Paul Jennings is an Australian marine researcher who serves as the Program Leader for the Kangaroo Island Feral Cat Eradication Program. He began his career on the island managing the marine environment around Kangaroo Island but pivoted to inland wildlife recovery following the devastating Black Summer bushfires.
  
Paul shared an overview of the Kangaroo Island Feral Cat Eradication Program, covering its history, the measures taken, and the benefits to the natural environment.

We are delighted to share another year of outputs, outcomes and impact with you in the 2026 Impact Report.

Over the years we have achieved a lot for nature. Our Impact Report summarises annual highlights and progress against our Strategic Plan: Towards 2030.

In this supporter profile, we shine the spotlight on one of our amazing members, volunteer and Nature Foundation Artist Residency for 2025/26 along with two other artist, Jane Louise Evans.

How long have you been a Nature Foundation supporter, and how did you first get involved?

I have been a supporter for about five years. My journey began during a visit to the incredibly stunning Pretty Point campsite at Hiltaba Nature Reserve. The volunteer on duty was very welcoming and explained the Foundation's vital conservation and restoration work. My partner and I were so impressed that we knew right away we wanted to get involved as volunteers.

As at 22 September 2026, no sick or dead birds or animals carrying H5 bird flu have been found on any Nature Foundation nature reserve. 

Unfortunately, we cannot prevent this virus from reaching our reserves, as wild bird movement is uncontrollable. We can, however, do three things: detect it early, ensure we are not carrying it between reserves and wetlands, and measure its effects on bird populations so that the response, ours and the nation’s, is built on evidence rather than guesswork.

Collaboration tends to lead to better conservation outcomes, and this certainly appears to be the case for a recent weed management volunteer activity at Mongolurring Nature Reserve. Acquired by Nature Foundation in 2024 through its donation by a generous benefactor, the 1,200-hectare mallee woodland Mongolurring Nature Reserve is located on Ngadjuri country, near Mount Bryan East in South Australia’s mid north.