About this organisation
Description of charity
Rainforest Rescue is a not-for-profit organisation that has been protecting and restoring rainforests since March 1999 by providing opportunities for individuals and businesses to Protect Rainforests Forever. Our projects re-establish rainforests through planting, maintenance, and restoration programs, as well as purchasing and protecting high conservation value rainforest and preserving its biodiversity.
Summary of activities
Rainforest Rescue's short term and long term objectives are the protection and enhancement of the natural environment; the conservation of rainforests and the preservation of the bio-diversity of rainforest ecosystems; and the restoration, rehabilitation, enhancement and management of remnant and regrowth rainforest; the revegetation of ex-rainforest lands, including without limitation the establishment and ongoing management of rainforest plantings of significant ecological value. Rainforest Rescue measures its performance through ongoing governance, financial management and corporate compliance, therefore achieving the environmental objectives of the organisation's constitution by the protection and preservation of rainforests. More: https://www.rainforestrescue.org.au/about-us/
Mission or vision of the charity
Our vision is to Protect Rainforests Forever. Our Mission is to: Rescue vulnerable rainforests by strategically buying properties; Restore damaged and fragmented habitat through reforestation; Conserve the biodiversity and cultural heritage of Rainforest; and Learn from the forest, sharing and raising awareness.
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Outcomes
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Self-reported outcomes achieved
Hectares of Rainforest Protected
25.50
Every year Rainforest Rescue purchases and protects parcels of unprotected Daintree Rainforest. We then remove the development rights and move to create it as a nature refuge, committing to forever protecting this essential habitat. (2023)
Source: See our latest annual report or refer to the metrics on the home page for a total number of rainforest protection ted over time.
Seedlings Propagated for Restoration in the Wet Tropics from our Native Daintree Nursery
50,000
Every year Rainforest Rescue propagates a number of trees, over 200 species, to be used in restoration projects in the region. These trees are propagated from seeds lovingly collected, ethically, from our properties and roadsides, and volunteers. (2023)
Source: See our most recent annual report or look at the home page for the total numbers.
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Every $10 can help to grow, plant, and maintain one native rainforest tree for one year or buy back two square meters of rainforest habitat. Please visit our website homepage for current information regarding what's been achieved by Rainforest Rescue since 1999.
Programs and activities
Name: Plant a Rainforest
URL: https://www.rainforestrescue.org.au/plant-a-rainforest/
Classification: Reforestation (Environment > Biodiversity > Forest preservation > Reforestation)
Beneficiaries:- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
- Animals
- Environment
- General community in Australia
- People in rural/regional/remote communities
Name: Protect a Rainforest
URL: https://www.rainforestrescue.org.au/protect-a-rainforest/
Classification: Rainforests (Environment > Biodiversity > Forest preservation > Rainforests)
Beneficiaries:- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
- Animals
- Environment
- General community in Australia
- People in rural/regional/remote communities
Name: Propagate Seedlings for Rainforest Restoration
URL: https://www.rainforestrescue.org.au/native-nursery/
Classification: Rainforests (Environment > Biodiversity > Forest preservation > Rainforests)
Beneficiaries:- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
- Animals
- Environment
- General community in Australia
- Other charities
- People in rural/regional/remote communities
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