In January this year, my husband was most unimpressed to find that something, presumably a rodent, was nesting inside his lovingly self-restored 1965 classic car. The animal had made a … Continue reading Introducing the Buff-footed Antechinus
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Property Profile: The journey to joining Land for Wildlife, Mt Walker
(above)About 5 years ago, Ron Smith saw some Land for Wildlife signs appearing around his area, but didn’t think the program was for him. Things changed about 12 months ago … Continue reading Property Profile: The journey to joining Land for Wildlife, Mt Walker
Restoring the Rustic to Brisbane’s Western Suburbs
The Bordered Rustic has returned to Brisbane thanks to the efforts of Dale and other landholders. Shown above is the adult butterfly and below is the larvae. Much of the … Continue reading Restoring the Rustic to Brisbane’s Western Suburbs
Property Profile: Developing a variety of habitat with nature’s help, Ocean View
It was with great excitement that we purchased our 5 acre block at Ocean View, Mt Mee in early 2004. At the time of purchase we were living in Emerald, … Continue reading Property Profile: Developing a variety of habitat with nature’s help, Ocean View
Property Profile: Seeing a Property’s Potential, Yugar
In August 2003 we acquired this property due to its potential i.e. it had a number of mature Eucalypts and Black Wattle on a sloping block towards a seasonal gully. … Continue reading Property Profile: Seeing a Property’s Potential, Yugar
Property Profile: Spinach Creek Floods and Wildlife, Fordsdale
There’s been a lot of media focus since recent record flooding in the Lockyer Valley on the human impact of these events. Perhaps less well known are the environmental impacts … Continue reading Property Profile: Spinach Creek Floods and Wildlife, Fordsdale
Property Profile: Van der Loos Koala Nature Refuge, Jimboomba
In 1974 my husband and I started looking for land. My husband heard of a 12 acre property in Jimboomba and after work we drove out to have a look. … Continue reading Property Profile: Van der Loos Koala Nature Refuge, Jimboomba
Property Profile: A Biodiversity Hotspot, Mt Crosby
Header: Lloyd’s Mock Olive in flower. Our 2.5 acres of paradise in the western suburbs of Brisbane is a veritable biodiversity hotspot. Since purchasing the property in 2003 (or should … Continue reading Property Profile: A Biodiversity Hotspot, Mt Crosby
Are Pet Cats Compatible with Wildlife?
Protecting wildlife while keeping domestic pets, especially cats, raises contentious and polarising opinions, but we cannot deny the benefits humans have derived from their companion animals over many millennia. When … Continue reading Are Pet Cats Compatible with Wildlife?
Koalas eating clay and navigating fences, Mt Cotton
These photographs reinforce the importance of wildlife friendly fencing and responsible pet ownership. A couple of branches or planks of wood positioned along either side of the fence would help … Continue reading Koalas eating clay and navigating fences, Mt Cotton