Wildlife Conservation Australia Project #72786

Landscape Resilience Program

by Foundation for National Parks & Wildlife

Project Report | Apr 6, 2026
Impact Report 2025

By Suzana Majstorovic | COO

At The Foundation for National Parks and Wildlife, we are proud to have partnered with the Australian Government and the South Australian Government to support the acquisition of Mundoo Island Station, a 1,900-hectare property at the Murray Mouth that will now be incorporated into Coorong National Park.

This outcome significantly strengthens one of Australia’s most important wetland landscapes by bringing Mundoo Island, together with Ewe Island, Long Island and surrounding smaller islands, into the National Park estate, and incorporating Lawari Conservation Park into Coorong National Park. The acquisition enhances environmental protection across a landscape of profound ecological and cultural value.

We are honoured to have contributed to this outcome alongside our partners, including the Ngarrindjeri Aboriginal Corporation, local communities and environmental agencies. This collaborative approach reflects a shared commitment to caring for Country, restoring natural systems and protecting vital habitat.

Mundoo Island sits within the Ramsar-listed Coorong and Lakes Alexandrina and Albert Wetland, an internationally recognised ecosystem that supports migratory shorebirds, threatened wetland species and unique estuarine habitats. Transitioning the island from pastoral land to National Park management creates an opportunity for the landscape to recover, regenerate and return to a healthier ecological state, supporting species that depend on this fragile environment.

The acquisition strengthens environmental resilience across the Murray Mouth and Coorong, reconnecting habitat, supporting water quality and improving biodiversity outcomes over the long term.

Links:

Mundoo Island announcement

Attachments:

FNPW_ImpactReport2025_V2_Digital_FA2Medium.pdf (PDF)

1 Attachment

Permalink

Nov 27, 2025
Landscape Resilience Program

By Elycia Paredes | Head of Content

Landscape Resilience Program

Healing our land and strengthening species recovery after fire and flood through native vegetation and local action.

The nurseries and seedbanks feeding our Landscape Resilience Program are tackling one of Australia’s most urgent environmental challenges: the critical shortage of local native seeds and plants for ecological restoration. Through Australia’s largest community-based nursery network, we’re encouraging a steady, sustainable supply of native seeds to restore degraded landscapes, rebuild habitats and drive large-scale post-bushfire recovery.

Through this program, we’re doing more than just planting trees - we’re reversing biodiversity decline, enhancing climate resilience, and creating fire-wise landscapes by strategically planting fire-resistant species around urban areas and critical infrastructure. Our seedbanks, which power Australia’s largest community-led restoration network, collect and store native seeds that are then used to restore degraded areas.

The Impact

30+ Nurseries in our network
1M trees, shrubs and seedlings planted
2,500 hectares restored
58 community groups engaged
12 nurseries growing Fire Wise plant species for bushfire risk reduction and increased landscape resilience.

One Million Trees and Counting

In October 2024, we celebrated a remarkable milestone: planting the one-millionth tree as part of a large-scale restoration effort launched after the devastating 2019–2020 bushfires.

This initiative, supported by key partners One Tree Planted and L’Occitane Australia, has not only restored over 2,500 hectares of critical habitat across New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, South Australia, and the Australian Capital Territory but also reignited a sense of hope and stewardship within local communities.

Degraded landscapes have been transformed into a thriving green corridor thanks to the dedication of local volunteers. Equipped with knowledge and skills from educational workshops, community members participated in mass planting days that not only restored native vegetation but also deepened their connection to the land.

As Ian Darbyshire, CEO of FNPW, reflected: “Planting our millionth tree was more than a milestone - it was a catalyst for change in our community. We witnessed firsthand how reforesting our land can renew both nature and community spirit.”

By restoring habitats, boosting biodiversity, and reducing carbon emissions, the project has laid the groundwork for healthier, more resilient landscapes. But perhaps most importantly, it has empowered local communities to become long-term guardians of these revitalised environments, ensuring that the benefits extend far beyond the initial planting.

Looking Ahead

This program blends science and community action to drive restoration. Moving forward, we aim to scale efforts, deepen First Nations and broader community involvement, and adapt to climate challenges - with a goal to restore 10,000 ha and plant 9 million trees by 2030.

Links:

Attachments:

GG__Landscape_Resilience_Report.pdf (PDF)

1 Attachment

Permalink

About Project Reports

Project reports on GlobalGiving are posted directly to globalgiving.org by Project Leaders as they are completed, generally every 3-4 months. To protect the integrity of these documents, GlobalGiving does not alter them; therefore you may find some language or formatting issues.

If you donate to this project or have donated to this project, you can receive an email when this project posts a report. You can also subscribe for reports without donating.