For over 30 years a small parcel of land within Yarnbala has been protected from grazers allowing native grasses and ground habitat to return. This recovery now supports endangered birds and provides the foundation for the next phase of the project—installation of predator-proof fencing to build resilient bird populations and prepare for the reintroduction of key marsupials while creating a soft-release refuge for marsupials once lost from this country. The Yarnbala Foundation is guiding this long-term rewilding program to restore the critically endangered Grassy She-oak Woodland on Calcrete.

Discover the story of one of South Australia’s last remaining Grassy She-oak Woodlands — a critically endangered ecosystem under growing threat from urban expansion, fire, and overgrazing. This article explores the cultural, ecological, and historical significance of the woodland, and how the Yarnbala Foundation is working to protect and restore this rare landscape before it’s lost forever.

Invasive species such as Polygala (Myrtle-leaf Milkwort), Aleppo Pines, African Daisy, and Freesias are rapidly spreading across Coffin Bay, forming dense infestations that outcompete native plants, reduce biodiversity, and disrupt natural ecosystem functions. These aggressive weeds and plants threaten the survival of native trees, grasses, and delicate understory species, transforming the unique landscapes of the Eyre Peninsula.

The Western Pygmy Possum (Cercartetus concinnus) is a tiny yet extraordinary marsupial that plays a vital role in maintaining healthy ecosystems. However, these unique creatures face increasing threats from habitat loss and predation, placing mounting pressure on their already fragile populations.

The iconic Minniribbie Creek is a vital stream system on the Lower Eyre Peninsula, originating as the outflow from Lake Wangary and discharging into Kellidie Bay then into the waters of Coffin Bay. It forms the downstream extent of Glengyle Creek, which flows into Lake Wangary.