Join the South Australian Business Chamber team and other South Australian businesses at Frahns Farm, Monarto, for an afternoon of giving back to the land that sustains our lives.
The Mt Lofty region is one of 15 nationally-recognised biodiversity hot spots (a place on earth richest in biodiversity). Despite this, the biodiversity of this region is vanishing because the amount of habitat remaining is inadequate to support the species that we have present today.
Half the woodland bird species will disappear from this region if we continue with a “business as usual” approach. If we do nothing, this region will no longer be special, or a drawcard for visitors. This once nationally-recognised biodiversity hot spot will become a cold spot.
If we increase the cover of native vegetation in this region from 10% to 30%, we can keep most of our wildlife for future generations to enjoy.
Let’s act now, save our biodiversity, transform our landscapes and show our pride in the region in which we live and work.
Bio·R was born from a need for a non-profit to drive the restoration of woodlands in heavily cleared landscapes of South Australia to arrest the ongoing and imminent decline of native species. Bio·R secures long-term funding for restoration, promoting the research necessary to deliver successful habitat reconstruction and reconnecting people with a feeling of community by fostering pride, ownership and a love for our natural heritage.
Bio·R’s current major project is Frahns Farm, a 550-hectare area of crown land four kilometres west of Monarto, which has been set aside for significant woodland habitat reconstruction.
The South Australian Business Chamber Corporate Planting Day is being held on the back of Bio·R’s seventh consecutive Frahns Farm Planting Festival, held in June 2022.
This year, Bio·R have set a bold target of 40,000 plants across six community planting days and two corporate planting days. “We’re starting to talk more with South Australian businesses who are looking for real ways to become more sustainable” says David Paton. “They are also very excited by the ability for their staff to take part in impactful volunteer opportunities like this.”
Event information:
When: Monday, 11 July 2022, 12:00 – 3:30pm
Where: Frahns Farm, Monarto (about 50 minutes drive from Adelaide)
Catering: Afternoon tea with be provided.
Register for the South Australian Business Chamber Corporate Planting Day >
No prior skills are required. The trees will be placed next to pre-dug holes, so you’ll be able to plant trees at your own pace. We hope to see you there.
If you cannot make this date but still want to get involved, Bio·R welcomes you to attend another one of their community planting days.
Register for upcoming community planting days >
Restoring biodiverse habitat to the Mt Lofty region will take long-term planning and commitment over multiple decades. We must start now to leave permanent legacies for future generations. There are opportunities for significant ongoing engagement, including naming rights to events and reconstructed woodland plots.
Get in contact with Bio·R to discuss how you can get your business involved >
