Bruny Island Environment Network Inc

Bruny Island Environment Network Inc is a not-for-profit organisation established in 2009, dedicated to the protection and celebration of the unique natural environment of Bruny Island, Tasmania. It brings together a network of individuals and groups who share a commitment to conserving the island’s rich biodiversity, cultural heritage, and scenic values. The organisation operates through active community involvement and collaboration with landholders, government bodies, and other conservation groups to ensure the long-term sustainability of Bruny Island’s ecosystems.

Mission and Vision

The mission of Bruny Island Environment Network Inc is to protect and promote the biodiversity, cultural heritage, and environmental values of Bruny Island while supporting ecologically sustainable economic activities that generate sustainable livelihoods for the local community. The vision is to maintain Bruny Island as a special place where natural habitats and wildlife thrive, and where the community and visitors alike appreciate and respect its unique environment.

Main Objectives

• Protect and enhance biodiversity through conservation projects and habitat restoration.
• Support sustainable economic activities that align with environmental values.
• Provide education and information to landholders, residents, and visitors about environmental and conservation issues.
• Collaborate with landholders to improve vegetation management and environmental practices.
• Manage and conserve protected areas, including coastal and marine environments.

Benefiting Groups

The organisation primarily benefits local landholders, residents, environmental volunteers, researchers, and visitors to Bruny Island. It also supports the survival of endangered species such as the Forty-spotted pardalote and Swift parrot by working closely with recovery teams and conservation partners.

Services and Activities

• Environmental restoration projects including revegetation and weed removal.
• Community education and awareness through workshops, publications, and events like the Bruny Island Bird Festival.
• Monitoring and research support for threatened species and habitats.
• Collaboration with landholders to install nest boxes and improve habitat quality.
• Organising volunteer activities such as beach clean-ups and shorebird nesting site protection.