Australian couple, 85 and 82, restore 970 hectares after 20 years of work

 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 Australians contributing to community conservation, aiming to foster a legacy for future generations. 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 Australians contributing to community conservation, aiming to foster a legacy for future generations.