Rocks and Landscapes Book Series
Viewing the world through a geological lens can be difficult given the millions of years involved. However, it can help make sense of the landscape in which we … Continue reading Rocks and Landscapes Book Series
Viewing the world through a geological lens can be difficult given the millions of years involved. However, it can help make sense of the landscape in which we … Continue reading Rocks and Landscapes Book Series
The Red Book and Green Books have long histories, dating back to 1979 and 1980 respectively. The current format of the Red Book was first released in 2006 with the … Continue reading Rainforest Identification Resources
People develop an interest in native plants for many different reasons. The origins of nomenclature can draw one into the world of early explorers, the colonial mindset and botanical intricacies … Continue reading Dictionary of Botanical Names
Representing decades of research and extensive field trips by the authors, Mangroves to Mountains remains the cornerstone to native plant identification in SEQ. Covering 2450 species of plants shown with … Continue reading Mangroves to Mountains (Third Edition)
The recent floods have had a devastating effect on SEQ, but they have also bought out the best in the community. The loss of life, property and vegetation has spurred … Continue reading Resources to help manage soil erosion
Late last year and early this year, saw the publication of two field guides about Australian dragonflies. First off the press was Dragonflies and Damselflies of the Gold Coast by … Continue reading Dragonflies and Damselflies of the Gold Coast
This booklet covers 37 eucalypt species found in Brisbane’s bushland reserves. There is one naturalised eucalypt (Cadaghi, Corymbia torelliana) and 36 local species. Rather encouragingly, the introduction promises that most … Continue reading ACE Guide to Eucalypts, Brisbane
The latest edition of Weeds of the Sunshine Coast is a comprehensive and valuable tool for conservation land managers across SEQ. This impressive reference book contains large, clear photos and … Continue reading Weeds of the Sunshine Coast
I haven’t done a book review before because I haven’t been asked to, and also I haven’t been moved to, until now. I have heard the name Rick Shine many … Continue reading Cane Toad Wars
It is the humblest of people who usually surprise and impress me the most. Land for Wildlife member, Sharon White, who is a dear friend and ‘almost a neighbour’ on … Continue reading Caring for Australian Wildlife