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
Industrial Landcare in Action
About ten years ago, a neighbour to the Holcim Quarry in Kurwongbah approached the management of the quarry to ask if there was a possibility of doing some weed management … Continue reading Industrial Landcare in Action
Clear Mountain Changes Hands
On south-eastern slopes of Clear Mountain is a forest of various eucalypts and Brushbox (Lophostemon confertus). The understorey is dominated by Grass Trees (Xanthorrhea latifolia), some of which have trunks, … Continue reading Clear Mountain Changes Hands
Celebrating the 5000th LfWSEQ Property
In March 2021, the Land for Wildlife program in SEQ reached a milestone with the registration of our 5000th property. Congratulations Timotheos Firestone on being our 5000th LfWSEQ member and … Continue reading Celebrating the 5000th LfWSEQ Property
A Labour of Love
If we’re smart, we never stop learning. It seems that with every new hobby, sport or interest we take up, we are reminded of how little we actually know about … Continue reading A Labour of Love
Community-driven landscape management in Cedar Creek Corridor
Cedar Creek corridor is an integral part of the broader Pine River Catchment which supports rich biodiversity and significant environmental values for the Moreton Bay Region. There are two regional … Continue reading Community-driven landscape management in Cedar Creek Corridor
Priority Species at Stony Creek
In this article I wish to share with you some of the fauna that live on our Land for Wildlife and Voluntary Conservation Agreement property at Stony Creek, by focussing … Continue reading Priority Species at Stony Creek
On the road to restoration at Mt Mee
Farm restoration Case Study For the past 15 years, Jenny and Simon Hill have been managing their property for both conservation and grazing livestock. Jenny has completed a variety of … Continue reading On the road to restoration at Mt Mee
Folk Festival Creates a Wildlife Haven
At first glance the two concepts – staging a major cultural festival and managing a property for wildlife – seem incompatible. Yet organisers of the Woodford Folk Festival have made great progress with both. Their … Continue reading Folk Festival Creates a Wildlife Haven
Property Profile: Restoring a Melaleuca wetland, Moodlu
In 1981, we purchased our 15 acre property, with nearly three quarters of the property previously cleared for timber. The soil in the southern section of our property was so … Continue reading Property Profile: Restoring a Melaleuca wetland, Moodlu