. Native frog tadpoles are a variety of shapes and sizes, often larger than Cane toad tadpoles. Some species, such as the Spotted Marsh Frog tadpole, can look similar to Cane Toad tadpoles, so please don’t ID on colour alone.
To learn more about tadpole ID, as well as the differences between juvenile and adult Frogs and Toads, visit @WatergumCommunity website: watergum.org/cane-toad-or-native-frog
There’s also some great information available at feralscan.org.au/toadscan
#CaneToads #InvasiveSpecies #NativeFrogs #ProtectBiodiversity #ProtectRainforestsForever #ProtectRainforestsForever #Ecosystems #Rainforests #Daintree #CaneToadsOfInstagram #NatureReserve #ProtectRainforestsForever
We`re doubling our impact with less, with the help of data 🤓.
Everyday, we are surrounded by data that can help deepen our understanding of the environment and help us be more effective with the funding our supporters provide. For example, we need resources such as water, organic fertiliser and pest control to aid restoration plots. In reviewing the data, we identified some quick wins that our land management and nursery teams have implemented to lessen the demand for these resources.
This is very exciting, because when we scale this up across all the restoration plots over a longer period of time, we can see capital savings that we reallocate into other projects. We can achieve more with less!
Learn more about how we do it on our website: rainforestrescue.org.au/measuring-our-impact-doing-more-with-data (link in bio).
@jamescookuniversity #Daintree #AustralianRainforest #DaintreeRainforest #Conservation #Restoration #ProtectRainforests #ProtectDaintree #LoveDaintree #NativeNursery #ThrivingNature
Come reconnect with the Daintree and plant trees with us on Saturday, 18 May 2024 🌱🌳.
You don`t need much to join - grab your water bottle; sturdy closed-toed shoes, sun-safe attire, an eagerness to get your hands dirty and your free ticket! Register here: rainforestrescue.org.au/2024-planting (link in bio) 💚
#DaintreeRainforest #TreePlanting #PlantATree #AustralianRainforest #FNQ #NativeNursery #Conservation #Queensland #AustralianTrees #TreesAreTheAnswer #TimeToGrow #PlantARainforest #RR25 #TheBestTimeIsNow
The Daintree is Australia’s largest and most biodiverse rainforest - it has existed far longer than any other rainforest on the planet 🌳🌳🌳. It`s kind of a BIG deal! No wonder so many of us want to protect it.
Together, we can help extend Nature Refuges and expand Wildlife Corridors, allowing the native fauna and flora to thrive… FOREVER.
Wouldn`t that be amazing? We are already doing it, but we can only do it with your help.
Consider becoming a Rainforest Guardian today: rainforestrescue.org.au/rainforest-guardians (link in bio) 💚.
#RainforestGuardian #ProtectRainforest #DaintreeRainforest #AustralianRainforest #Conservation #DaintreeWildlife #NatureRefuge #WildlifeCorridors #PlantTrees #DaintreeNature #Donate
It`s Earth Day 🌏💚.
Today (and every day!), we want to help showcase ways that you can support conservation efforts and environmental protection.
This year, the theme for Earth Day is Planet vs. Plastics.
For the 54th edition of Earth Day, @earthdaynetwork, the organiser of Earth Day, have announced their commitment towards a 60% reduction in plastic production by 2040, and they`re calling for consumers and companies to get on board and help take action against plastic pollution.
Check out www.earthday.org for initiatives and activities you can engage with today.
Here, at Rainforest Rescue, some of the ways we have been reducing our plastic use include:
🥤 Avoiding single use plastic packaging by utilising keep cups, reusable straws etc.
🥣 Minimising waste at our events by working with providers to encourage the use of containers over cling wrap
🍶 Avoiding single use plastic bottles and ice packs by using our insulated, reusable water bottles
💚 Buying from companies that priortise sustainable, eco friendly packaging
🛍️ Carrying reusable bags to avoid the need for plastic or paper bags
... and much more!
Let us know in the comments below how you are helping to reduce the use of plastics, and how you`ll be celebrating Earth Day 🌏💚.
#PlanetVsPlastics #EarthDay #EarthDay2024 #Conservation #EnvironmentalProtection #EarthHealth #ProtectRainforestsForever #PlanetaryHealth #PlasticFree
Throughout the year, we`re celebrating and sharing our gratitude with everyone who has supported 25 years of Rainforest Rescue’s work. Thank you ALL 💚.
