Seeing the forest grow: how lasers are transforming rainforest restoration
Proving the long-term impact of rainforest restoration is as vital as doing the hard work itself! © Martin Stringer Restoring a rainforest is a long-term commitment. Trees can take decades [...]
We spoke up on the Far North Queensland Regional Plan. Here’s why.
The Daintree River’s floodplains are lowland areas of competing priorities © Martin Stringer At the end of 2025, Rainforest Rescue was involved in something that rarely gets much attention [...]
Why Restoring Rainforests Matters for Science
Thanks to the ongoing generosity of our supporters, Rainforest Rescue is proud to be able to provide ‘living laboratories’ to scientific researchers, through access to protected and restored [...]
Restoring balance: The changing role of Tropical Forests in a warming world
Recent scientific research made international news headlines with the discovery that tropical rainforests may be emitting more carbon dioxide than they absorb. Dr Alex Cheesman, Rainforest [...]
The height of importance – why going birdwatching in the Daintree is critical for conservation.
Victoria’s Riflebird displaying © Martin Stringer Your wildlife sightings matter more than you may realise. In fact, they could save a species from extinction. Citizen science is an [...]
ALCA 2025 – Scaling Up: Local Actions for Global Solutions
After an incredible week of showcases, celebration and discussion in Cairns, Branden Barber reflects on thematic learnings from this year’s Australian Land Conservation (ALCA) Conference. Jody [...]
Honouring Jane Goodall: Carrying her torch forward
“What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make.” Rainforest Rescue CEO, Branden Barber, reflects on the significance of Jane Goodall’s [...]
Planning laws stump farmers
Lot 110 Cape Tribulation Road was purchased by the Daintree conservation group with hope of revegetating and farming environment credits. Credit: Rainforest Rescue Landholders say Douglas [...]
‘People are the answer’ – Rainforest Rescue and Friends at Cairns Ecofiesta 2025
Aussie environmentalist Costa Georgiadis catches up with Rainforest Rescue at Cairns Ecofiesta. As we put thoughts into words, the outlook for the environment and the world itself feels [...]
