ABOUT us
Daintree Life started as a way to showcase the unique Daintree region in 2017 via social media. From there (on the suggestion of a friend), it developed into a specific project concept in early 2018. After much planning and liaising, it has now progressed to the next stage as a business model - identifying key areas and then revegetating those areas, with a goal of planting 500,000 trees by 2030. We are Dave and Connie, and we are Daintree Life.
“The true meaning of life is to plant trees, under whose shade you do not expect to sit.”
- Nelson Henderson
mission & VISION
Our mission and vision statements are presented to simply reflect why we exist and our vision for the future.
Our Mission: Planting for the future.
Our Vision: To promote positive outcomes in the heart of the Daintree Rainforest via education and a goal of planting 500,000 trees by 2030.
Our aims and goals are covered here
Dave Pinson
Owner - Daintree Life
Daintree resident, conservationist, wildlife carer.
Dave was born in the UK where he developed an early life-long fascination with the natural world, before moving to Australia and furthering a deep interest in conservation. Dave’s background and skills include surveying, mapping, environmental compliance, liaising and planning, website design, and rainforest revegetation. Dave is a wildlife carer specialising in bats and is the author of The Flying-fox Manual (a handbook for carers).
Dave is a keen photographer, revegetation volunteer, and promotes the unique Daintree area via social media.
Connie Pinson
Owner - Daintree Life
Daintree resident, conservationist, wildlife carer.
Connie was born and bred in rural NSW, where in adult life she rapidly developed a love of wildlife and a solid appreciation of conservation principles and values. Connie’s professional background and skills include office administration, fundraising, successful grant application writing, wildlife rehabilitation, and several times a year is invited to present flying-fox wildlife rehabilitation courses and workshops in multiple states.
Connie is a keen photographer, promotes the area via social media, and regularly volunteers in forest revegetation projects.