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I would prefer a paddock full of weeds to a bare paddock by Phil Moran

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

Property profile: Is there such a thing as a good weed? Mt Mee.

Property profile: Is there such a thing as a good weed? Mt Mee.

A common sight on Land for Wildlife properties: a big pile of dead lantana. Both Spencer Shaw in the October 2012 newsletter and Peter Darvall in January 2013 have suggested … Continue reading Property profile: Is there such a thing as a good weed? Mt Mee.

Monitoring and Restoring Habitat for Quolls on Land for Wildlife Properties near D’Aguilar National Park

Monitoring and Restoring Habitat for Quolls on Land for Wildlife Properties near D’Aguilar National Park

The Quoll Seekers Network is thrilled to have received an Everyone’s Environment Grant from the Queensland Government to undertake surveys of the Spotted-tailed Quoll (Dasyurus maculatus) around D’Aguilar National Park. … Continue reading Monitoring and Restoring Habitat for Quolls on Land for Wildlife Properties near D’Aguilar National Park

Tilapia in South East Queensland

Tilapia in South East Queensland

Header: Male Tilapia. Photos by Gunther Schmida Being a keen sherman and having a passion for the environment, the issue of pest fish is very close to my heart. Tilapia … Continue reading Tilapia in South East Queensland

Helping our Native Freshwater Fish

Helping our Native Freshwater Fish

Header: The native Crimson-spotted Rainbow fish are still reasonably common in many SEQ waterways. This pair are from Christmas Creek in the Logan River catchment. Photo by Gunther Schmida. There … Continue reading Helping our Native Freshwater Fish

Ticks: The unwanted wildlife

Ticks: The unwanted wildlife

Header: Australian Paralysis Tick. Photo by Robert Whyte. No one likes getting bitten by wildlife. Whether it be a spider, ant, tick or snake – rarely do we invite their … Continue reading Ticks: The unwanted wildlife

Weed Control Tools

Weed Control Tools

So long as mature weed trees such as Camphor Laurel persist in the landscape we can expect that their seedlings will continue to germinate on our properties. Many birds feed … Continue reading Weed Control Tools

Surveying Freshwater Fish

Surveying Freshwater Fish

Header: Crimson-spotted Rainbow Fish. Photo by Gunther Schmida. In the October 2014 newsletter, I mentioned that I would share some tips on surveying freshwater fish. These tips are for landholders … Continue reading Surveying Freshwater Fish

To Bait or not to Bait

To Bait or not to Bait

Above images of foxes predating on medium-sized mammals, mostly Mountain Brushtail Possums, were taken on Wal’s property. They prompted him to research feral animal control options including 1080 baiting. Many … Continue reading To Bait or not to Bait

Aerostart for Ticks

Aerostart for Ticks

Header: A collection of ticks. Most are on their backs. The males (on the far left) have smaller mouthparts. Photo by Gordon Grigg. Ticks are bad this season. Neighbours talk … Continue reading Aerostart for Ticks

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