Protect Vital Rainforest in Australia for Climate
Australia rainforest protection
Summary
Purchase, protect, and replant 100 acres in one of the world’s oldest and most diverse tropical rainforests, which contains rare and threatened flora and fauna.
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Project Needs and Beneficiaries
The World Heritage Listed tropical rainforest in Australia contains one of the highest numbers of plant and animal species that are threatened with extinction in the world. The Australian Rainforest Foundation is dedicated to habitat rehabilitation, education and research. Land purchase will protect these ancient plants and create wildlife corridors for continued specie survival. The rainforest will benefit from this land protection and extension by maintaining its mega biodiversity.
Activities
Purchasing land will ensure its protection as a nature refuge. Extending and repairing the rainforest by planting the right tree in the right place , will provide ongoing habitat for rainforest fauna.
Funding Information
Total Funding Received to Date: $17,279
Remaining Goal to be Funded: $82,721
Total Funding Goal: $100,000
Additional Documentation
This project has provided additional documentation in a Microsoft Word file (projdoc.doc).
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Why this Project is Important
Potential Long Term Impact
Preserving this ancient rainforest will give future generations the prospect of new medicines. Protecting this forest will store thousands of tons of carbon stored in the forest's biomass, and re-vegetating cleared land will give us oxygen.
Project Message
To care for and help save an important piece of the world is a moral act that your family and future generations will greatly appreciate.
- Roger Phillips, CEO, Australian Rainforest Foundation.
Who is Running This Project
Contact
Roger Phillips
CEO, Australian Rainforest Foundation
Australian Rainforest Foundation
PO Box 3006
Cairns, Queensland 4870
Australia
61740512000
Email:
Project Sponsor
Organization
Australian Rainforest Foundation
51 Esplanade PO Bx 3006
Cairns,
Queensland
4870
Australia
+61740512000
http://www.arf.net.au
Australian Rainforest Foundation's Current Projects on GlobalGiving
 Global Team Aids Australian Rainforest Species |
 Restore Australia’s Forest after the Wildfires |
Where this Project is Located
Country
This project is located in 
Australia
and can also be found under 
Climate Change (GG Green).
For more information about Australia, read the Human Development Report on Australia or the Wikipedia entry for Australia.
When this Project was Updated
Last Updated
This project was last updated on November 10, 2009.
Date Added to GlobalGiving
This project was added to the GlobalGiving project catalog on September 14, 2007
Latest Update from the Field
Matching Opportunity & Tree Certificates
By Paul Medici - Assistant Project Leader, November 10, 2009 03:35 PM
Thank you for your continued support of the Australian Rainforest Foundation. We wanted to let you know about an exciting opportunity that we are participating in through our partners, GlobalGiving.
When a donation is made to our project, Protect Vital Rainforest in Australia for Climate (www.globalgiving.com/1842) on GlobalGiving between November 10 and December 1, GlobalGiving will match that donation at 30%, 40% or 50%. And if we raise the most money or get the most donations, we are eligible for bonus awards up to $10,000. Matching funds are limited, so act quickly.
You can help us raise more money and earn the GlobalGiving prize money by spreading the word!
1) Pass along this email to your friends and families and ask them to tell others.
2) If you are planning to make a donation this year to Protect Vital Rainforest in Australia for Climate, please do so by going to our project on GlobalGiving at www.globalgiving.com/1842.
***Also, for all those who donate $100 or more to this project, we will plant a rainforest tree in your name and send you the actual certificate of authenticity. Please visit-- http://www.arf.net.au/givetreepages/tree_for_life.php-- and see how YOUR tree can help save the rainforest!
Thank you Mates and I hope you have a happy and safe Holiday Season!
Paul Medici
Assistant Project Leader
ARF
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