The South Esk Pine and Tasmanian Bertya need you to stand strong to protect them.

In Tasmania rare and unusual plants like the South Esk Pine and Tasmanian Bertya are disappearing. The pressures of climate change, invasive species, and land clearing are pushing these ecosystems to the brink.

But there’s hope.

At Bush Heritage Australia, we’re leading an innovative recovery project to restore these vital species. Our South Esk Pine Reserve, a small but ecologically rich area near Tasmania’s Freycinet National Park, is home to just 100 South Esk Pines and 30 Tasmanian Bertya plants—species now facing alarming decline.

This important reserve, nestled on the banks of the Apsley River, is a refuge for the Pine (Callitris oblonga) and Bertya (Bertya tasmanica), alongside forest animals like Wombats, Yellow-tailed Black Cockatoos, and Spotted-tail Quolls.

Wombats, Yellow-tailed Black Cockatoos, and Spotted-tailed Quolls all find refuge on South Esk Pine Reserve.

Wombats, Yellow-tailed Black Cockatoos, and Spotted-tailed Quolls all find refuge on South Esk Pine Reserve.

Your donation can help us:

  • Remove overabundant shrubs that choke young plants before they have a chance to grow.
  • Protect vulnerable seedlings from being eaten by animals using tree guards and wire cages.
  • Collect seeds and cuttings to grow in nurseries, ensuring future replanting efforts.

With your support, we can give these endangered trees a fighting chance.

Make a donation today and be a part of this crucial effort to preserve Tasmania's unique natural heritage. Together, we can protect these remarkable forests for future generations.

Alex Hams

Mike Bretz
Healthy Landscape Manager, Tasmania
Bush Heritage Australia

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About Bush Heritage

Bush Heritage Australia is a leading not-for-profit conservation organisation protecting ecosystems and wildlife across the continent.

We’re grounded in science and culture to protect and heal Country forever. We’re on the ground, working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and the agricultural sector to deliver landscape-scale impact.

*Banner image: Apsley River, South Esk Pine Reserve. Photo Mike Bretz.

Our secure payment gateway charges a discounted rate of just 0.65% plus 26 cents per successful transaction.

See our annual Impact Report for details of how donations are spent, including accounts from several on-ground projects and detailed financial statements.

Yes. You’ll need a biller code and unique customer reference number (CRN). Existing supporters may find this on documentation from us, or contact us for these details.

Yes, if you’re an existing supporter (so we have your details to send a receipt).

Financial Institution: Commonwealth Bank of Australia
Bank Branch: Hobart
Account Name: Bush Heritage Australia
BSB Number: 067-000
Account Number: 1006 0311
Reference (so we can track it): Full name or supporter ID (if known).

Once your initial gift is processed your ongoing donations will be debited monthly on either the 1st or 15th (or nearest business day), depending on the date of your initial gift.

If you’ve made a one-off donation, you’ll be sent a receipt shortly after. If you’re making automatic monthly donations from your bank account or credit card you’ll get a consolidated tax receipt at the end of the financial year.

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There’s lots of flexibility in how you can structure a gift in your Will. See see our Gifts in Wills page or contact us on 1300 628 873 anytime.

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Yes, all gifts over $2 are tax deductible for Australian residents. If you are a US or UK resident, you can also make a tax deductible donation. See below question for more details.

US residents can make tax-deductible donations at Friends of Bush Heritage. UK residents can do so through the Wilderness Foundation.

We accept donations in accordance with our Gift Acceptance Policy and may at times decline gifts from organisations or individuals not aligned with our values.


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