Murtho Habitat Restoration: Former vineyard revived for regent parrots; family project spans generations

The Quick Take

After departing from the wine industry, Tony and Cherie Townsend embarked on a remarkable project to repurpose their 40-acre vineyard into a sanctuary for regent parrots. Their family and local volunteers, spanning four generations, are actively involved in this conservation initiative. Backed by the Murraylands and Riverland Landscape Board, over 3,000 native seedlings have been planted, fosterin