Today saw the launch in Perth the of Great Southern Arc campaign, a joint effort by Bush Heritage Australia and Greening Australia to raise the considerable funds needed to secure and restore key properties in the Fitz-Stirling section of the Link. The joint campaign has been developed with strong support from The Nature Conservancy, including through the two fellowship staff, Jane Howard and Cary Nicholas, they made available. The launch was a gala luncheon sponsored by Freehills and hosted by Urban Development Institute of Australia. A network of committees has been formed to support the campaign, involving a wide spectrum of supporters.