Founded in 1981, Nature Foundation is an apolitical not-for-profit foundation that invests in conserving, restoring and protecting South Australian landscapes, flora and fauna to ensure their survival.
We aim to lead the way in sustainable nature conservation by investing in a broad portfolio of activities including:
- Increasing the area protected for nature conservation
- Environmental watering and water purchase
- Education and citizen science
- Creating enduring partnerships
- Multidisciplinary conservation management
- Scientific research
- Raising funds for nature conservation
- Carbon abatement
- Aboriginal youth program
Vision
Inspiring people to connect with and conserve the natural habitat of South Australia for future generations
Mission
Engaging people, resources and good science to conserve the precious habitat of South Australia
Nature Foundation’s vital conservation work is focused on achieving five goals:
- Increasing areas of habitat are conserved and enhanced for future generations
- Nature Science knowledge that leads to evidence-based decision making
- Nature is better understood and valued
- Engaged communities that support resilient habitats
- An inspirational organisation that is financially secure and achieves operational excellence
Endangered and Vulnerable Species we continue to and have assisted over the years include;
- Yellow-footed Rock-wallaby
- Pygmy Bluetongue Lizard
- Glossy Black Cockatoo
- Australian Sea Lion
- Southern Hairy-nosed Wombat
- Thick-billed Grasswren