Since European settlement, invasive animal and plant species have wrought a terrible toll on the Australian environment. Rabbits, toads, camels, goats, brumbies and pigs are some of the feral species that damage the landscape, kill native species and breed uncontrollably. The problem is extensive even in high-value conservation areas like North Stradbroke Island in South […]
The Mulgowie Riverbank Restoration is a renowned project to prevent erosion in the Lockyer Valley and reduce the flow of sediment into Moreton Bay. Since European settlement, the Lockyer Valley has been synonymous with farming and agriculture. The region’s fertile lands and rich soils made it an ideal location for food and horticulture production. As […]
In South East Queensland, about 70% of the land is privately owned. As a result, private landholders are the key to protecting the health of the SEQ environment. Since 1998, the SEQ Land for Wildlife program has supported and empowered private landholders to improve the health of their properties and provide a natural habitat for wildlife. The […]