Published Friday, 05 September, 2008 at 12:00 PM
Minister for Sustainability, Climate Change and Innovation
The Honourable Andrew McNamara
A great excuse to indulge in chocolate
The future of Queensland’s endangered bilby is looking sweeter after a boost from Australian chocolate manufacturer Darrell-Lea.
Sustainability, Climate Change and Innovation Minister Andrew McNamara today congratulated Darrell-Lea on raising more than $47,000 through chocolate bilby sales this Easter.
Since 1999, Darrell-Lea has contributed more than $270,000 to the Save the Bilby Fund through chocolate bilby sales.
“This is one instance when people shouldn’t feel guilty about the occasional chocolate indulgence,” Mr McNamara said.
“Darrell Lea donates money from the sale of every chocolate bilby to the Save the Bilby Fund.
“It’s a win-win situation – eat chocolate and save a species.”
“Together, Save the Bilby fund, Dreamworld and the EPA have worked to breed more than 30 bilbies this year. We hope to release some of these into their natural habitat by the end of the year.”
Darrell-Lea made the cheque presentation in the Queen Street Mall as part of Threatened Species Week being held from September 7 - 13.
“The week draws attention to Australia’s plants, animals and ecosystems that are under threat. It encourages the community to help conserve and protect our natural heritage,” Mr McNamara said.
“Government can’t do it alone – the community, business and industry need to play a part to help conserve our threatened species. Together we can secure an environment that future generations will be able to enjoy.”
Darrell-Lea Senior Product Manager Roland zur Oven-Krockhaus said the company was proud to be partnering with the Save the Bilby Fund to establish a safe and sustainable future for the endangered species.
“It’s a good opportunity for us to promote conservation to the wider community, allowing consumers to make purchase decisions that have positive flow-on effects for conservation of our threatened species,” Mr Oven-Krockhaus said.
Mr McNamara said the EPA had taken the lead in management and recovery of threatened species and ecosystems in Queensland, and was involved with projects across the state.
“For example, a predator proof fence at the Julia Creek Airport has recently been completed for reintroduction of Julia Creek Dunnarts.
“Volunteers and the EPA at Mon Repos are saving thousands of turtle eggs each year that might otherwise be lost to foxes or tides, and Hayman Island Resort is helping the endangered Proserpine rock-wallaby to recover,” Mr McNamara said.
To find out how you can get involved in Threatened Species Week activities go to www.epa.qld.au or to find out more about the Save the Bilby Fund, visit www.savethebilbyfund.com.
Media contact: Emma Parnell 3336 8002
Sustainability, Climate Change and Innovation Minister Andrew McNamara today congratulated Darrell-Lea on raising more than $47,000 through chocolate bilby sales this Easter.
Since 1999, Darrell-Lea has contributed more than $270,000 to the Save the Bilby Fund through chocolate bilby sales.
“This is one instance when people shouldn’t feel guilty about the occasional chocolate indulgence,” Mr McNamara said.
“Darrell Lea donates money from the sale of every chocolate bilby to the Save the Bilby Fund.
“It’s a win-win situation – eat chocolate and save a species.”
“Together, Save the Bilby fund, Dreamworld and the EPA have worked to breed more than 30 bilbies this year. We hope to release some of these into their natural habitat by the end of the year.”
Darrell-Lea made the cheque presentation in the Queen Street Mall as part of Threatened Species Week being held from September 7 - 13.
“The week draws attention to Australia’s plants, animals and ecosystems that are under threat. It encourages the community to help conserve and protect our natural heritage,” Mr McNamara said.
“Government can’t do it alone – the community, business and industry need to play a part to help conserve our threatened species. Together we can secure an environment that future generations will be able to enjoy.”
Darrell-Lea Senior Product Manager Roland zur Oven-Krockhaus said the company was proud to be partnering with the Save the Bilby Fund to establish a safe and sustainable future for the endangered species.
“It’s a good opportunity for us to promote conservation to the wider community, allowing consumers to make purchase decisions that have positive flow-on effects for conservation of our threatened species,” Mr Oven-Krockhaus said.
Mr McNamara said the EPA had taken the lead in management and recovery of threatened species and ecosystems in Queensland, and was involved with projects across the state.
“For example, a predator proof fence at the Julia Creek Airport has recently been completed for reintroduction of Julia Creek Dunnarts.
“Volunteers and the EPA at Mon Repos are saving thousands of turtle eggs each year that might otherwise be lost to foxes or tides, and Hayman Island Resort is helping the endangered Proserpine rock-wallaby to recover,” Mr McNamara said.
To find out how you can get involved in Threatened Species Week activities go to www.epa.qld.au or to find out more about the Save the Bilby Fund, visit www.savethebilbyfund.com.
Media contact: Emma Parnell 3336 8002