Conservation

The future of the Daintree Lowlands is increasingly part of the national conversation. In this ABC News feature, Rainforest Rescue’s vision to restore former sugarcane land back into rainforest [...]

The Daintree Oxbow and surrounding floodplain represents an ecological and economic way forward in the region © Martin Stringer This Media Release was originally issued by Rainforest Rescue on 1 [...]

Crocodile Creek © Martin Stringer   More and more businesses are choosing to put nature at the heart of what they do. Through Rainforest Rescue’s Partners for Protection program, [...]

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 [...]

The southern cassowary is often labelled the “world’s most dangerous bird,” but this reputation obscures a deeper truth. Southern cassowary conservation is not about fear — it’s about [...]

The Daintree Oxbow restoration is emerging as one of the most important ecological opportunities in Far North Queensland — and also one of the most complex. As this Yahoo News article explores, [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Wawu Dimbi © Martin Stringer   When businesses choose to protect rainforests, they make a promise to care for nature, to act for the planet, and to nurture a better future for all. Through [...]

A drone image of the Daintree River and Oxbow where the proposed revegetation is planned. Credit: Martin Stringer   When people around the world consider our region, they tend to think of [...]