grandchildren, and so his desire to leave a
gift to Bush Heritage in his Will prompted
a family discussion.
which they think is Dad being a bit silly,
so I wanted them to know of my bequest
beforehand so there wouldn't be any
surprises," says David.
your Will makes sense." After David visited
Boolcoomatta Reserve in South Australia,
leaving a gift to Bush Heritage seemed the
right thing to do.
decision. It gave an impetus to it," says David.
goes bushwalking, and regularly volunteers
in the Bush Heritage Conservation Support
Centre. David has been supporting Bush
Heritage for over five years.
J C Griffin reserves in central Victoria.
Dja Dja Wurrung rangers and Bush Heritage
staff have been working together to identify
cultural sites, significant places and values on
the reserves and exploring ways to manage
them in partnership.
bark was removed... probably for shelter,
being this large," Sam Kerr, Dja Dja Wurrung
ranger, explains as we gather under a scar tree.
identified. Dja Dja Wurrung rangers have
provided us with guidance on how we
can manage and promote these cultural
ranger points out.
ancestral spirit and a strong reminder that
cultural heritage is not only associated with
the past and the physical environment but
encompasses a sense of connection that
people have to a place or landscape which
reflects history, value systems and cultural
identity. The work on the reserves reaffirms
Dja Dja Wurrung's aspirations for continuing
their custodianship of their country now
and in the future.
generosity and commitment over the last
21 years. However you choose to give,
whether by providing financial support or
through gifts of time and expertise, you
are a vital part of our organisation and the
reason that we can continue our work to
protect Australia's natural heritage.