Salvinia: Winning the war, one boom at a time
Article and photos by Leanne Field Land for Wildlife member Blackstone, Ipswich
Mapping Tools
There are many handy online tools available to help landholders learn more about and help manage their properties. Shown here are just a few that I thought might be useful … Continue reading Mapping Tools
Plant ID Tags
Did you ever want to hug a tree, but you didn’t know its name? Did you ever feel angry that a Jacaranda is more recognised and admired than a Flindersia? … Continue reading Plant ID Tags
Make Your Own Wildlife Rescue Basket
“It’s best to treat a native animal the same way you would like to be treated.” Imagine you’re driving home after an evening out and a wallaby jumps in front … Continue reading Make Your Own Wildlife Rescue Basket
Question: How do I propagate Rose Almond? Answer: With Patience!
I own Land for Wildlife blocks at both Childers and in the North Burnett area. On a recent drive along a little used country road near Biggenden I noticed many … Continue reading Question: How do I propagate Rose Almond? Answer: With Patience!
DIY Nest Boxes
Most people know the importance of tree hollows and the vital role they play in providing roosting and nesting sites for around 20% of Australian wildlife. However, not many people … Continue reading DIY Nest Boxes
How to Age Trees
Have you ever paused to wonder how old the trees on your property are? Soon after purchasing my own property I remember marvelling at some of the trees and guessed … Continue reading How to Age Trees
Land for Wildlifers – The Observers
Land for Wildlife people get it. In my experience they learn so much simply by observing the rich tapestry of Mother Nature. I call my place ‘A university without the … Continue reading Land for Wildlifers – The Observers
Planting Rosellas – One nest at a time!
No, not the botanical type, but the Pale Headed (Platycercus adscitus) or Crimson Rosella (Platycercus elegans) type! If, like us, you run cattle on your property, or own a property … Continue reading Planting Rosellas – One nest at a time!
Bees in Nest Boxes – a sticky problem
Nest boxes are a great way to increase the number of hollows and therefore the number of hollow dependant animals using your property. Installing them does require some maintenance, as … Continue reading Bees in Nest Boxes – a sticky problem