Bridie Butterfield Murray Memorial Fund

Caring for conservation reserves now and for the future.  All donations made before 30 June 2026 will be matched dollar for dollar up to $200,000. 

Trust for Nature urgently needs help to restore and protect our conservation reserves across Victoria. With the generosity from Chris Murray, father and passionate conservationist, we have established a new fund in honour of his daughter – the Bridie Butterfield Murray Memorial Fund – which will support Trust for Nature to care for its conservation reserves today and for future generations.  

Trust for Nature urgently needs help to restore and protect our conservation reserves across Victoria. With the generosity from Chris Murray, father and passionate conservationist, we have established a new fund in honour of his daughter – the Bridie Butterfield Murray Memorial Fund – which will support Trust for Nature to care for its conservation reserves today and for future generations.  

Trust for Nature is in an exciting time of renewal and growth, focusing on more and better private land conservation through strategic work across Victoria. Part of this important work is the ongoing management of our portfolio of over 40 reserves, covering 36,000 hectares. These special places, both reserves and covenants, are crucial sanctuaries for nature and provide vital refuges for wildlife as the climate changes. By safeguarding ecosystems, we help protect the homes of our most threatened flora and fauna species.  
 
Following his daughter’s determination to protect nature, Chris has turned his attention to Trust for Nature’s reserves. He was inspired by the conservation impact that could be achieved, such as reintroducing rare orchids, and the knowledge and passion of Trust for Nature’s team members. 

The Bridie Butterfield Murray Memorial Fund will directly impact the protection, restoration and stewardship of our conservation reserves. The philanthropic leadership gift from Chris Murray for reserves has the potential to deliver incredible impact now and for the future. Please join us in our commitment to conservation, to restoring habitat and for protecting private land forever.   
 
All donations made before 30 June 2026 will be matched dollar for dollar up to $200,000. The matched funding has been pledged by Chris Murray. With the generosity of our community and donors, we can double the impact and grow the Fund. 
 
The Bridie Butterfield Murray Memorial Fund is administered by JB Were on behalf of Trust for Nature. The Fund’s balance is reflected below. 

$200,000

$200,000

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The wonder of nature, and everything nature has to offer, has been given to us as a gift.

Each one of us is responsible for taking care and looking after the natural wonders of Victoria — from rainforests to deserts, coasts to mountains.

In the face of climate change and continued vegetation loss, Trust for Nature’s role is increasingly important in preserving Victoria’s remaining native habitat.

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