Erosion is a common problem for landholders with watercourses running through their properties. Understanding the processes that cause erosion is key to finding short and long-term solutions. If done well, … Continue reading Creek and Riverbed Erosion
If you’re anything like me, you can’t walk past a creek without sneaking over and staring into the water to get a glimpse at what might be living in there. … Continue reading Freshwater Fishes: Hidden gems of native wildlife
It’s been an interesting and fulfilling couple of years and it all started when Cody Hochen from the Brisbane City Council gently talked Glen and I into joining Land for … Continue reading Settling in for Lunch along Wonga Creek
When we first came to our property we were amazed by the rainforest, the figs, orchids, butterflies, giant birds nest ferns and an astounding diversity of native wildlife – it … Continue reading Property Profile: Bringing back the platypus, Murphy’s Creek
When Peter and Carolyn Burford bought their two hectare Tallebudgera Valley property 12 years ago, they weren’t too sure what they were getting themselves into. They knew they had a … Continue reading Property Profile: Transformation of a creek, Tallebudgera Valley
Currumbin Valley is the “Green behind the Gold” that many talk about. Currumbin Creek Road snakes its way through a beautiful sea of green that helps many day trippers unwind. … Continue reading Property Profile: Weeds, revegetation and water quality monitoring
There’s been a lot of media focus since recent record flooding in the Lockyer Valley on the human impact of these events. Perhaps less well known are the environmental impacts … Continue reading Property Profile: Spinach Creek Floods and Wildlife, Fordsdale
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
The creek was flowing gently, the water cool and clear with a touch of tannin. The late spring algae was yet to take hold on the rocky bottom and the … Continue reading A Short Tale of the Eel-tailed Cat Fish
I grew up in wheat and sheep country where there were very few native mammals around. Maybe that’s why as a kid I took great pleasure in regularly standing on … Continue reading The Australian Water Rat: A little known aquatic predator