odonata
Mt Rothwell is a sanctuary managed by Odonata Foundation, a not-for-profit entity supporting biodiversity impact solutions. Founded in 2017 by Nigel Sharp, we create, support, nurture and empower businesses and entrepreneurs to move towards a more environmentally sustainable world.
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Healthy biodiversity, including our soils, is critical to our daily lives and long term survival. We believe that by demonstrating the economic benefits of investing in biodiversity, we’ll create a more sustainable planet where people can thrive. Business is a major tool for positive biodiversity, climate and social impact, and key to inspiring Australians to live a healthy life in harmony with nature.
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As a biodiversity and threatened species manager, innovator and advisor, Odonata have the know-how and networks to influence impact investment funds. Our knowledge, trust and reputation have led to strategic collaborations with universities, businesses and NGOs – ultimately delivering results. Learn more.
tiverton
Located at Dundonnell, north-east of Mortlake, is Mt Rothwell’s sister property Tiverton. At 900 ha Tiverton is twice the size of Mt Rothwell and has been fenced by a 6 foot high feral proof fence with the intention to exclude foxes, cats, hares and rabbits. Tiverton will supersede Mt Rothwell in becoming Victoria’s largest feral predator-free conservation reserve.
Also located on the Victorian Volcanic Plains, Tiverton is located in stony rise country with wetlands that support many water birds including Brolgas, which are vulnerable in Victoria. The site has historically been managed as low stocking sheep grazing site. The sheep grazing has since intensified however is being undertaken using the model of cell crash grazing with the intention to diversify the grassland plain.
