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Rabbit control programs often focus on the significant threat that rabbits pose to agriculture, primarily through competition for pasture and erosion impacts. However, rabbits also have a big impact on native flora and fauna, with 304 species affected, including 24 critically endangered species such as the Pygmy possum, the Orange bellied parrot and the Ballerina […]
When it comes to weeds, bare ground is your enemy, and there is plenty of it after this long, dry period. With even a small amount of rain, weeds tend to germinate and fill gaps in ground cover before more desirable species get a chance. How has this season affected weed growth, how are landholders […]
In the Bega Valley we have an important remnant population of koalas in the coastal forests from Bermagui to Tanja. Many of you have joined survey teams to map the location of these koalas and are committed to their survival and flourishing. The NSW Office of Environment and Heritage is currently seeking feedback from the […]
As our dams and rivers dry up, even hardy native plants like Spiny mat rush (Lomandra longifolia) are curling up their leaves. Our local Seedbank Coordinator is witnessing unusual flowering and seed set patterns in our trees and shrubs. So, as conversations abound about what a hot, dry season we’re having, let’s take a look […]
World Wetlands Day is celebrated internationally each year on 2 February. It marks the anniversary of the signing of the Convention on Wetlands of International Importance (Ramsar Convention) in Ramsar, Iran, on 2 February 1971. Celebrations on this day take many forms, including talks, photo and art exhibitions, nature walks, festivals, announcement of new Ramsar sites, […]
Citizen science is alive and well with more than 61,000 people participating in the Aussie backyard bird count this year. This is an increase of more than 19,000 people since last year. People submitted over 45,000 checklists and counted 1.4 million birds, amounting to 583 different species, 20 more than last year’s count. The Top 10 […]
St John’s wort (Hypericum perforatum) is a weed which is in flower from now until around the end of January. Its bright yellow flowers make it easy to identify and now is a good time to control it. St John’s wort spreads by seeds and lateral roots. A single plant increases in size by growing outwards […]
If you’d like to learn about the animals living in Candelo Creek, local ecologist Steve Sass from Envirokey will lead a field day next Saturday, 3 December from 10.30am-1.30pm in Candelo Park next to the Bridge in Candelo. Steve will present the results of recent flora and fauna field surveys and talk about the new […]
Learn to identify local birds and some of the most common butterflies and moths on the Far South Coast. Find out about their role in pollination and in maintaining a balanced ecosystem and what you can do on your property to support and encourage them. When: Friday 25 November, 9.15am-1.00pm Where: Tanja Hall followed by a field walk […]
An Introduction to Horse Property Management and Advanced Horse Property Management are two courses being offered in Moruya on Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 November, from 9.30 am to 3.30 pm. Stuart Myers from “equiculture” will be conducting these courses to assist horse property owners to develop a sustainable equine property. Participants can attend one or both days. […]
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