Wetlands and waterways shape our iconic landscape in WA, and play a critical role in the fight against climate change.
We know that wetlands absorb carbon at a faster rate than forests, while also providing habitat for an enormous range of native wildlife from birds to turtles.
Our planting projects increasingly focus on wetland habitats - we have 170 hectares of land available to us, but we need your help to fulfil our restoration goals.
Healing the Helena River
One of our most significant and degraded waterways in the region is the Helena River (Mandoon Bilya), which flows from the Darling Scarp to the upper Swan Estuary in Guildford, adjacent to our Hazelmere base. Restoring the banks of the Helena River with native sedges, rushes and trees will improve the health of the river and provide vital habitat for wildlife.
This work will also support the Mandoon Bilya Regional Riverpark, which has been proposed by our friends at Bibbul Ngarma Aboriginal Association as part of their Booryul-Bah-Bilya program.
Your generous donation at tax time will help us to plant more native plants to heal landscapes including the Helena River, replacing lost habitat and restoring healthy, biodiverse ecosystems.
Your support will help us to heal landscapes like the Helena River
We urgently need funds to deliver high quality community restoration projects that our planet desperately needs. We receive no ongoing government funding so your support is not only appreciated, but crucial to our ecological restoration goals.
We have 170 hectares available for restoration - your donation level can be set by your preferred contribution per hectare. All funds are vital to help us heal landscapes, just like the one at our neighbouring Helena River (Mandoon Bilya):
- Tadpole supporter: $0.50c per hectare = $85
- Turtle supporter: $1 per hectare = $170
- Quokka supporter: $5 per hectare = $850
- Quenda supporter: $20 per hectare = $3,400
- Eagle supporter: $60 per hectare = $10,200
Quokkas Spotted Near Helena River!
The Helena River supports a diverse range of native wildlife including birds, turtles and native fish species.
Our friends at Bibbul Ngarma Aboriginal Association recently found a new mainland population of quokkas whilst monitoring the river catchment’s health. Mainly associated with Rottnest Island (Wadjemup), it is an exciting discovery for the Perth Hills region!
Bibbul Ngarma Senior Elder, Greg Ugle, said: “Looking after the health of rivers has important flow-on effects for the entire environment. Water quality is what determines the wildlife and all creatures that need water to survive. As a Noongar Traditional Elder, my intention is to be sure to protect our rivers and the animals that live along them.”
Restoring the water quality and improving the health of the Helena River through biodiverse native plantings will encourage a growing range of wildlife species into the area.
All donations are fully tax-deductible and will directly fund our planting projects including the one on our neighbouring Helena River (Mandoon Bilya). Through community engagement and education, we will also continue to advocate for the critical importance of trees as part of healthy communities and landscapes.
From all of us here at Trillion Trees Australia, and from the native wildlife which doesn’t have a voice, we really appreciate your support this tax time.
River image credit: Bibbul Ngarma Aboriginal Association
All donations of $2 or more are tax deductible