The Forest at the Edge of Disappearing

The Ludlow Tuart Forest was once the entry into Busselton, before the bypass was built. It’s now signposted as the scenic route into town and most people miss it. This week, Capes Conversations looks at what makes the Ludlow Forest so special and why it needs community help to regenerate and thrive. The Ludlow Tuart Forest is the only tall Tuart forest ecosystem in the world. Once covering more than 110,000 hectares, it has been reduced to just 3% of its original extent. What remains is fragmented, under‑managed, and facing accelerating ecological decline.Des Donnolly and Evelyn Taylor are from the Ludlow Tuart Forest Restoration Group and they believe community can regenerate this forest.Visit the Group's website for more information on their activities, opening hours and ways you can support them: Ludlow Tuart Forest Restoration GroupThanks for listening and if you've enjoyed this podcast, please share with your family and friends. It will help us to keep this show going if you leave us a review.For more inspiration on visiting the Margaret River Region follow @margaretriver on Instagram or explore www.margaretriver.com.This show was recorded at RMR 101.9FM, Margaret River Region.