Two friends of our team, Tahlia Burchill-O`Brien and Sheryl J Burchill, recently shared their thoughts on why `the best time is now` for nurturing and growing a mutually respectful relationship with Rainforest Rescue and Kuku Yalanji Traditional Owners as Guardians of the Daintree Rainforest.
We want to thank both Tahlia and Sheryl for sharing their heartfelt words and meaningful perspectives on the deep connection between the Kuku Yalanji people and the Daintree Rainforest, as well as the crucial work being done by Rainforest Rescue.
For more information about our work visit www.rainforestrescue.org.au
#TheBestTimeIsNow #RR25 #KukuYalanji #TraditionalOwners #AlwaysWasAlwaysWillBe #PlantARainforest #TimeToGrow #TreesAreTheAnswer #ProtectRainforestsForever #SherylJBurchill
The 2024 Annual Community Tree Planting Day, scheduled for 18 May, is a very special one - we are celebrating 25 years of Rainforest Rescue and we cannot wait to celebrate with you 🌱🌱🌳.
Come join us for a morning of planting trees, restoring the rainforest and connecting with like-minded people: rainforestrescue.org.au/2024-planting (link in bio).
#DaintreeRainforest #TreePlanting #PlantATree #AustralianRainforest #FNQ #NativeNursery #Conservation #Queensland #AustralianTrees #TreesAreTheAnswer #TimeToGrow #PlantARainforest #RR25 #TheBestTimeIsNow
The Daintree rainforest is one of the most complex tropical rainforest ecosystems on Earth.
It`s also one of the most biodiverse rainforests, continuously evolving and growing, living and breathing for over 180 million years - the Daintree is a unique and remarkable wonder 💚.
It makes sense that many of us want to preserve it.
If you are feeling it too, consider becoming a Rainforest Guardian: https://www.rainforestrescue.org.au/rainforest-guardians (link in bio) 💚.
📷: Emily Silverstone
#RainforestGuardian #Daintree #Rainforests #DaintreeRainforest #Conservation #ProtectTheDaintree #ProtectRainforestsForever #AustralianRainforest #DaintreeWildlife #Wildlife #ClimateChange
#CritterCorner: Did you know that Hercules Moths (Coscinocera hercules) don`t eat?
Well, they can`t because they don`t have mouths 😶.
As adult moths, they survive on food stores that they ate prior to metamorphosis 🐛🦋.
Hercules Moths spend most of their lives as caterpillars, and during that time they live on food plants such as the Bleeding heart (Homalanthus novoguineensis), Red bean trees (Dysoxylum mollissimum subsp. molle) and Cheese trees (Glochidion ferdinandi) 🌿.
Head over to our website to learn more: www.rainforestrescue.org.au/critter-corner-hercules-moth (link in bio) 💚.
📷: @minibeastwildlife
#HerculesMoth #AustralianMoths #Daintree #DaintreeRainforest #FNQ #Conservation #DaintreePlants #DaintreeWildlife #ProtectTheDaintree #RainforestWildlife #BleedingHeart #RedBeanTrees #CheeseTrees #TreesAreTheAnswer #DaintreeMoths #GiantMoths
2024 marks our 25th birthday!
And we’re so excited to celebrate with you 💚.
Come plant trees with us: www.rainforestrescue.org.au/2024-planting (link in bio) 🌱🌱🌳.
Our 2024 Annual Community Tree Planting Day is scheduled for Saturday 18 May, starting at 8am sharp.
#DaintreeRainforest #TreePlanting #PlantATree #AustralianRainforest #FNQ #NativeNursery #Conservation #Queensland #AustralianTrees #TreesAreTheAnswer #TimeToGrow #PlantARainforest #RR25 #TheBestTimeIsNow
Many animal and plant species call the Daintree National Park home:
🌱 984 species of plants, including 75 rare or threatened species
💚 360 species of animals, including 25 rare or threatened animals
We need your help to restore and protect the Daintree and all the life within, now and for generations to come.
Consider becoming a Rainforest Guardian today: rainforestrescue.org.au/rainforest-guardians (link in bio) 💚.
For species lists: wetlandinfo.des.qld.gov.au
📸: Allen Sheather
Pictured: Ceratopetalum macrophyllum, Fawn-footed Melomys (Melomys cervinipes), Caesalpinia crista, and a female Satin Flycatcher (Myiagra cyanoleuca).
