Gurrbum II

Building a 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.

Trees

Square Meters

Native Species

Gurrbum II was the second stage of an ambitious project, initiated in 2020, which created a critical and strategic habitat for the endangered Southern Cassowary in Queensland.

This project enabled the expansion of the habitat, creating a larger area where these birds, and indeed other fauna, are able to thrive. The site is located within the Smith’s Gap Corridor, an expanse that connects protected land across the Wet Tropics of Queensland UNESCO World Heritage Area. The Australian Government Threatened Species Prospectus identifies revegetation of Smith’s Gap as a priority project for Cassowary recovery.

Forest Maker
Brett Krause

Forest Partner

“It will create a 5-star hotel for our native fauna.”
Brett Krause, SUGi Forest Maker

Forest Report: 2023

0 Months

Forest Age

Survival Rate

Average of Tallest 3 Trees

The forest is finally exhibiting robust growth. It has undergone weeding three times, which is a testament to our dedicated efforts to nurture its development and see the forest thrive. Biodiversity has been observed, including many bird species, small spiders and insects.

Biodiversity Notes:

Forest Report: 2022

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Forest Age

Survival Rate

Average of Tallest 3 Trees

Survival rate is excellent and 100cm of growth within 6 months is immensely positive. It was a slow start as Gurrbum II was planted during a period of very heavy rainfall. However, flora is developing well, with very fast growth over the last month.