Plant Protection Methods
I wanted to share our experience with different plant guards on our Land for Wildlife / VCA property in Carindale over the last twenty years. We started revegetation in 1996. … Continue reading Plant Protection Methods
Creating Frog Friendly Habitats
Article and photos by Annette Bird Land for Wildlife member Jimboomba, Logan President, Reptile Rehabilitation Qld
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
Habitat Poles
The value of tree hollows to our native wildlife is well known. In South East Queensland alone, over 130 species have been identified as being dependent on hollows for their … Continue reading Habitat Poles
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
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
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
Using Fire 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 Using Fire to Encourage a Biodiverse Grassy Understorey