Uambi Reserve Endowment Fund

Rich biodiversity nestled in the urban Eastern Suburbs of Melbourne

Uambi Reserve in Heathmont has a rich history rooted in conservation and community. Originally part of private land, the reserve was generously donated by the Harper family in 1988 to Trust for Nature to protect its remnant Mixed-Stringybark forest. The name “Uambi”, meaning “pine scrub” in an Indigenous language, reflects the area’s natural heritage.

Since the land donation, the reserve has been managed for conservation, with ongoing support from local volunteers and groups, who help restore and maintain its unique biodiversity. Uambi now stands as a lasting example of community-led environmental stewardship in suburban Melbourne.

Trust for Nature is proud to partner with the Harper family to establish the Uambi Endowment Fund to manage and protect this incredible urban reserve today and for future generations.

All donations will contribute to the ongoing conservation work needed to keep this land healthy and thriving.

Uambi Reserve in Heathmont has a rich history rooted in conservation and community. Originally part of private land, the reserve was generously donated by the Harper family in 1988 to Trust for Nature to protect its remnant Mixed-Stringybark forest. The name “Uambi”, meaning “pine scrub” in an Indigenous language, reflects the area’s natural heritage.

Since the land donation, the reserve has been managed for conservation, with ongoing support from local volunteers and groups, who help restore and maintain its unique biodiversity. Uambi now stands as a lasting example of community-led environmental stewardship in suburban Melbourne.

Trust for Nature is proud to partner with the Harper family to establish the Uambi Endowment Fund to manage and protect this incredible urban reserve today and for future generations.

All donations will contribute to the ongoing conservation work needed to keep this land healthy and thriving.

Originally donated by John and Joan Harper in the 1980’s, the Harper family’s selfless donation has not only safeguarded a precious remnant of indigenous bushland but also fostered a legacy of conservation—spanning multiple generations and helping to connect the local community with the natural heritage of Heathmont.

Uambi Reserve in Heathmont holds significant conservation value as one of the last remaining examples of remnant Mixed-Stringybark forest in metropolitan Melbourne. Spanning approximately four hectares, the reserve protects a rich and diverse ecosystem, with over 175 indigenous vascular plant species and a high concentration of native wildlife, including 16 native bird species and a remarkable variety of butterflies.

This biodiversity is particularly important given the pressures of urban development in the surrounding area. Managed by Trust for Nature and supported by local volunteer groups, Uambi Reserve plays a crucial role in preserving native habitat, providing a sanctuary for threatened species, and offering a living example of pre-colonial bushland.

By donating to the Uambi Endowment Fund, you are not only helping to protect biodiversity but also preserving a unique, tranquil green space that offers the local community a chance to connect with nature, learn about environmental stewardship, and enjoy peaceful bushwalks right in their neighbourhood.

For you.

For your family.

For future generations.

For the world.

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.

Only with your help will we be able to maintain and protect these wonders forever.

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