Purpose

~ to inspire and support participation in the creation of a nation-wide network of bush corridors for sustainable and shared use for heritage, habitat and livelihoods for all of Australia ~

Preamble

Globally Unique Network & Resource

Potential to Retain, Extend & Sustain At risk

Web of Habitat & Fauna Cross-Cultural Meeting Point of Appreciation & Concern

Unseen Values Neglected & Misused Climate Change Mass Species Loss

Extensive Values

Ancient & Modern Culture & History Passive Tourism & Recreation Agriculture & Biodiversity

Growing Support

TSR Coalitions The Long Paddock Statement Private Conservation

Positioning

Extend & Connect

Multiple Values & Uses

NSW & QLD TSRs Great Eastern Ranges (Alps - Atherton) Trans-Australia Eco Link Private Conservation

Culture & Education Passive Recreation Livelihoods: tourism agribusiness, education Biodiversity & Carbon

A Continuous Corridor through:

Address Planetary Risks

Climate Change Ecosystem & Biodiversity Loss

Time: ancient, modern, visionary Space: continental scale Diversity: Biodiversity, Culture, Ecosystems

Proactively conserve, regenerate & sustain

Principles

Public not Political Sustainability pro-active conservation & regeneration of social, economic & environmental systems Collaboration build relationships and shared values rather than fences Share Responsibility inspire and support involvement from all corners of Australia and beyond Transparency & Accountability for decision making, stakeholder relationships and conduct of business affairs

Showpiece Stretches

Interpretive Signs Multiple stories along the way

Stories of particular journeys or periods Changing flora and fauna Local bush tucker, etc.

Sculpture & Landmarks Conservation & Regeneration Digital ARKive ~ Virtual Library & Museum Recreation facilities: picnics, bird watching, fishing, camping, bush walks, etc.

Yarns from the Route

Historic & Cultural Stories and Facts GPS Coordinates for Sites Facilities for Travellers, Bird Watchers, Tour Guides, Teachers, Students & others to upload:

Pictures, videos Personal stories & comments Data

Bird and Wildlife Sightings Interpretive Signs School Song/Art Competitions

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Partnerships

Collaborative Campaigns ~ Kangaroo Grass Expertise, Knowledge & Information Showpiece Sections InterNETwork Yarns from the Route

Existing Data:

Mapping Integration

National Parks Arc View, SixViewer

Multiple Filters and Layers

Historical & Cultural Environmental Bird/Wildlife Sightings Endemic species

Online Permits/Bookings Portal to local initiatives Events, Activities, Calendars Planners & Guides: travel, research

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Digital ARKive

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