The Tamborine Bush Volunteers (TBV) was formed in March 1988 with the aim of establishing a community-based group to work with the Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service (QPWS) on park maintenance in Tamborine National Park. Specific projects are identified which enhance the natural integrity and beauty of Tamborine Mountain.

The role of groups such as the Tamborine Bush Volunteers is becoming more and more important as funding for National Parks continues to decline in relation to the area managed.

Tamborine Mountain has significant remnant rainforest areas in the centre of a large population centre in south-east Queensland. Tamborine Mountain has a very high visitation rate due to its proximity to Brisbane, Gold Coast and the urban development around the town of Beenleigh.

Volunteers meet on the first Saturday of each month under the supervision of the Rangers from Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service. Work activities vary from clearing degraded areas and replanting with local rainforest trees and understorey plants, weed control, track maintenance, plant propagating and nursery work.

The Tamborine Bush Volunteers is not directly funded but tools, supervision and training are provided by Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service. The Tamborine Mountain Natural History Association Inc., has provided funding to purchase tree stock.

The TBV is affiliated with the Queensland National Parks Association Inc. (NPAQ) and has a common focus in maintaining and expanding Queensland’s National Park estate.

The group does not have a committee structure but designated members are assigned to liaise with Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service.

The Tamborine Bush Volunteers have been successful in receiving awards for their revegetation work.

Membership of the group is about 15, representing ages from 10 to 75 years of age.

The group recruits new members by “word of mouth”, articles in the local newspapers, displays at environmental open days and posters on local noticeboards.

For further information contact Len Lowry on telephone (07) 33557288, mobile 0428335572, email This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it or postal address 15 Franciscea Street Everton Hills 4053