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
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
Beginning a Land for Wildlife Journey
Soon after purchasing our property at Mount Nathan we began discussing what conservation measures might be applicable for this area. By the time of occupancy, three months later, we had … Continue reading Beginning a Land for Wildlife Journey
My Prickly Patch
In late 2015 we moved from a small block in an inner Brisbane suburb to 4.5 acres in the Sunshine Coast hinterland. Quite the tree change! A wet sclerophyll forest … Continue reading My Prickly Patch
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
From Working Towards to Registered
Arecent visit to a Land for Wildlife property in Palmwoods showcased the wonderful conservation outcomes that can be achieved through dedication, hard work and long-term goals. Wandering through the young … Continue reading From Working Towards to Registered
Reflections on Nearly 50 Years of Bush Regeneration
In 1975, my wife and I bought a ten acre block of land at Bald Knob. It, and a number of nearby properties, had been sub-divided and cleared of vine … Continue reading Reflections on Nearly 50 Years of Bush Regeneration