#RainforestGuardian #Daintree #Rainforests #DaintreeRainforest #Conservation #ProtectDaintree #ProtectRainforestsForever #AustralianRainforest #DaintreeWildlife #Wildlife #ClimateChange
`The weather conditions following Cyclone Jasper devastated the Far North Queensland region and the local communities. The area is still recovering, and people are going to continue to need our help - there are several local initiatives you can support.
Read more online: www.rainforestrescue.org.au/cyclone-jasper (visit the News section on our website) 💚.
Another great way to support our local community is to visit the Daintree. Now, as local businesses begin to reopen and local attractions are becoming accessible again, we`re excited to welcome travellers and adventurers back to the stunning beaches and magical forests of the Wet Tropics region 💚.
Check out @daintreediscovery, @floravilla_ice_creamery, @daintreefanpalmfarm, @daintree_rainforest_ccw, @daintreeicecream, @backcountryblissadventures, @daintreeecolodge, @hartleyscrocodileadventures, @thedaintreewildernesslodge, @mossmangorge, @solar_whisper, Daintree Fishing, @walkaboutculturaladventures, @DaintreeSiesta and more, as you travel through this beautiful country.
To learn about our #PartnersForProtection (businesses invested in protecting and restoring the Daintree Rainforest) visit www.rainforestrescue.org.au/businesses (link in bio).
📷: Emily Silverstone
#FNQ #DaintreeRainforest #Daintree #SupportLocalCommunity #ProtectDaintree #QLD #SupportSmallBusiness #CycloneJasper
#CritterCorner: Tree kangaroos are unique macropods found only in the rainforests of Far North Queensland and Papua New Guinea. In Australia we have two endemic species, the Bennett’s Tree Kangaroo (Dendrolagus bennettianus) and the Lumholtz Tree Kangaroo (Dendrolagus lumholtzi), that live in the rainforest of Far North Queensland and NOWHERE ELSE in the world.
They are pretty special!
Interestingly, Lumholtz Tree Kangaroos are not nocturnal and they are active day and night (cathemeral) and will cross roads and paddocks to find new territories.
Lumholtz Tree Kangaroos are endemic to Wet Tropics Rainforests in far north Qld - south of the Daintree River down to Cardwell ranges, found mostly on the Atherton Tablelands and classified as Near Threatened (NT) on the IUCN Red List.
Discover more about Bennett`s and Lumholtz Tree Kangaroos on our website: rainforestrescue.org.au/critter-corner-tree-kangaroos (link in bio) 💚.
Alternatively, you can get in touch with our friends at @treeroorescue: www.treeroorescue.org.au
📸: Lumholtz Tree Kangaroos by Sandy C Photography
#TreeKangaroo #AustralianWildlife #AustralianRainforest #NativeWildlife #WetTropics #FNQ #LumholtzTreeKangaroos #BennettsTreeKangaroo #Queensland #RainforestWildlife #RainforestRoos
Businesses can power change. And many are 💚.
Together with our business partners, we have rescued hundreds of thousands of square metres of unprotected Daintree Rainforest and planted as many trees to repair damaged lowland rainforest. And we love talking about our extraordinary supporters like @Klorane, hearing more about what drives their conservation efforts.
Together with @kloranebotanicalfoundation, we sprouted 50,000 seedlings at our new native nursery, reclaimed 1.8 Ha of Lot 41 Cape Tribulation Rd, and, in a delightful twist, watched Arnaud Vaillant, Klorane`s Chief of Finance and Operations Australia, get his hands dirty and put trees into the ground alongside our community.
We chatted with Arnaud about the culture of sustainability and environmental responsibility, Green Advocate for Australia and a lot more, all of which you can find on our website: rainforestrescue.org.au/personal-commitment-collective-impact-with-kloranes-arnaud-vaillant (head over to the News section) 💚.
Your business can support Rainforest Rescue’s Partners for Protection program in a variety of ways with tier partnerships, sponsorships, company events, workplace giving, monthly gifts and direct donations: rainforestrescue.org.au/businesses (link in bio)💚.
