
Cravens Peak was singled out by the World Wildlife Fund as one of the top nature reserves in Australia. Located some 500 km south of Mt Isa, Bush Heritage Australia purchased this 2,300 km2 property on the northern edge of the Simpson Desert in 2005. Its red sandy dune fields, semi-permanent waterholes, Coolabah woodlands, and gibber plains boasts one of the richest reptile assemblages on earth.
While marginal and unpredictable for agricultural production, the relatively moist and fertile dune swales and temporary waterbodies are an important oasis, providing refuge to many desert animals that retreat in the dry times from the desert proper. A large number of regional and international migrant waterbirds follow seasonal rains to make the most of sudden bursts of productivity.
In 2015, Jord’s JET trust funded the installation of a 10 kW solar powered energy system to provide the necessary power that allows Bush Heritage residents and visiting scientists to conduct station management and research projects in relative comfort.
Other News
Habitat restoration in remote South Australia
Foundation,Bush Heritage Australia
Bush Heritage Australia purchased Boolcoomatta in 2006 and is painstakingly restoring the land to its original condition. A dozen Jord staff enjoyed a long weekend on the property, engaging in some…
Clean Water Bon Bon Reserve, South Australia
Foundation,Bush Heritage Australia
JET funded a project to upgrade the water treatment and storage capability of the staff quarters.
Clean Water Nias, Indonesia
Jessie Salazar spearheaded a campaign for Jord to help give immediate assistance to people left homeless and destitute in the town of Tacloban after super typhoon Yolanda – the strongest typhoon…