Written by David Lindenmayer, Damien Michael, Mason Crane, Daniel Florance & Emma Burns “The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago; the next best time to … Continue reading Restoring Farm Woodlands for Wildlife
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Things to consider before you buy
In Australia, many of us are lucky enough to be able to buy a piece of paradise. We may be about to retire away from the bustle of city life, … Continue reading Things to consider before you buy
Enchanting world of Fungi
The study of fungi is called mycology and those who study fungi are called ‘fun guys’ amongst their friends and peers, or more technically, mycologist. Believe it or not, fungi … Continue reading Enchanting world of Fungi
Red Cedar Trees
The cry of ‘timber’ and the crashing of rainforest trees evokes a romanticised ideal of rugged, bearded men hacking their way through an impenetrable ‘jungle’ with their bullock teams and … Continue reading Red Cedar Trees
Macropods of SEQ
The word ‘macropod’ means ‘big foot’. However unlike the mythical Big Foot of North America, there are many places in south-east Queensland (SEQ) where you’ll have no problems seeing one … Continue reading Macropods of SEQ
On the road to restoration at Mt Mee
Farm restoration Case Study For the past 15 years, Jenny and Simon Hill have been managing their property for both conservation and grazing livestock. Jenny has completed a variety of … Continue reading On the road to restoration at Mt Mee
Restoring Farms for Wildlife: Establishing planting goals
Have you recently purchased or inherited a property that has vast expanses of cleared land that you are keen to revegetate and restore for wildlife? Or perhaps you have an … Continue reading Restoring Farms for Wildlife: Establishing planting goals
Blue Butterflies of SEQ
South-east Queensland (SEQ) has a diverse variety of butterflies and some of the larger and colourful species like the Blue Triangle and Orchard Swallowtail are quite well known. One of … Continue reading Blue Butterflies of SEQ
A Guide to Native Bees of Australia
The natural world continues to be a wonder as scientists in December last year confirm their discovery of 26 new species of bees in South Australia. The author, Terry Houston, … Continue reading A Guide to Native Bees of Australia
Australian Birds of Prey in flight
As a keen birder with an interest in bird photography, I have been looking forward to this book since I first heard about it a year ago. Well, the wait … Continue reading Australian Birds of Prey in flight