A Pale Field Rat caught on camera. The recent good rains have resulted in a profusion of grass seeds, insects and left-over agricultural grain causing a boom of rats and … Continue reading Pale Field Rats
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Fraser Coast Walk and Talk
Almost thirty years ago, Craignish landholder Darrell Searle planted a mixed timber plot on his land where his father had previously grown sugar. The plot was on scrub soil, depleted … Continue reading Fraser Coast Walk and Talk
Franklin Tree: The Angophora that changes genus half way up
The graft point of the ‘Franklin Tree’ in 2008 prior to the suspected lighting strike, showing a healthy crown of Rusty Gum merging with the Pink Bloodwood branch. Photo by … Continue reading Franklin Tree: The Angophora that changes genus half way up
Post-fire Recovery: Targeting Rock-wallabies, Glossy Black-Cockatoos and Koalas
Adjoining Mt Barney National Park on the border of Queensland and New South Wales lies Gillies Ridge Nature Refuge. As beautiful as our property is, it doesn’t have a reliable … Continue reading Post-fire Recovery: Targeting Rock-wallabies, Glossy Black-Cockatoos and Koalas
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