Love, Loss and Legacy
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
Beginning a Land for Wildlife Journey
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
Helping Heal the Land
When I first met Bruce Patterson, I was instantly fascinated by his clear vision of what he wanted to achieve on his property. Unfortunately, the previous owner removed wildlife and … Continue reading Helping Heal the Land
My Prickly Patch
In late 2015 we moved from a small block in an inner Brisbane suburb to 4.5 acres in the Sunshine Coast hinterland. Quite the tree change! A wet sclerophyll forest … Continue reading My Prickly Patch
20 Years of Rewilding
Late in 2003 we purchased small acreage on Happy Jack Creek in the hills behind Cooroy. After “and so now what do we do”, we embraced stewardship and got to … Continue reading 20 Years of Rewilding
Silver Lining to February Flooding
In the early hours of 30 January 2024, the remnants of ex-tropical cyclone Kirilly lay over Samford and dumped a staggering 350 mm of rain in just over 2 hours. … Continue reading Silver Lining to February Flooding
Superstorm Recovery
The 2023 Christmas Day superstorm damaged many Land for Wildlife properties in the Gold Coast and Scenic Rim regions with trees ripped from the ground and debris widely scattered. As … Continue reading Superstorm Recovery
Listening for Koalas at Curramore Sanctuary
The Koala is an icon of Australian nature, but these well-known tree-climbing marsupials can be hard to find. At Australian Wildlife Conservancy’s (AWC) Curramore Wildlife Sanctuary (also a Land for … Continue reading Listening for Koalas at Curramore Sanctuary
Stephanie’s Legacy
The best thing about working as a Land for Wildlife Officer is the incredible people that you get to meet. One such person was Stephanie Hicks. I first met Stephanie … Continue reading Stephanie’s Legacy
Land for Wildlife from Beginning to Transition
Growing up in Yuggera country, north Brisbane, roaming and discovering the wetlands and creeks around our property, I developed a strong connection with the land, as had my ancestors before … Continue reading Land for Wildlife from Beginning to Transition