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| Left to right: Prof. Graham McDowell, Catherine Brown, Michael Looker, John Irwin |
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| What is a Biosphere Reserve? |
| Where is the reserve? |
| What does it look like? |
| Interpretive Centre |
| Virtual Biosphere |
| Explore the Biosphere |
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Vision The Barkindji Biosphere will demonstrate best practice land and water conservation and sustainable development in riverine and semi-arid zones, supported by internationally recognised research, and providing accessible education programs and long-term employment opportunities for local Aboriginal people. Overview The Barkindji Biosphere will be developed as a land and water conservation, development, research and education icon and seek to apply world's best practice wherever possible. The Reserve has been the dream of John Irwin, a long-time volunteer and Finance Chairman of the Australian Inland Botanic Gardens (AIBG) and Chairman of the Sunraysia Mallee Economic Development Board. He is strongly supported by other visionaries from La Trobe University, the NSW Department of Land and Water Conservation and Trust for Nature, among many others. |
