Balijup is a special property in the Great Southern region and a vital link in the Gondwana Link. Settled by the Hordacre family in the 1920s, it is now a shining example of landcare in the area.
Listen to current co-owner Alan Hordacre, Basil Schur and Joe Porter describe the important work taking place at Balijup, including the fully fenced Fauna Sanctuary.
Experience flying above a wandoo woodland canopy. This film features drone aerial photography of the Balijup Farm and Eco-Sanctuary in April 2020.
Trees with hollows are vital for the survival of many of our mammal, bird and reptile species. Landholders should do everything they can to keep these trees standing, whether alive or dead.
From Green Skills, this film introduces Balijup – a special property in the Great Southern region and a vital link in the Gondwana Link. Settled by the Hordacre family in the 1920s, it is now a shining example of landcare. It comprises over 700 hectares of lakes, wetlands, bush and plantations, as well as 120 hectares of cropland. Green Skills has partnered with the owners on an exciting range of nature restoration, citizen science, eco-art and Noongar cultural projects, as well as the Balijup Fauna Sanctuary.
Produced in 2016. Duration 5:59