Native vs. Weedy Commelinas
Commelinas are a group of groundcover herbs commonly referred to as dayflowers due to the fact that the delicate flowers only last a day or so. In south-east Queensland (SEQ) … Continue reading Native vs. Weedy Commelinas
Platypus eDNA
The Platypus is a unique and fascinating creature. It is one of two species of monotreme (egg-laying mammals) found in Australia, the other being the Short-beaked Echidna. The Platypus is … Continue reading Platypus eDNA
Lerps – One of nature’s sweet offerings
Australia is still revealing its sweet secrets to its new human inhabitants. Indigenous peoples have known about, valued and celebrated its sugary delights for thousands of years. In pre-sugar farming … Continue reading Lerps – One of nature’s sweet offerings
Caring for the Lockyer Uplands
In 2015, a small group of landholders in the western Lockyer met to discuss their concerns about the condition of their local conservation park, Dwyers Scrub. The park protects a … Continue reading Caring for the Lockyer Uplands
Indigenous Cultural Burning
I live on Yuggera/Ugarapul country in the Lockyer Valley. In April 2019 I hosted a Traditional Cultural Burning Workshop at my Land for Wildlife property in Grantham. This workshop was … Continue reading Indigenous Cultural Burning
Bandicoots of SEQ
Most Land for Wildlifers in south-east Queensland (SEQ) will have had some sort of encounter with a bandicoot at one time or another. Whether it is waking to find a … Continue reading Bandicoots of SEQ
Understanding Dispersal Methods of Garden Plants
Many Land for Wildlife members not only love the bush but are also avid gardeners. For those of us that live in a bushland setting, our gardens grow immediately adjacent … Continue reading Understanding Dispersal Methods of Garden Plants
Rainforest plants of Australia
Written by Gwen Harden, Hugh Nicholson, Bill McDonald, Nan Nicholson, Terry Tame and John Williams The Rainforest Plants of Australia app follows on from the USB version of the much loved … Continue reading Rainforest plants of Australia
Restoring Farm Woodlands for Wildlife
Written by David Lindenmayer, Damien Michael, Mason Crane, Daniel Florance & Emma Burns “The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago; the next best time to … Continue reading Restoring Farm Woodlands for Wildlife
Things to consider before you buy
In Australia, many of us are lucky enough to be able to buy a piece of paradise. We may be about to retire away from the bustle of city life, … Continue reading Things to consider before you buy