Fossils of SEQ
Fossilised imprint of a round leaf with lots of fine veins, possibly from a ginko-type plant. All photos taken from fossils found in early Jurassic Ripley Road Sandstone on a … Continue reading Fossils of SEQ
Property Profile: Tools to encourage a biodiverse grassy understorey
Before I purchased my property in 1975 it had been used as part of a larger cattle property and was partially cleared. My 160 acres at Conondale is situated in … Continue reading Property Profile: Tools to encourage a biodiverse grassy understorey
fauna profile: Queensland’s Rarest Bird
To tell the story about Queensland’s rarest bird, I am going to start with a tale about the Californian Condor. his huge, long-lived bird of prey was once widespread across … Continue reading fauna profile: Queensland’s Rarest Bird
Fungi Profile: Amazing Endophytes
The longer we study ecosystems, the more we realise there are many organisms living together with intimate connections. You don’t get much more intimate than the relationship between plants and … Continue reading Fungi Profile: Amazing Endophytes
I would prefer a paddock full of weeds to a bare paddock by Phil Moran
Header: A bare paddock – arguably the least preferable type of land to rehabilitate and the most vulnerable to soil erosion. Now that I have your attention… If I just … Continue reading I would prefer a paddock full of weeds to a bare paddock by Phil Moran
A Fascination with Fungi and their Role in Restoring Rainforest
Header: The delicate white Campanella species are commonly found on Lantana sticks immediately after rain. Over the last 20 years I have become fascinated with fungi. During that time I … Continue reading A Fascination with Fungi and their Role in Restoring Rainforest
When Fungi Goes Feral: Protecting South East Queensland’s World Heritage areas from root rot
Above: Dead and dying grass trees (Xanthorrhoea sp.) due to root rot in South Australia. Photo © 2014 Dept. of Environment, Water and Natural Resources, SA. With a scientific name … Continue reading When Fungi Goes Feral: Protecting South East Queensland’s World Heritage areas from root rot
Links between Fungi, Long-nosed Potoroo and Ecosystem Health
Underground fruiting bodies of fungi are the favourite food of Long-nosed Potoroos. During December 2014 to April 2015 the Lockyer Valley Regional Council supported a local community group to undertake … Continue reading Links between Fungi, Long-nosed Potoroo and Ecosystem Health