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Book Review – Cane Toad Wars

I haven’t done a book review before because I haven’t been asked to, and also I haven’t been moved to, until now. I have heard the name Rick Shine many … Continue reading Book Review – Cane Toad Wars

A Farm Forestry Success Storyfarm forestry, Red Cedars, Gympie

I purchased my cleared and run-down farm many years ago with the intention of turning it into what is now called farm forestry. As a consequence the landscape has been … Continue reading A Farm Forestry Success Storyfarm forestry, Red Cedars, Gympie

Ecotherapy and mental health

Immersing yourself in nature has many benefits from improving cognitive function to reducing stress. However, there is an increasing body of research showing evidence that nature can be used, nay … Continue reading Ecotherapy and mental health

Release: The ultimate aim of wildlife carers

Rescue, rehabilitate and release. We don’t often talk about that last word but it is the ultimate aim of wildlife rescuers – to release wildlife back to where they were … Continue reading Release: The ultimate aim of wildlife carers

Light Trapping Moths for beginners

Most moths are inactive and well-hidden during the day and only active at night, which means that if you wish to take a closer look at them you need to … Continue reading Light Trapping Moths for beginners

Light Trapping Moths at Mt Mellum

Ian McMaster is a long-term Land for Wildlife member at Mt Mellum and is a keen advocate for community conservation on the Sunshine Coast. Ian and his wife, Chrissie, have … Continue reading Light Trapping Moths at Mt Mellum

Herbicide-free methods of weed control

Some landholders choose to manage weeds without using herbicides due to concerns around health, chemical resistance in plants, pollution and toxicity to non-target organisms. Non-chemical methods of weed control offer … Continue reading Herbicide-free methods of weed control