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
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
High Rise Living for Cockatoos at Calvert
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
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