The latest edition of Weeds of the Sunshine Coast is a comprehensive and valuable tool for conservation land managers across SEQ. This impressive reference book contains large, clear photos and … Continue reading Weeds of the Sunshine Coast
Articles
Native Guava vs Myrtle Rust
Native Guava (Rhodomyrtus psidioides) was once common in SEQ just 11 years ago, but it is likely to go extinct in the near future. The reason for its quick decline … Continue reading Native Guava vs Myrtle Rust
Weed Profile: Golden Trumpet Tree
For eleven months of the year, Golden Trumpet Tree (Handroanthus chrysotrichus formerly Tabebuia chrysotricha) has a severe case of imposter syndrome. There is nothing golden to it that you would … Continue reading Weed Profile: Golden Trumpet Tree
Carronia and the Pink Underwing Moth
Tucked deep in the shady understorey of rainforest remnants scattered between Bellingen in NSW and Kin Kin in Qld, a remarkable moth lives out its secretive lifecycle. Work over the … Continue reading Carronia and the Pink Underwing Moth
Indigenous Fire Management and training in the lockyer
During autumn and winter this year, a series of fire management workshops were delivered by Victor Steffensen and Leeton Lee from Firesticks Alliance on four Land for Wildlife properties and … Continue reading Indigenous Fire Management and training in the lockyer
Celebrating the 5000th LfWSEQ Property
In March 2021, the Land for Wildlife program in SEQ reached a milestone with the registration of our 5000th property. Congratulations Timotheos Firestone on being our 5000th LfWSEQ member and … Continue reading Celebrating the 5000th LfWSEQ Property
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