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What are TSR’s and why are they important? As early European settlers expanded pastoral activities across Australia, they created droving trails, allowing sheep and cattle to be moved between pastures and to market. Many of these trails followed existing Aboriginal walking routes, with water sources located at convenient intervals. Much of this network still exists […]
Don and Gwen Mc Gregor will present the results of a remarkable 6-year study of the Superb Lyrebird in Moruya State Forest. There will be photos, videos and sound recordings – some rare – as well as Don’s exposition of the bird’s life and habits. When: Tuesday 17 November 2015. Come at 6pm and […]
South East Local Land Services and the NSW Weeds Action Program, with the support of local councils, will run a workshop on reducing the impact of fireweed on Saturday 31 October 2015, 1pm-4pm at ‘Haxstead’ farm in Central Tilba. The workshop will explore the practical issues in using sheep and other options. For details see the flyer Weed […]
The Wombat Protection Society of Australia and Wildlife Rescue Far South Coast are presenting a workshop on identifying and treating mange in free-living wombats on Sunday 8 November from 10am – 2pm at the Quaama School of Arts Hall. Sarcoptic mange is a serious disease caused by a mite infestation that predominantly affects the Bare-Nosed Wombats. […]
Landholders, this is your chance to let Local Land Services know your priorities. The South East Local Strategic Plan sets the direction for Local Land Services for the next 5 years at both a state and local level. This plan is now open for consultation and LLS is keen to hear from you about their proposed direction. […]
A field day on the impact of African lovegrass on native plant diversity and options for control in conservation areas. Friday 6 November, 9.15am-1pm, Bemboka. The spread of African lovegrass is a key threatening process in Lowland Grassy Woodland communities, significantly and rapidly reducing biodiversity. Josh Dorrough and Jackie Miles will lead a field […]
With all this wet weather recently, it’s a great time to talk about Wetlands! Some of you went along to the Wetlands Forum in Moruya last month, organised by the South Coast Wetland Carers Network and have sent in comments about presentations you liked. Here are a couple of your highlights from the day. Neil Saintilan […]
Habitat Action Grants Applications are now open and will close at 5 pm Friday 16 October 2015. Angling clubs, individuals, community groups, local councils and organisations interested in rehabilitating fish habitats in freshwater and saltwater areas throughout NSW can apply for grants. Habitat rehabilitation projects which may be funded include: removal or modification of barriers to […]
The new Wetland Program Officer with Conservation Volunteers Australia, based in their Wollongong office, is Michael Andrews. Michael will coordinate the South East Wetland Carers Network which supports community groups and local government bodies to help improve the quality of our beautiful and highly valuable wetlands on the NSW South Coast. Michael will be organising […]
It’s National Science Week starting tomorrow 15 August until 23 August. We are lucky to have our own Sapphire Coast Science Festival 2015, and to launch this, Bournda Environmental Education Centre will host some great workshops under the banner “The Wonders of Wallagoot”. Arrive at Bournda EEC tomorrow, Saturday 15 August at 12.30pm, for a […]
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