the most challenging issues facing our nation, and
climate change is expected to bring about profound
changes in the Australian landscape.
has never been so critical.
all parts of Bush Heritage as a result of the generosity
and trust of our supporters, and the hard work of
our volunteers, partners, staff and Board of Directors.
Thank you.
saddened by the tragic loss of a much-loved staff
member at Ethabuka Reserve last year. `Mo' Pieterse
shared the Bush Heritage dream and we all miss
him greatly. The safety of our staff, volunteers and
contractors on our reserves has been a key focus
for staff and the Board, and this painful event only
reaffirms our resolve to be ever vigilant in matters
of safety.
the new Strategic Plan, which delivers a clear agenda for
the next five years. The plan has six goals, detailed in
this report, and is underpinned by a business plan that
sets out how those goals will be achieved. In reaching
these goals we will need to be innovative and bold, and
will need the ongoing support of our Bush Heritage
community, which has been so generous in the last
21 years by providing both financial and incalculable
moral support.
with a comfortable surplus, which demonstrated its
careful management and the underlying strength
of its financial position. We were proud to add the
outstanding Naree Station to our list of reserves and
have continued to build momentum in tackling land
management issues, both on our reserves and with
our partners. Our work with traditional owners
continues to expand and the Board was privileged to
visit the Wunambal Gaambera traditional owners in
the Kimberley to experience their unique land with
them and discuss our Healthy Country partnership.
for their outstanding contributions to the Board.
Hutch was instrumental in driving great change and
improvement in the management and reporting of
safety at Bush Heritage. Mike, with his wife Julia Harris,
took up the role of Reserve Manager at Bon Bon
Station Reserve in South Australia. We are delighted
that we will continue to have Mike's land management
experience and wisdom within the organisation for
years to come.
He brings not only an extensive background in
experience to contribute to the organisation.
expand as more people join us in the challenging
and rewarding task of protecting Australia's unique
and priceless biodiversity. You our supporters and
partners inspire us every day and we thank you
for your ongoing commitment and the significant
conservation achievements that you continue to make
possible through your support of Bush Heritage.
President