In response to Spencer Shaw’s weed profile (October 2012), you may be familiar with the term ‘novel ecosystem’. This is defined as an ecosystem that has been influenced by humans, … Continue reading Ragamuffin Earth, novel ecosystems and the benefit of weeds, Stockyard
After more than 13 years of living within the 5 km radius of the Brisbane CBD, we decided that it was time for some peace and quiet in the bush … Continue reading Property Profile: Weed control, restoration & wildlife, Upper Brookfield
Currumbin Valley is the “Green behind the Gold” that many talk about. Currumbin Creek Road snakes its way through a beautiful sea of green that helps many day trippers unwind. … Continue reading Property Profile: Weeds, revegetation and water quality monitoring
In 1991 when David Blomfield purchased his 66 hectare property on the upper reaches of Mudgeeraba Creek he knew he had a lot of work ahead of him. For years … Continue reading Property Profile: Partnerships in ecological restoration, Mudgeeraba
Coochiemudlo Island is an often overlooked treasure that lies within Moreton Bay. Residents are attracted to it by its natural beauty and the tranquility that it o ers and it … Continue reading Property Profile: Protecting Flying Fox Habitat on Coochiemudlo Island
(Above:)The beautiful Scarlet Honeyeater We moved to South Maclean from Sydney approximately 4 years ago for a number of reasons but mainly for our children. This was to get them … Continue reading Property Profile: Nature At Its Best, South Maclean
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
(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
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
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