The Doonan Creek Environment Reserve was once cleared for agricultural use but has since been transformed into a vital conservation area managed by the Sunshine Coast Regional Council. Established with the goal of preserving and enhancing the region’s native ecosystems, the reserve’s restoration is guided by the Doonan Creek Environment Reserve Management Plan. This plan focuses on rehabilitating areas of degraded land and fostering biodiversity through ecological restoration practices. Over the years, the reserve has become a crucial habitat for local wildlife, including endangered species, and plays a significant role in the region’s environmental sustainability.
The project is part of the long-running BushCare program, which has engaged over 1,700 volunteers annually for more than 30 years. Through community planting events and school programs, local volunteers take an active role in the restoration efforts, contributing to both environmental sustainability and community engagement.
The restoration efforts at Doonan Creek are vital for species such as koalas, glossy black cockatoos, and grey-headed flying foxes, which rely on the region for food and habitat. The project contributes directly to national recovery plans for these species by increasing habitat availability and improving foraging resources, especially during critical times such as the winter months.
