Toowoomba Rejoins Land for Wildlife
Great news for Toowoomba landholders! Land for Wildlife is up and running in Toowoomba and all applications are welcomed. After many years of the program being on hold, Toowoomba Regional … Continue reading Toowoomba Rejoins Land for Wildlife
Creek and Riverbed Erosion
Erosion is a common problem for landholders with watercourses running through their properties. Understanding the processes that cause erosion is key to finding short and long-term solutions. If done well, … Continue reading Creek and Riverbed Erosion
Dung Beetles
Mention dung beetles and most people will conjure up the image of industrious beetles rolling massive balls of dung away from a steaming pile of elephant excrement to the dulcet … Continue reading Dung Beetles
Kenmore State High School Saves the World – One Tree at a Time
Kenmore State High School students from years 7 to 12 planted 1000 native plants on the outskirts of the oval next to Moggill Creek to celebrate Schools Tree Day in … Continue reading Kenmore State High School Saves the World – One Tree at a Time
Resources to help manage soil erosion
The recent floods have had a devastating effect on SEQ, but they have also bought out the best in the community. The loss of life, property and vegetation has spurred … Continue reading Resources to help manage soil erosion
Native Hibiscus
What do you think of when you hear the word ‘hibiscus’? Perhaps it’s Nanna’s garden, a Balinese sarong or a bright Hawaiian shirt? Despite its exotic, tropical associations, Australia has … Continue reading Native Hibiscus
‘Notchy’ the Donovan’s Day Moth
It is only when a Donovan’s Day Moth settles in a downward position on a tree trunk, with its tail and wing tip resting on the tree and head and … Continue reading ‘Notchy’ the Donovan’s Day Moth
Fassifern Blind Snake
The Myth, The Meme, The Mystery My curiosity about blind snakes was first aroused on a walk around the Toowoomba escarpment, when my partner pointed out a perfect, but very … Continue reading Fassifern Blind Snake
Reviving the Kin Kin Rainforests
T he track up the hill was steep and took our breath away for a bit as we rested at the top of the ridge. The view down into the … Continue reading Reviving the Kin Kin Rainforests
Handing over Custodianship of a Land for Wildlife Property
In my job as a Land for Wildlife Officer I have been privileged to meet many inspirational landowners who have devoted a large part of their lives nurturing their properties. … Continue reading Handing over Custodianship of a Land for Wildlife Property