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
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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
Property Profile: Restoring and Rejoicing: A story of persistence and achievement
Victor and Michele Bales have been Land for Wildlife members for just over 10 years and have been living on their property for 35 years. Their property is situated in … Continue reading Property Profile: Restoring and Rejoicing: A story of persistence and achievement
The Eastern Bristlebird: Queensland’s Rarest Bird
To tell the story about Queensland’s rarest bird, I am going to start with a tale about the Californian Condor. his huge, long-lived bird of prey was once widespread across … Continue reading The Eastern Bristlebird: Queensland’s Rarest Bird
Landholder Profile: Gordon Wilkinson – A Man of Inventions
One of Gordon’s first memories of his property was of crawling on his hands and knees under impenetrable thickets of tree-sized groundsel along a wallaby track until he happened upon … Continue reading Landholder Profile: Gordon Wilkinson – A Man of Inventions
Grass Trees – Monocots of Distinction
Grass trees, belonging to the genera Xanthorrhoea, have a fascinating and unique biology and are some of the most distinctive plants in Australian flora. Like all grasses, grass trees are … Continue reading Grass Trees – Monocots of Distinction
The Evening Brown – hiding in the shadows
Anyone that likes to observe butterflies knows that an overcast day is not a very productive time to do so. That’s because butterflies are ectothermic which makes them reliant on … Continue reading The Evening Brown – hiding in the shadows
Aboriginal Campsites of Greater Brisbane
By Dr Ray Kerkhove I picked up a new little book the other day on Aboriginal campsites in Brisbane, and was pleasantly surprised by the detail. Through extensive research on … Continue reading Aboriginal Campsites of Greater Brisbane
Leafcutter Bees: The mystery behind circular holes in leaves
There are about 27 species of leafcutter bees in Australia. They are found in all states in both coastal and drier inland areas. They range in size from 6-15 mm … Continue reading Leafcutter Bees: The mystery behind circular holes in leaves
Parramatta Grass: A new control method
Parramatta Grass, along with most of the weedy Sporobolus grass family, has become a huge and increasing problem for landholders. This article discusses a couple of control methods and is … Continue reading Parramatta Grass: A new control method