Join us in celebrating the community's dedication to conservation on Lord Howe Island!

For over 100 years, the Lord Howe Island community has been committed to environmental protection and conservation. Many of the projects we continue today were initiated by individuals or community groups who recognised the need for sustainable solutions and took action to achieve them.

The community's dedication to preserving the Island's natural environment has played a crucial role in its success in eradicating invasive species and protecting its unique biodiversity. Notable achievements include the eradication of pigs in the 1980s, goats and cats in the 2000s, and rodents between 2019 and 2021, as well as the 20-year weed eradication program.

Lord Howe Island was recognised with World Heritage listing in 1982 for outstanding natural beauty and significant biodiversity and our conservation successes serve as a model that can inspire and guide other communities around the world.

By showcasing the Island's history of biodiversity restoration through photography, presentations, and interactive forums, we aim to showcase the stewardship of residents, recognise achievements to date, encourage ongoing community engagement, and discuss the importance of biosecurity measures to protect what has been achieved.

When: Wednesday 13 & Thursday 14 November 2024 

Where: LHI Community Hall and online 

A full event schedule will be announced soon. The event will celebrate: 

• rich history of island stewardship by the LHI Community
• successful history of eradications (pigs, goats, cats, rodents, weeds)
• the conclusion of the LHI REP and launch of the REP Lessons Learned Report
• the biosecurity journey and into the future
• enhancing biodiversity on LHI.

We look forward to seeing you at the event.