Native Hibiscus
What do you think of when you hear the word ‘hibiscus’? Perhaps it’s Nanna’s garden, a Balinese sarong or a bright Hawaiian shirt? Despite its exotic, tropical associations, Australia has … Continue reading Native Hibiscus
Indigenous Fire Management Training in the Lockyer
During autumn and winter this year, a series of fire management workshops were delivered by Victor Steffensen and Leeton Lee from Firesticks Alliance on four Land for Wildlife properties and … Continue reading Indigenous Fire Management Training in the Lockyer
Veteran trees on Land for Wildlife properties
Most properties in Land for Wildlife have a patch of bushland, swamp or forest as the main feature. Other owners are either enhancing their bushland through weeding and natural regeneration … Continue reading Veteran trees on Land for Wildlife properties
Indigenous Cultural Burning
I live on Yuggera/Ugarapul country in the Lockyer Valley. In April 2019 I hosted a Traditional Cultural Burning Workshop at my Land for Wildlife property in Grantham. This workshop was … Continue reading Indigenous Cultural Burning
Aboriginal Campsites of Greater Brisbane
By Dr Ray Kerkhove I picked up a new little book the other day on Aboriginal campsites in Brisbane, and was pleasantly surprised by the detail. Through extensive research on … Continue reading Aboriginal Campsites of Greater Brisbane
Quandamooka Takes Lead Role in Conservation
Header: Celebrating this historic Land for Wildlife registration are (left to right): Lordie Walker, QCR; Richard Martin, QCR; Cr Craig Ogilvie; Maree Manby, RCC; Phil Sutherland, Biosecurity Queensland; Joel Bolzenius, … Continue reading Quandamooka Takes Lead Role in Conservation