Knowing where to start with plant identification is sometimes tricky, but with some local knowledge and manageable portions, it’s completely achievable. I recall learning key weed species 15 years ago … Continue reading Palms of SEQ
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Reinvigorating Land for Wildlife in the Toowoomba region
Over many years, Land for Wildlife was delivered in the Toowoomba region by passionate officers from councils and the Queensland Murray Darling Committee. However, organisational restructuring and changes to funding … Continue reading Reinvigorating Land for Wildlife in the Toowoomba region
Using dogs and scats to find Greater Gliders
For the past seven years I have been slightly obsessed searching for Greater Gliders on Land for Wildlife properties throughout South East Queensland. Greater Gliders rarely make noises and they … Continue reading Using dogs and scats to find Greater Gliders
Fauna after fire
There has been much discussion in the media about the recent bushfire season and the devastating impacts on wildlife. Wildlife carers were inundated with burnt, displaced and injured animals. As … Continue reading Fauna after fire
Bringing Back the Richmond Birdwing
Bringing back an animal from the brink of extinction takes time, resources and lots of collaboration. For over 20 years, the community and governments in SEQ have been working to … Continue reading Bringing Back the Richmond Birdwing
Home Among the Gumtrees
My love of gardening started at the ages of 2-6 when I was in care with my elderly grandparents. My Nanna tasked me with dead heading marigolds and I learnt … Continue reading Home Among the Gumtrees
Birds in the Drought
With no substantial rain since Easter, and groundwater reserves depleted from the absence of a wet season last summer, Pine Mountain is currently in its worst drought since 2000 (the … Continue reading Birds in the Drought
Let’s Talk about Drought
Most Land for Wildlife members, especially in the Lockyer, are seeing first-hand the grip of drought on our wildlife and their habitats. Drought is a normal part of living in … Continue reading Let’s Talk about Drought
Looking after your Bird Bath
As I write this, we are in the middle of one of the worst droughts recorded. Most waterholes, creeks and dams are dry, or if not, very close, and our … Continue reading Looking after your Bird Bath
The Importance of Water
There is much debate on the positives and negatives of feeding backyard wildlife. The truth is, many of us Land for Wildlifers do feed our wild neighbours. The simple provision … Continue reading The Importance of Water