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WildlifeJune 2022

Swift Parrot Habitat Rehabilitation: Work Begins!

By Lorraine Hawdon

“We all know the importance of planting trees and managing weeds, but winning this grant demonstrates the value of our work and makes sure that we actually do it!” — Guy Dutson, Ecologist.

Excitement is growing at Narara Ecovillage as rehabilitation of critical Swift Parrot habitat finally begins. The Swift Parrot is critically endangered, and every patch of restored forage habitat matters.

The before-and-after of this work will be visible for years to come. It is a long-term commitment to a species that depends on the choices we make today.

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