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
From Farm to Forest: 30 Years of Revegetation
Top image caption: This aerial image from 2001 shows the extent of lantana and previously cleared steep areas on Daryl and Craig’s property. The brown areas in the gullies are … Continue reading From Farm to Forest: 30 Years of Revegetation
Plant and they will come
Peter Burke and Lisbet Dean are proud Land for Wildlife members who have also entered into a Voluntary Conservation Agreement with Noosa Council. Their property on Black Mountain Range in … Continue reading Plant and they will come
From Paddock to Paradise
Like a growing number of Australians, James and Simone Lane’s story began with a tree change – borne from the desire for their children to grow up playing in a … Continue reading From Paddock to Paradise
Restoration Project at Brookfield
I agree with Mark Twain who is credited with the wisdom, “All you need in this life is ignorance and confidence, and then success is sure.” We certainly had plenty … Continue reading Restoration Project at Brookfield