Gurrbum II

Building a corridor for the endangered Southern Cassowary.

Queensland, Australia

Miyawaki Forest

Habitat Restoration

Endangered Species

Self Sustaining

After approx. three years our SUGi Pocket Forests can be classed as self-sustaining, at which point they can be handed over to Nature and left alone for complexity to naturally develop.

Trees

Square Meters

Native Species

Self Sustaining Forest

We planted Gurrbum II in April 2022 to mark the second stage of a planting initiative to create a ‘corridor’ linking habitats for the endangered southern cassowary. The forest very quickly established itself. The trees are now reaching impressive heights and the tree canopy continues to expand, with new shoots emerging to signal the forest’s strong and healthy growth. Native flora species such as cassowary gum (Syzygium hemilampra), black wattle (Acacia mangium) and quandong (Santalum acuminatum) are thriving, alongside a variety of native sedges and ferns. Powderpuff lilly pillys (Syzygium wilsonii), with their distinctive pink-red pompom flowers, add vibrant bursts of color to the green landscape.

The forest is teeming with life, from grasshoppers on oak trees to small reptiles thriving in the undergrowth. The abundant leaf litter enriches the soil and further supports this complex web of life and dynamic ecosystem.

Forest Maker
Brett Krause

Forest Partner

Ecosystem Restored

Final report: 16.12.2024

After approximately three years our SUGi Pocket Forests become self-sustaining. They no longer require human maintenance or watering, and can be handed over to Nature for biodiversity and complexity to naturally develop.

ⓘ Scientific References

Survival Rate

People living within 300 meters

kg of potential CO2 sequestration

Biodiversity

Biodiversity is all the different kinds of life you'll find in one area—the variety of animals, plants, fungi, and even microorganisms like bacteria that make up our natural world. Each of these species and organisms work together in ecosystems, like an intricate web, to maintain balance and support life.

ⓘ Scientific References

Potential number of mammals

Potential number of birds

Potential number of amphibians

“It will create a 5-star hotel for our native fauna.”
Brett Krause, SUGi Forest Maker

Forest Report: 2023

0 Months

Forest Age

Survival Rate

Average of Tallest 3 Trees

The forest is finally exhibiting robust growth. It has undergone weeding three times, which is a testament to our dedicated efforts to nurture its development and see the forest thrive. Biodiversity has been observed, including many bird species, small spiders and insects.