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
“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
This nest box is a big deal. It was so heavy it had to be lifted out of the ute by two people. When it was placed on the ground … Continue reading High Rise Living for Cockatoos at Calvert
Time is something to value, though day-to-day priorities often dictate use of this resource. This was true for us, having lived on our property for over twenty years, we had … Continue reading Mowed to Meadows
In July, the University of Queensland Ecological Society worked with Dr Gabrielle Lebbink to complete a Bioblitz-style biological survey of her and her sister’s Land for Wildlife property in the … Continue reading Student Bio-Blitzing in Gympie
Eleanor and John are one of the first landholders I met when I started with Council and for those of you who have not had the pleasure of meeting them, … Continue reading From Canal Living to Hinterland Dreams
I had the opportunity to attend the Great Eastern Ranges Conference in October 2022. Two standout speakers were Carl Tippler and Mick Callan from Habitat Innovation and Management. Based in … Continue reading Thinking outside the (nest) box to provide habitat for threatened species
Jenny and Peter Spencer are the dedicated owners of this 20 hectare property located in the magical Mount Cotton hills that signed up to the Land for Wildlife program in … Continue reading Magic on the Mountain
It is May 29th – a sparkling autumn morning. I have just come inside from my early morning walk. The Eastern Whipbirds are calling from somewhere through the forest, cutting … Continue reading Love, Loss and Legacy
Soon after purchasing our property at Mount Nathan we began discussing what conservation measures might be applicable for this area. By the time of occupancy, three months later, we had … Continue reading Beginning a Land for Wildlife Journey