In 2014 we received a small grant to start a major project – to clear and revegetate acres of Barner or Elephant Grass (Pennisetum purpureum) and Lantana on steep, rugged … Continue reading Pipe Dreams: From Beginning to End
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Replacing Exotic Trees with Native Figs
Exotic trees like Camphor Laurel and Chinese Elm dominate stretches of our waterways and can be costly to remove, both financially and environmentally. A long term, low impact and cost-effective … Continue reading Replacing Exotic Trees with Native Figs
The Black Plum Hunt
Across SEQ, Land for Wildlife Teams are working with the Queensland Threatened Plants Network and the Department of Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation Threatened Species Unit to support the recovery … Continue reading The Black Plum Hunt
The Black Plum Hunt: Recovery Plan for Planchonella eerwah
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How to manage Algae and Algal Blooms on Dams
So, you have a lot of algae on your dam, and there has been a lot of media recently about toxic blooms, so you are worried about the consequences, and … Continue reading How to manage Algae and Algal Blooms on Dams
Freeing Mundi the Brown Tree Snake
We have had several sightings of Brown Tree Snakes at the property since we moved in; the first one was the day we moved in. Other encounters have been in … Continue reading Freeing Mundi the Brown Tree Snake
Happy Soils, Happy Horses
The regeneration of our property has certainly been a labour of love. We are conscious that we live in an environmentally unique and fragile area. There is a lot of … Continue reading Happy Soils, Happy Horses
25 Years of Custodianship
Twenty-five years ago, Kylee Mallinson became a first-time property owner in Barney View, fulfilling a long-held dream of having her own piece of nature to relish in. She was instantly … Continue reading 25 Years of Custodianship
Exploring the Competition between Vigorous Native Vines and Trees
Most readers will be aware of the damage that introduced ‘canopy-killer’ vines such as Madeira vine (Anredera cordifolia) and Cats Claw Creeper (Dolichandra unguis-cati) can inflict on natural areas. They … Continue reading Exploring the Competition between Vigorous Native Vines and Trees
Ipswich’s First Conservation Covenant: Permanent protection for a future forest
A Land for Wildlife property in Purga is the first to sign up to a Voluntary Conservation Covenant with Ipswich City Council. For both the landholders and council, it is … Continue reading Ipswich’s First Conservation Covenant: Permanent protection for a future forest