Restore Australia’s Forest after the Wildfires
Summary
Rehabilitate and replant key wildlife refuges and corridors destroyed in Australia ’s natural worst disaster, the February 2009 Victorian wildfires.
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Project Needs and Beneficiaries
To ensure the survival of some of Australia’s most precious and beloved marsupials, birds and reptiles and its ecosystem. Costs subject to change after further evaluation. This is an active crisis and more studies will need to be done.
Activities
Planting up to 5,000 native trees will help restore the destroyed forest, home to many unique animals, birds, reptiles and insects. Selecting corridors and nature refuges for the rehabilitation will enable key plant and animal species to be returned.
Funding Information
Total Funding Received to Date: $67,700
Remaining Goal to be Funded: $182,300
Total Funding Goal: $250,000
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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
To ensure the survival of some of Australia’s most beloved marsupials, birds and reptiles and its ecosystem. There has been a National call to arms and Aussies from around the country are doing their bit and taking part in helping during this crisis!
Project Message
"If we can ward off most of the invasive pests and weeds from coming into the damaged area, the less trees we will have to plant. So, there is a clear and valid reason for seeking the money now."
- Paul Medici, American Rep, Australian Rainforest Foundation
Who is Running This Project
Contact
Roger Phillips
CEO, Australian Rainforest Foundation
51 Esplanade
Cairns, QLD 4870
Australia
+61 (7) 4051 2000
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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 |
 Protect Vital Rainforest in Australia for Climate |
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 February 13, 2009
Latest Update from the Field
Matching Opportunity! Give More, Get More!
By Paul Medici - Assistant Project Leader, November 10, 2009 03:34 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, Restore Australia's Forests after the Wildfire--www.globalgiving.com/2555--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 the Australian Rainforest Foundation, please do so by going to our project on GlobalGiving--www.globalgiving.com/2555.
Thank you very much mates and I hope you have a happy and safe Holiday Season!
Paul Medici
Assistant Project Leader
ARF
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