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Why Bring Back the Dry Rainforest?

Restoring the dry rainforest isn’t just about reviving a lost landscape—it’s about building a more resilient future for the Hunter region. Here’s how:

🌿 Stronger, Healthier Waterways

By stabilising soil and filtering runoff, dry rainforest restoration reduces flooding and erosion while improving water quality in the Hunter River.

🦜 A Haven for Threatened Species

Bringing back this ecosystem expands vital habitat for iconic species like the Regent Bowerbird and supports rare and endangered plants, preserving the biodiversity of the lower Hunter.

🌏 A Natural Climate Solution

Dry rainforest restoration enhances carbon capture, helps rebalance ecosystems, and acts as a buffer against floods, droughts, and fires, strengthening the region’s natural defences against climate change.

We are also increasing the opportunities for people to care for Country.

Rewilding the Hunter’s dry rainforest isn’t just about the past—it’s about protecting the future.

Hunter Rainforest Revival

Hunter Rainforest Revival Project

Reaching across the Hunter to restore and replant Dry Rainforest habitats