Habitat Restoration

Goal 15 of the United Nations 2030 Sustainable Development Goals is to, "Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss". Key strategies to achieve this include soil restoration and large scale planting.   

As a natural vehicle of carbon capture and storage, soil and plants are two of our strongest tools to reduce carbon emissions. The entire forrest ecosystem, the wood, roots, leaves, deadwood, soil and vegetation, can capture over 400 tonnes of carbon per hectare. In addition to carbon management, habitat restoration also provides shelter, prevents flooding, and reduces city temperatures and pollution.   

Forests and woodlands covered over 90% of Victoria prior to European settlement. But development has reduced the forest cover by more than half, so that now only 35% of the State is forested. Restoring forest ecosystems and conducting large scale planting programs in urban environments, creates a safe haven for wildlife, boosts biodiversity, and improves the health and wellbeing of the local community.   

Our team have extensive experience improving the structure, microbial life and nutrient density of soils. We have also planted over two million tubestock, shrubs, mature trees and aquatic plants. We work with clients to identify species that are endemic to your local area, while also meeting your functional and aesthetic needs.