The Springs reserve is nestled amongst the suburban residences located on the southern edge of Buderim bordering Sippy Downs. The reserve features a wallum banksia woodland landscape complete with a wide array of native flora and fauna common to this ecosystem. This includes species endemic to the region such as the endangered Swamp Stringybark (Eucalyptus conglomerata) and the vulnerable Whipstick Wattle (Acacia attenuata). Other common species include those found on our precious coastal heath.

This piece of land is part of an important remaining remnant section of habitat connecting the north eastern corner of the Mooloolah River National Park to the remnant habitats persisting in the hills of Buderim and neighbouring suburb Mons. Regional ecosystem mapping lists the reserve as ‘Melaleuca quinquenervia/Eucalyptus robusta woodland on coastal alluvium’ which is currently recorded as being of concern with respect to the Queensland Biodiversity Status. Yet despite this, the Sunshine Coast Council still plans to clear a section of the reserve to build a road for potential traffic increases in our growing population. This rapid urban expansion has posed a significant risk to the natural habitats located in this region. While the urban expansion has provided new residences with accompanying business establishments for the Sunshine Coasts growing population, this has come to the detriment of the local wildlife. The remaining pockets of remnant habitat remain fragmented within the urban sprawl but are critical for providing wildlife corridors and essential feeding grounds and habitat. Natural corridors of vegetation linking larger reserves are essential to minimise the isolation of species and to maximise the genetic breeding pool, helping to avoid local extinction.

This destruction of the reserve will have a devastating impact on many of our native fauna including kangaroo’s, wallaby's, lace monitor lizards, frogs, possums, bats, echidna’s and an abundance of bird life. Not to mention the extra noise, traffic and dust this proposal will bring into your quiet suburban life. If you live in the area you would know that we have already lost enough land to along Sippy Downs Drive, Stringybark Road, Jorl Court and Toral Drive. The Springs is not only an extremely vital piece of land but it’s a super accessible, family friendly walking track. There are very few places like the Springs left in Buderim. This is one of the last Environment and Conservation zones in our area that with your support we can help save!