Save The River Red Gum

From October 2008 to March 2009 funds collected from the Don't Bag the Environment program will be donated to help preserve the River Red Gum.

The River Red Gum forests of the Riverina are islands of iconic remnants in one of the most poorly reserved regions in the country.  They line the major rivers of of the region, the Murray and Murrumbidgee and provide refuge habitats for hollow dependant species like the Barking Owl and the Squirrel Glider.  The Central Murray Red Gums are listed under the Ramsar convention as internationally significant wetland; and are of vital cultural significance to indigenous Traditional Owners, who have never relinquished their sovereignty.  And yet, there is just one tiny nature reserve along the NSW side of the Murray, and the forests are being patch clearfelled for low value products like firewood and railway sleepers.  Help support the campaign to create large new national parks in the River Red Gums, with aboriginal ownership where sought by Traditional Owners.

You can donate through the Paddy Pallin Foundation to support this cause.  All donations will be passed on in full to the National Parks Association of NSW for their River Red Gum campaign.

To go to the National Parks Association of NSW website on the River Red Gums click here

To donate go the Donations page by clicking here