#PartnersFoProtection #DaintreeRainforest #Conservation #FNQ #ProtectDaintee #PlantingTrees #ConservationGoals #Daintree #AustralianRainforest #AncientRainforest #FarNorthQueensland #Klorane #Partnerships
Have you heard of the #NextGenRainforestRescuers?
They`re a community of young conservation troopers that have been fundraising, planting trees, making documentaries, educating themselves and their peers, and helping create change in many diverse, impactful, and creative ways 💚.
Help us create a better future for all young people by becoming a Rainforest Guardian today: rainforestrescue.org.au/rainforest-guardians (🔗 in bio) .
Or, if you know a #NextGenRainforestRescuer that you`d like to see featured, DM us here 💬 or email info@rainforestrescue.org.au 💌.
#AustralianRainforest #PlantTrees #DaintreeRainforest #RainforestGuardian #YoungPeople #Youth #LoveTrees #RainforestJourney @daintreediscovery @destinationdaintree @portdouglas #AustralianRainforest @qldparks @destinationdaintree @portdouglasdaintree @portdouglasuncovered @cairnstourism @cairnsaustralia #Conservation #Environment #TreesAreTheAnswer #Daintree #DaintreeNationalPark #PlantTrees #MoreTrees #Donate #SupportNotForProfits
#CritterCorner: One of these things is not like the other 😉 ... can you spot the differences?
Cassowary chicks are born looking quite different to their parents.
Here are five main differences to look out for:
💚 Brown-banded plumage and not even the faintest trace of blue skin yet
💚 Underparts are pale and unbanded
💚 Long, pale yellowish-brown legs
💚 No helmet-like casque on the tops of their heads (although there is an area of exposed bone where it will later form)
💚 They are small, however chicks grow rapidly, and by the end of their first year juveniles are usually the same size as adults
Is there anything else you notice?
Head over to our website to learn more about the Southern Cassowary (Casuarius casuarius johnsonii): www.rainforestrescue.org.au/critter-corner-southern-cassowary (link in bio) 💚.
📸: Martin Stringer
#SouthernCassowary #Daintree #DaintreeRainforest #DaintreeBirds #RainforestGardener #FarNorthQueensland #RainforestGuardian #Cassowary #FNQ #TropicalRainforest #AustralianRainforest #AncientRainforest #ProtectRainforestsForever #SupportNotForProfits #Donate #DinoBirds @birdlifeoz @birdsinbackyards @birdsofaustralia
Come plant trees with us 🌱🌳.
Our 2024 Annual Community Tree Planting Day is scheduled for Saturday, 18 May. And you’re invited!
It`s a wonderful day out for people of all ages; good for the Daintree and the planet.
We’ll see you at NightWings Rainforest Centre (2125 Mossman Daintree Road, Wonga, Qld) 🌱🌱🌱🌳.
Register today: rainforestrescue.org.au/2024-planting (link in bio) 💚.
#DaintreeRainforest #TreePlanting #PlantTrees #MoreTrees #AustralianRainforest #FNQ #NativeNursery # Conservation #Queensland #PlantingNativeTrees #AustralianTrees
Check out some of the critters and flora you’re helping protect when you become a Rainforest Guardian: rainforestrescue.org.au/daintree-rainforest (link in bio) 💚.
Join today: rainforestrescue.org.au/rainforest-guardians (link in bio) 💚.
📷: Martin Stringer, Darren Jew & Matt Cornish
#AustralianRainforest #Daintree #DaintreeRainforest #Conservation #TreesAreTheAnswer #DaintreeWildlife #DaintreeFlora #DaintreeFauna #FloraAndFauna #ProtectDaintree #RainforestGuardian
On March 27th, 2024, Mark and Sigrid took the airwaves with Paul Makin on the lively ‘Makin in the Morning’ show broadcast on @douglasfm101.5 🔊.
During the interview, Mark, Sigrid, and Paul delved into the captivating world of Rainforest Rescue, discussing a myriad of topics such as our 25th anniversary, property rescues, tree plantings, our invaluable partnerships, and the incredible critters of the Daintree including the iconic Southern Cassowary 🌱💚🌳.
For further insights into Rainforest Rescue and our conservation efforts, explore www.rainforestrescue.org.au
To discover more of what Douglas FM has to offer visit www.douglasfm.au
#ProtectingRainforestsForever #TheBestTimeIsNow #RR25 #TimeToGrow #PlantARainforest #TreesAreTheAnswer
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