In 2022, we established the Forever Nature Fund to tackle the ongoing loss of our precious habitats and ecosystems. To make our contribution to this vision, we have set ourselves the ambitious target to double our impact to 1 million hectares of protected land (about 1% of South Australia) by 2030—in support of Australia's commitment to protecting 30% of land and sea by 2030 by purchasing land with high biodiversity value to create more critical refuges for Australian wildlife.

Recently, internationally renowned scientist and birdwatcher Professor Hugh Possingham brought to our attention a small but highly significant bushland parcel for sale in southeast South Australia. The 200-hectare property is located east of Kingston on the Limestone Coast, adjacent to the Mount Scott Conservation Park and on the traditional lands of the Meintangk people. It is part of one of the largest inland blocks of native vegetation in this southern region with very high biodiversity values.

The generosity of two major donors—Hugh Possingham and Phill Cassey, who have each pledged $100k to progress the purchase of this property—has allowed Nature Foundation to secure the property to create our newest nature reserve. 

We are now seeking your support to raise additional funds to contribute to the purchase and begin the survey and monitoring work to further understand the biological diversity present and implement active management to reduce the impact of threatening processes.

As a charity with deductible gift recipient (DGR) status, all donations are tax-deductible. We sincerely thank you for all the donations made to Nature Foundation. Each and every donation makes a big difference to nature here in South Australia. Together we can achieve the conservation outcomes our natural environment depends on.