# Retirement Fuels Bushland Restoration: Ken and Jill revive 970ha bush; older Australians follow

- Source: Times of India
- Published: 2026-10-17T10:42:00+00:00
- Category: World
- Original: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/rest-of-world/at-85-and-82-ken-and-jill-hooper-are-still-restoring-australian-bushland-after-more-than-20-years-of-conservation-work-they-have-helped-protect-970-hectares-and-bring-native-wildlife-back/articleshow/134994766.cms
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/retirement-fuels-bushland-restoration-ken-and-jill-revive-970ha-bush-o-7e0a04/

In their eighties, Ken and Jill Hooper have become dedicated stewards of bushland in Australia, showcasing an inspiring commitment to conservation post-retirement. Over the last twenty years, after acquiring properties in Victoria and New South Wales, they focus on enhancing biodiversity and curbing invasive species to safeguard native wildlife. Their work reflects a significant trend of older Aus

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