Happy Soils, Happy Horses
The regeneration of our property has certainly been a labour of love. We are conscious that we live in an environmentally unique and fragile area. There is a lot of … Continue reading Happy Soils, Happy Horses
Brush-Matting to Mitigate Soil Erosion
Brush-matting is a land rehabilitation and erosion control technique that doesn’t require any specialist skills or materials and offers landholders a cost-effective option for addressing the early stages of erosion. … Continue reading Brush-Matting to Mitigate Soil Erosion
Property Profile: Restoring and Rejoicing: A story of persistence and achievement
Victor and Michele Bales have been Land for Wildlife members for just over 10 years and have been living on their property for 35 years. Their property is situated in … Continue reading Property Profile: Restoring and Rejoicing: A story of persistence and achievement
Property Profile: Soils, geology and their influence on flora and fauna, Munruben
(Above:) This patch of native vegetation is fenced off to encourage a dense understorey for invertebrates and other wildlife that are dependent on them. Have you ever wondered why distinctive … Continue reading Property Profile: Soils, geology and their influence on flora and fauna, Munruben
Koalas eating clay and navigating fences, Mt Cotton
These photographs reinforce the importance of wildlife friendly fencing and responsible pet ownership. A couple of branches or planks of wood positioned along either side of the fence would help … Continue reading Koalas eating clay and navigating fences, Mt Cotton
Links between Fungi, Long-nosed Potoroo and Ecosystem Health
Underground fruiting bodies of fungi are the favourite food of Long-nosed Potoroos. During December 2014 to April 2015 the Lockyer Valley Regional Council supported a local community group to undertake … Continue reading Links between Fungi, Long-nosed Potoroo and Ecosystem Health