Growing Community
We purchased our 40 acre property near Esk in early 2021, and after two years of slogging it out alone, I decided to see if other Land for Wildlife members … Continue reading Growing Community
Fire Destroys and Renews
Fire plays a huge role in most of Australia’s ecosystems. We often hear about extreme and intense fires, but it is becoming increasingly known that many ecosystems have evolved with … Continue reading Fire Destroys and Renews
Mowed to Meadows
In Part 1 (February 2025 edition), we talked about how using natural bush regeneration methods is transforming fields of weeds (which we had mowed and sprayed for twenty years!) into … Continue reading Mowed to Meadows
From Paddock to Forest
When Maureen and her husband first moved onto their property in Coolabine on the Sunshine Coast over 30 years ago, the drainage line on their property was no more than … Continue reading From Paddock to Forest
Deciduous Native Trees
“Come, little leaves” said the wind one day, “Come o’er the meadow with me and play. Put on your dresses of red and gold. For summer is gone and the … Continue reading Deciduous Native Trees
Antlions
The contrast between the larval stage of insects and their mature adult form is something that we seem to take for granted. Without knowing it, who in their right mind … Continue reading Antlions
Living with Wildlife
I feel lucky to have the joy of living alongside wildlife, but it does bring some annoyances. I’ve had possums weeing through the light fitting, antechinus eating through packages on … Continue reading Living with Wildlife
Funnel-webs of SEQ
In the shadowy depths of Australia’s forests and urban landscapes lurks a creature that strikes fear into the hearts of many – the notorious funnel-web spider. With its sleek, glossy … Continue reading Funnel-webs of SEQ
From Bedrock to Frog Habitat
In 2016 we bought an acreage block of land which had been subjected to extensive earthworks, resulting in no topsoil, yet plenty of weeds. We had limited knowledge about regeneration … Continue reading From Bedrock to Frog Habitat
Find a Frog in February: Regenerative Agriculture Integrates Conservation
“The Find a Frog in February program runs annually in the Sunshine Coast, Noosa, Gympie and Fraser Coast council regions. It is delivered by the Mary River Catchment Coordinating Committee … Continue reading Find a Frog in February: Regenerative Agriculture Integrates Conservation