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Rabbits and their impact on native flora and fauna

Posted by Feb 20, 2017 Exotic animals, Featured, Native animals, Native plants, NRM, Pest animals , , , , , Leave a Comment
Rabbits and their impact on native flora and fauna

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 […]

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Is it as hot and dry as we think? Let’s ask the plants

Posted by Feb 9, 2017 Featured, Landcare, Local stories, Native plants, NRM , , , , , , , , , 3 Comments
Is it as hot and dry as we think? Let’s ask the plants

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 […]

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