Hinterland Bush Links Inc.

Hinterland Bush Links Inc. is a community-based, not-for-profit environmental organisation dedicated to the conservation and restoration of native vegetation across the Sunshine Coast Hinterland in Queensland, Australia. Established in 2011, it supports local landholders by connecting, restoring, and protecting wildlife corridors to enhance biodiversity and secure habitat for native species.

Mission and Vision

The organisation’s mission is to empower and support local landholders to protect, restore, and connect native vegetation, thereby improving landscape-scale wildlife corridors and securing biodiversity for the long term. Its vision focuses on landscape-scale conservation that links major nature hubs, ensuring the survival of native plants and animals through healthy, connected ecosystems.

Main Objectives

• Habitat restoration in strategic locations to link fragmented natural areas.
• Community involvement by building strong relationships with landholders and volunteers.
• Education to increase knowledge and skills for conservation among landholders and the wider community.
• Organisational sustainability to maintain effective and ongoing environmental programs.

Benefiting Groups

• Local landholders managing private properties, especially those with larger bush blocks.
• Community volunteers who participate in on-ground restoration activities.
• The general community who benefit from improved natural environments and biodiversity.
• Native wildlife species that rely on connected habitats for survival and movement.

Services and Activities

• Roving Restorers: A volunteer group that meets regularly to assist landholders with weed removal and tree planting.
• Upper Mary Valley Weed Vine Project: Targeted eradication of invasive weed vines to protect waterways and native vegetation.
• Hinterland Koala Habitat Project: Restoration and expansion of koala habitat through planting and weed control.
• Educational workshops and events for landholders and community members to build conservation skills and awareness.
• Collaboration with local organisations and Indigenous groups to enhance ecological outcomes.

Through these activities, Hinterland Bush Links fosters a collaborative and inclusive community focused on practical conservation efforts, ensuring the protection of the Sunshine Coast Hinterland’s unique biodiversity. Supporters can also contribute by donating to help sustain these vital programs.