The Daintree Oxbow: rainforest, river and reef recovery

Along the southern edge of the ancient Daintree Rainforest in the tropical far north of Australia, a unique, hidden landscape has triggered a series of events that could challenge the nation’s approach to natural capital resources and land use. Ecological recovery, industrial agriculture and rural economic outcomes are all in contention.

Themes that echo with many natural capital and rewilding projects in the United Kingdom.

The Oxbow is a symbol of our changing relationship with the land. One that will be brought to life in film and a rich discussion during this special evening at the Royal Geographical Society. 

Much like this area’s diverse mosaic of habitats, there are a multitude of factors vying for consideration. Our expert panel will challenge the debate around rural land use, environmental and agricultural conflicts, ecological and economic outcomes, and the race to meet ambitious global climate targets at a local level. 

It’s an evening set to highlight why so many projects around the globe have much in common. 

Despite the World Heritage-listed status that envelopes this area, tens of thousands of years of cultural stewardship by the First Nations people and a local authority promising a ‘sustainable future’ for this region, the Oxbow remains under threat.  

Rainforest Rescue has spent over a quarter of a century in the Queensland Wet Tropics building exactly the capability this moment currently demands. Now we can share the Oxbow story with an international audience. 

Speakers: Ross Westgate, Branden Barber, Ben Goldsmith, Professor Alastair Driver, Jessica Fallon, Merlin Hanbury Tenison, Paul Rose

 If you have any questions or require assistance with your booking please contact the event organiser, via info@rainforestrescue.org.au