What do macadamias and mammals have in common?
At Norbrook, they’re both part of a growing story about caring for the orchards, the land and every living thing that depends on it.
BMRG is excited to announce that Norbrook will be adding Fauna to its Accounting for Nature® Environmental Account with the help of our partner, Carbon Stock, marking an important step toward measuring the whole health of the landscape. Norbrook is a demonstration site farm under BMRG’s Climate Start Catchment Project.
Norbrook’s Environmental Account already tracks the condition of its native vegetation and its carbon project monitors and measures soil carbon sequestration. With fauna now added to the mix, the picture is more complete. From the rustle of wallabies in the macadamia rows to the calls of native birds overhead, Norbrook is capturing how its management supports the wider ecosystem.
“It’s about understanding the full story of the landscape,” said Leesa Kelly, Senior Natural Capital Program Manager at BMRG. “Healthy ecosystems that support biodiversity help support productivity. Norbrook’s land managers know that a greater diversity of native fauna can support tree crops by providing essential ecosystem services like pollination and natural pest control. It’s all connected.”
This new fauna inclusion brings a sharper focus on biodiversity — using scientifically validated indicators to measure species presence, habitat quality, and ecosystem health. It’s a step that not only benefits nature but also helps landholders demonstrate real environmental outcomes through the Accounting for Nature® framework.
BMRG congratulates the Norbrook team on leading the way in natural capital accounting and showing that productive farms and thriving wildlife can go hand in hand.