History highlights
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2020
Boosts for protection and science
4.4 million ha of the Great Western Woodlands was declared an Indigenous Protected Area managed by Ngadju Conservation Aboriginal Corporation
Conservation Council of WA’s Citizen Science Program’s 3 years of Bird Guild monitoring demonstrates the wildlife benefits of high quality ecological restoration plantings
Ten films produced by Gondwana Link on display in the new WA Museum Boola Bardip
Green Skills launches the Tootanellup Conservation Initiative to restore another property in central Gondwana Link
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2019
Working together celebrated
Collaborative Gondwana Link – Great Eastern Ranges three year project funded by Ian Potter Foundation
Awesome launch of the Gondwana Link film Breathing Life into Boodja
We join the EcoHealth Network to better understand social and health benefits from restoration work
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2018
First Nations leadership
Statement of Intent signed with Curtin University for establishment of the Nowanup Bush Campus, and Elder Eugene Eades appointed an Adjunct Associate Professor
Cultural mapping continues, with Yaramoup Aboriginal Corporation leading work along the Gairdner River
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2017
Management and restoration accelerated
Gondwana Link Ltd proud to hand over the management of the Ngadju Ranger team to Ngadju Conservation Aboriginal Corporation
Greening Australia secures funding from 20M trees program for another 1300 ha of restoration
We establish CALLANZ (Conservation Across large Landscapes Australia New Zealand) with Great Eastern Ranges and Reconnecting Northland
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2016
Learning on country
The first of many Curtin University student camps at Nowanup
One of a number of campouts at Bungalbin (Helena and Aurora Range) to showcase this magnificent but threatened area in the Great Western Woodlands
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2015
Discouraging ferals and encouraging gene flow
Feral-proof fenced enclosure within the bushland on the Balijup property is constructed and launched by Green Skills
ARC Linkage grant to investigate the evolutionary processes that will provide long-term resilience and functional integration of restored populations
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2014
Ngadju country – recognition and support
Start of a 5 year Ngadju conservation program funded by Pew Charitable Trust and Rangelands Natural Resource Management
Ngadju receive legal recognition of their Native Title, including Exclusive possession of large parts of the Great Western Woodland
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2013
Recognition of Gondwana Link’s successes
Gondwana Link receives the Banksia Award in the ‘Land and Biodiversity’ category
Ngadju Conservation team in Darwin for World Indigenous Network Conference
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2012
Another property purchase and Ngadju Ranger team initiated
Yarraweyah Falls property in central Gondwana Link purchased by Bill and Jane Thompson (who arrive from QLD)
Ngadju Ranger team, based in Norseman, gets underway
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2011
Standards and monitoring
Gondwana Link Restoration Standards drafted and peer reviewed
BirdLife Australia gains Thomas Foundation funding for an ongoing bird survey in the Great Western Woodland
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2010
Consolidation, planning and arts
Peter Price starts work as Gondwana Link’s Great Western Woodlands Program Manager
Conservation Action Planning is initiated in various areas across the central link
Gondwana Youth Arts camps at Nowanup
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2009
Gondwana Link Ltd formed and work underway across the link
Gondwana Link Ltd formed as a legal entity
State Government commences work to establish a strategy for the Great Western Woodlands
Monjebup North property in central Gondwana Link secured by Bush Heritage Australia
Cape to Cape Catchment Group receives funding for Conservation Action Planning with GL and on-ground works
Ranges Link program, between the Porongurup and Stirling Ranges, gets underway with sponsorship arranged
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2008
Showcasing the values of the Great Western Woodlands
WA Minister for Environment releases ‘The Extraordinary Nature of the Great Western Woodlands’ report – election commitments made by both major parties
Options canvassed across groups for ongoing Gondwana Link structure
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2007
New properties and expanded GWW program
Peniup and Monjebup properties secured, along with funds for large multi-species sandalwood plantings
Pew Charitable Trusts and Nature Conservancy join forces to support an expanded Woodlands program
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2006
Investment and support
Thomas Foundation launch $10 million Challenge Grant with Gondwana Link as one of three national focus areas
Yarrabee property secured with Wesfarmers contributing to the purchase and staff assisting with the planting
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2005
From Noongar to Ngadju country
Noongar Elders visit Nowanup and hold key discussions on how Gondwana Link can support Noongar aspirations
The Wilderness Society starts its science program for what becomes known as Great Western Woodlands, with a fauna survey of Honman Ridge and other major surveys
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2004
Science and planning
Restoration not Revegetation workshop, as we start the move towards higher ecological quality planting outcomes
The first Conservation Action Plan is initiated, jointly developed for the Fitz-Stirling area
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2003
Funds arrive and work underway
Spark Fund agreement signed for the first $1m grant, to be shared across groups and projects
Nowanup and Chereninup properties secured, first large covenant organised, first large planting (60ha) undertaken
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2002
Hit the ground running
Gondwana Link begins with 6 key groups and a coordinator – Keith Bradby. Amanda Keesing joined the coordination team soon afterwards.
First properties (Chingarrup and Monderup) secured by private conservation buyers Eddy and Donna Wajon
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