Wandiyali Restoration Trust

The Wandiyali Restoration Trust is a special purpose, not-for-profitassistant

Wandiyali Restoration Trust

The Wandiyali Restoration Trust is a special purpose, not-for-profit organization dedicated to biodiversity restoration and environmental resilience. Registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-Profits Commission (ACNC) and the Australian Federal Register of Environmental Organisations, the Trust operates as a registered charity, allowing donations to its public fund to be tax deductible[1][3][5].

Mission and Objectives

The primary mission of the Wandiyali Restoration Trust is the long-term protection of the natural environment. It focuses on implementing dynamic, local and landscape-scale restorative management programs. These programs aim to enhance the diversity, flexibility, and resilience of ecosystems, while increasing their extent and connectivity. The Trust collaborates with various stakeholders, including other landholders, community groups, educational organizations, businesses, and government agencies, to achieve these goals[3].

Projects and Initiatives

Conservation Reserves Management

Over the past two decades, the Wandiyali Restoration Trust has conducted vegetation management across virtually all conservation reserves in the region, encompassing both New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory[2].

Wandiyali~Environa Wildlife Sanctuary

A key project of the Trust is the restoration of the Wandiyali~Environa Wildlife Sanctuary. Located near Canberra, this sanctuary is strategic due to its proximity to the nation's capital and its panoramic views of the Brindabella Ranges. The Trust is engaged in a collaborative partnership with the Australian Wildlife Conservancy (AWC) to restore threatened species to the area. This includes reintroducing small mammals such as bandicoots, antechinus, bettongs, quolls, and several species of native rodents, as well as threatened frogs[2].

Biodiversity Restoration

The Trust's efforts extend to restoring mammals in endangered ecological communities, specifically in Box Gum Grassy Woodland habitats. By mitigating key threats to these ecosystems, the Trust aims to establish protective 'nurseries' for threatened species. These nurseries will serve as bases for potential future reintroduction of species into broader landscapes, supported by ongoing research[5].

Operational Scope

Wandiyali Restoration Trust manages several critical sites, including the Wandiyali~Environa Wildlife Sanctuary and the Poplars Grasslands Reserve, focusing on the conservation of critically endangered ecological communities. The Trust's work is essential for maintaining biodiversity and ecological resilience in these regions[1].

Financial and Legal Status

As a registered charity with DGR (Deductible Gift Recipient) status, the Trust benefits from tax-deductible donations, supporting its mission of environmental conservation and restoration[5].

[1] https://wandiyalirestorationtrust.org [2] https://wandiyalirestorationtrust.org/projects [3] https://causes.benevity.org/causes/036-31566730861 [4] https://www.acnc.gov.au/charity/charities/37732483-3aaf-e811-a962-000d3ad24a0d/profile [5] https://www.givenow.com.au/wandiyalirestorationtrust