The Australian Southern Cassowary, a keystone species vital to rainforest ecology, is currently listed as endangered - it's estimated that there are fewer than 4,600 remaining in the wild. Rainforest Rescue's 'Propagate and Grow' and 'Plant a Rainforest' projects restore habitat in and around the Daintree Rainforest and Wet Tropics World Heritage areas by growing and planting native seedlings, supporting cassowaries and countless other endemic species that rely on these unique ecosystems.
The endangered Australian Southern Cassowary (Casuarius casuarius johnsonii) is a prehistoric bird endemic to Far North Queensland's tropical rainforests. It disperses seeds for over 240 native plants, playing a vital role in rainforest health. Habitat fragmentation threatens its survival and contributes to its endangered status. Australia's ancient rainforests rely on cassowaries, and losing them would cause significant biodiversity loss.
Rainforest Rescue's native nursery project, 'Propagate and Grow', cultivates rainforest trees essential for restoring Daintree lowland habitats. Our 'Plant a Rainforest' initiatives replant native rainforest seedlings to rebuild and reconnect fragmented ecosystems, creating safe passageways, shelter, and food sources that support endangered and endemic species like the Southern Cassowary, helping to preserve the biodiversity of this ancient rainforest.
By restoring and reconnecting fragmented rainforest habitats, Rainforest Rescue's 'Propagate and Grow' and 'Plant a Rainforest' projects create vital safe spaces for endangered species like the Australian Southern Cassowary. By regenerating native ecosystems, Rainforest Rescue is helping to preserve biodiversity, support ecosystem resilience, and contribute to the long-term survival of Australia's ancient rainforest.
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