Protecting our rainforests for future generations

	John Kearney QC with ARF Patron Lynne Cosgrove (centred) and Dr Victoria Gordon ARF Chair

In December 2006 the ARF announced a huge boost to the conservation of the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area and the Daintree Rainforest through a major financial contribution from Gold Coast residents, retired QC John Kearney and his wife Alison. The sponsorship of two pristine rainforest blocks by the Kearney’s was a result of the Foundation’s unique advertising campaign supported by General Peter Cosgrove.

Elizabeth Kearney, granddaughter of Mr and Mrs Kearney, recently holidayed in the region and the ARF was delighted to be able to show her the blocks her grandparents had so generously sponsored and the work the ARF has undertaken to rehabilitate these pristine sites.

If you would like to know more about sponsoring or adopting your part of Australia’s rainforest go to http://www.arf.net.au/sponsor2.html

Elizabeth Kearney visits her grandparents sponsored reserve	A guided walk through the Kearney Reserve with ARF CEO, Roger Phillips