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.
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.
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.