Gurrbum

Reconnecting a strategic corridor for the endangered Southern Cassowary.

Queensland, Australia

Miyawaki Forest

Habitat Restoration

Endangered Species

Self Sustaining

After approx. three years our SUGi Pocket Forests can be classed as self-sustaining, at which point they can be handed over to Nature and left alone for complexity to naturally develop.

Reconnecting a strategic corridor for the endangered Southern Cassowary.

Trees

Square Meters

Native Species

Gurrbum provides a critical link in Cassowary habitat within the Smith’s Gap Corridor, connecting protected areas of the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area. Smith’s Gap is part of Australia’s longest east-west tropical rainforest corridor.

The area is a registered Nature Refuge which protects the site from changes in land use and ensures the safety of fauna that finds its habitat there.

The Australian Government Threatened Species Prospectus stated that the revegetation of Smith’s Gap was a priority project for Cassowary recovery.

Forest Maker
Brett Krause

“I’m thrilled that the Miyawaki Forest will connect habitat and create a corridor for endangered wildlife to move across the site which will enhance biodiversity. It will also improve water quality that flows to the Great Barrier Reef.”
Brett Krause, SUGi Forest Maker

Forest Report: 2023

0 Years

Forest Age

Survival Rate

Average of Tallest 3 Trees

The forest is thriving, and its growth has significantly improved. With 4 trees per square meter, this forest is dense and is a vibrant environment which is habitat for many species, including birds, insects and reptiles.

Biodiversity Notes:

Forest Report: 2022

0 Months

Forest Age

Survival Rate

Average of Tallest 3 Trees

Gurrbum’s height has increased 5x in 1 year; exceptional growth and survival rate. The forest floor has developed and the canopy is widening.

Biodiversity Notes:

Many insects and small fauna spotted, including various species of caterpillar, butterfly, small reptiles, lizards, praying mantis, kaddydids, moths, ants, and at least six spider species.