Restoring lost habitat for wildlife

Climate change and over-clearing have created a legacy of species extinction across Australia. We are tackling biodiversity loss by rehabilitating thousands of hectares with a carefully considered, biodiverse mix of plants that are suited to local and future climate and targeted to provide food and homes for wildlife.

Whether we’re planting in Tasmania’s Midlands, Western Australia’s Wheatbelt, South Australia’s Eyre Peninsula, Victoria’s Strzelecki Ranges, Queensland’s Reef Catchments, regional New South Wales or the western suburbs of Sydney, these seedlings will grow to support hundreds of species in our vulnerable ecosystems.

Helping the Great Barrier Reef

Poor water quality is one of the biggest threats to the Great Barrier Reef after climate change. Preventing harmful sediment and nutrients from reaching the Reef can help it recover faster from climate impacts such as cyclone damage and bleaching. Our Reef Aid program aims to improve water quality on the Great Barrier Reef by working with landholders, communities and Traditional Custodians to rebuild eroding gullies, revegetate landscapes and restore wetlands across the catchment. As we also establish millions of carbon-capturing trees and shrubs each year, Greening Australia is one of the only environmental organisations in Australia to be taking practical, onground action on both climate change and water quality for the Great Barrier Reef.

Working with First Nations Peoples

Our 40-year history is rich with strong and respectful relationships between First Nations Peoples and members of our staff. In recent years, we have sought to bring these local connections into national focus through our Thriving on Country program, which underpins and is woven through all of our programs of work. Over almost 40 years we have amassed strong technical knowledge in restoration field craft – but this is only part of what is required; to heal our Country, Traditional Custodians must have leadership roles in the restoration sector. Partnering to heal country creates a shared sense of pride and identity and opens two-way exchanges of skills and knowledge, which in turn highlights opportunities for First Nations employment and enterprise development in the growing restoration economy.

Putting science into practice

Greening Australia are leading national restoration experts, known for taking practical, on-ground action, informed by the best available science. We are serious about maximising our impact. Our 2030 goals are aligned to scientifically established national and international targets for climate action, sustainable development, land restoration and biodiversity. We collaborate with Australia’s top universities, researchers and PhD students to ensure that our work remains leading edge and is achieving the best possible results. We question the status quo and challenge ourselves on ‘how’ – how can we plant smarter, maximising outcomes for both people and nature, with the benefit of technology, innovation and data?