Community for Coastal & Cassowary Conservation
At C4, we are committed to protecting and restoring the Cassowary Coast’s unique biodiversity by safeguarding critical habitats, promoting sustainable practices, and empowering our community to take action. Through education, conservation, and strong partnerships, we work to preserve our vital ecosystems—especially those that sustain the endangered Southern Cassowary.
Our objectives
Cassowary Management
Implement the Cassowary Management Plan within the Mission Beach environs.
View Cassowary Management Plan ↗
Protect Cassowary Habitats
Maintain a Land Buyback Fund to protect and secure essential cassowary habitat.
Environment Sustainability
Identify and ensure the retention of environmentally significant areas.
Government Consulting
Liaise with all levels of government and have input into the social, economic and environmental well-being of Mission Beach.
Community Engagement
Maintain a heightened community awareness of environmental issues through education and information.
The Community for Coastal and Cassowary Conservation represents a powerful legacy of grassroots environmental action.
The roots of C4 began in the late 1980s and early 1990s with the mutually-aligned efforts of several local conservation groups, including the Wildlife Preservation Society Queensland (WPSQ) and the Movement for Responsible Coastal Development (MRCD).
Our mission has always been to protect and conserve our coastal and rainforest habitats, along with the plants and animals that thrive in them.
C4 proudly respects the Djiru people, the Traditional Owners of the land, and works hard to protect the Cassowary Coast by balancing conservation and responsible development for future generations..
We care about conservation
Written, Directed, Produced by Oliver Gamblin and Lavinya Scholl, this documentary “Saving the Dinosaur Bird – Replanting the Rainforest” features the conservation work of C4.
Featuring interviews with C4 members Peter & Laurie Trott, Peter Rowles, Leonard Andy, Mandy White, Brett Krause and Lorraine Lamothe. Additional thanks to our C4 members featured: Franz Arenz, Ian Shankly, Sue Pearson, Johanne Rowles, Maira Eichenbrenner, Julia Franco, Jeremy Norman and Bob Jones.
What we do
Education & Awareness
Cassowary Conservation
We are a community.
We welcome all who share our vision and mission.
Join us by becoming a member, volunteer, or partner.
Our management committee
Peter Rowles
President
Dr. Helen K. Larson
Vice President
Peter Trott
Nursery Coordinator
Leonard Andy
Indigenous Coordinator
Ross Mattingley
Treasurer
Lyn Mattingley
Secretary / Legal Advisor
Jeff Larson
Memberships & Online Coordinator
Our partners
C4 has a strong history of forging successful partnerships in conservation efforts across the Cassowary Coast. We welcome businesses, NGOs, and government agencies to partner with us on land conservation, community education, and restoration projects.
