Mowed to Meadows
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
Student Bio-Blitzing in Gympie
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
From Canal Living to Hinterland Dreams
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
Thinking outside the (nest) box to provide habitat for threatened species
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
Magic on the Mountain
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
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