Powerful Owl Project in SEQ
The Powerful Owl Project is a national program that has been running for 11 years across south-east Queensland (SEQ) and greater Sydney. The project has advanced our understanding of Powerful … Continue reading Powerful Owl Project in SEQ
Catchment Management
Since we took occupancy of our Mount Nathan property in August 2022 our daily rainfall records depict widely fluctuating conditions. There have been a number of high rainfall periods in … Continue reading Catchment Management
Wild Macadamias: Protecting Populations in the Redlands
As a child it was always a treat to see a bag of macadamias arrive in the house, knowing there would be lots of fun ahead for myself and my … Continue reading Wild Macadamias: Protecting Populations in the Redlands
Restoring the Rosewood Scrub
When Chris and Martin purchased their 20.3 hectare property at Tallegalla in western Ipswich nine years ago, it was approximately 75% covered with mature lantana, had three areas of Cat’s … Continue reading Restoring the Rosewood Scrub
The Ongoing Evolution of Cicadabirds
Summer is once again upon us and with it comes the humidity and the inevitable storms. We’ve already welcomed those obvious, raucous, northern migratory birds, the Eastern Koels and Channel-billed … Continue reading The Ongoing Evolution of Cicadabirds
From Lantana to Lush Forest
When John and his partner Sandra first set foot on their Bellthorpe property in 2001, they were met not with lush forest, but an overwhelming sea of lantana. Once a … Continue reading From Lantana to Lush Forest
D.I.Y. Microbat Roost
Last year, I posted some photos on the Land for Wildlife SEQ Facebook page showing a group of Long-eared Bats (Nyctophilus spp) using a roost made from some plant pots … Continue reading D.I.Y. Microbat Roost
Long-Term Monitoring Pays Off
Ceris and Mark Ash have been members with our Gold Coast Land for Wildlife program since 2003 and have protected their high-altitude property at Springbrook through a conservation covenant in … Continue reading Long-Term Monitoring Pays Off
Beyond Bunya Dieback
The Bunya (Araucaria bidwillii) is one of seven surviving species from the family Araucariaceae in Australia. This family is made up of three genera: 1) Araucaria (e.g. Bunya, Hoop and … Continue reading Beyond Bunya Dieback
Zuni Bowl: Managing Head Cut Erosion
Image top: Revegetation on the flats LiDAR mapping by Airborn Insights shows the peak flow estimates from the catchments of the two head cut sites. Literature on contour swales, leaky … Continue reading Zuni Bowl: Managing Head Cut Erosion