Lifelong passion leads to investment in groundbreaking research
Australasian Bittern (Botaurus poiciloptilus)
Wetlands support approximately 40 per cent of the world’s biodiversity. They play a critical role in the health of humans and the planet as a whole. But to protect them we must first understand them. Chris and Gina Grubb know this well, generously donating $400,000 to new research that will improve our understanding of these valuable ecosystems.
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2020 Donor Impact Report
Chris and Gina Grubb are driven by a desire to ensure future generations can appreciate nature and biodiversity, as they have. Growing up in South Africa, Chris dreamed of becoming a farmer or a veterinarian. But life had other plans and instead of working with animals, he entered the financial sector. He now has more than 40 years’ experience as an investment fund manager in Asia and Australia. However, his love of the natural world never left him. Through the years, he has been involved in the Bush Heritage Board, including three years as its president. Chris and Gina continue to give their time and money to various conservation efforts – now including a new Charles Sturt-led research that will help build a better understanding of Australia’s wetland birds.
