Have you ever paused to wonder how old the trees on your property are? Soon after purchasing my own property I remember marvelling at some of the trees and guessed … Continue reading How to Age Trees
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Dry Rainforests of SEQ
Dry rainforests of Mt Berryman. Photo by Paul Grimshaw. To most people, the mention of the word rainforest conjures up visions of lush green tall vegetation festooned with epiphytes (orchids … Continue reading Dry Rainforests of SEQ
Semi-Evergreen Vine Thicket with Bottle Trees on Sedimentary Rocks
Softwood scrub is one of those uniquely Queensland terms. Early European settlers gave this name to the dark green patches of low, dense scrubby vegetation that grew on the subcoastal … Continue reading Semi-Evergreen Vine Thicket with Bottle Trees on Sedimentary Rocks
Ecosystem Profile – Brigalow Scrub
The word “brigalow” may be a familiar term to many Australians, but how many would know that it refers to a wattle tree and can be found an hour’s drive … Continue reading Ecosystem Profile – Brigalow Scrub
Reptiles of Scenic Rim
By Steve K. Wilson It is hard to believe how lucky we are in the Scenic Rim to have such a diverse and beautiful assemblage of fauna, flora and landscapes. … Continue reading Reptiles of Scenic Rim
Property Profile – Mt Mellum Local Area Network
I t’s 6am on a warm, breezy Saturday. Cars are being parked on the paddock, binoculars, insect repellent, hats and water bottles are coming out as people gather. We greet … Continue reading Property Profile – Mt Mellum Local Area Network
Bees in Nest Boxes – a sticky problem
Nest boxes are a great way to increase the number of hollows and therefore the number of hollow dependant animals using your property. Installing them does require some maintenance, as … Continue reading Bees in Nest Boxes – a sticky problem
Weed Profile: Dwarf Papyrus
Over the last few years Dwarf Papyrus (Cyperus prolifer) has been increasing in its occurrence and density throughout the Redland City boundaries. It has now been identified as occurring in … Continue reading Weed Profile: Dwarf Papyrus
Using Fire to Encourage a Biodiverse Grassy Understorey
Before I purchased my property in 1975 it had been used as part of a larger cattle property and was partially cleared. My 160 acres at Conondale is situated in … Continue reading Using Fire to Encourage a Biodiverse Grassy Understorey
Laughing Waters: A treasure trove of natural wonders
My feet are dangling over a basalt rock formation that overlooks a spectacular 20m waterfall. The light breeze smells crisp and earthy; water vapour lingers in the air. Bursts of … Continue reading Laughing Waters: A treasure trove of natural wonders