Mexican Bean Tree (Cecropia peltata) photos taken by City of Gold Coast Pest Management Officers. We often think of our Land for Wildlife members as bush regenerators, working tirelessly to … Continue reading Weed profile – Mexican Bean Tree
I have made some interesting observations over the years regarding the Brachychiton endemic to the Ormeau area, Brachychiton sp. Ormeau (LH Bird AQ435851). It is listed as critically endangered under … Continue reading The Ormeau Bottle Tree
Above: Barbed Wire Vine (Smilax australis) in flower. What joy forest life here brings to inspire this little bush restorer! Whether it be the sense of magic that fireflies bring … Continue reading Property Profile: To Restoration, with Love
A few months ago I was puzzled by the appearance of a decapitated Emerald Dove next to the house, gratefully recognised by a Grey Butcherbird as a welcome breakfast. It … Continue reading What’s Killing our Birds?
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
About the middle of 1998 three newly appointed Land for Wildlife Officers (I was one of them) and their regional coordinator met for the first time at Woodend Nature Reserve … Continue reading Looking back on 17 years of Land for Wildlife South East Queensland
In mid-December 2015, Land for Wildlife South East Queensland reached a milestone with the registration of our 4000th property. This achievement was celebrated on the stunning 4000th property owned by … Continue reading Celebrating 4000 Land for Wildlife Properties