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
Are Pet Cats Compatible with Wildlife?
Protecting wildlife while keeping domestic pets, especially cats, raises contentious and polarising opinions, but we cannot deny the benefits humans have derived from their companion animals over many millennia. When … Continue reading Are Pet Cats Compatible with 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
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
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
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
Splatter Guns for Herbicide Application
Over the last decade or so, splatter guns have proven to be an effective weed control tool in the ongoing war to manage lantana and other weeds. Background Popular legend … Continue reading Splatter Guns for Herbicide Application
How to make a Piccie
Piccies are baskets made out of Piccabeen (Bangalow) Palm fronds. Indigenous Australians made piccies to carry water, food and tools. They are relatively easy to make and are a great … Continue reading How to make a Piccie