Author: Web Editor
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Land for Wildlife Workshop
Toowoomba Regional Council is promoting a Land for Wildlife workshop to be held at Dingo Mountain in the Crows Nest area on Sunday, 8 June, commencing at 9:00 am. Come along to learn about the diverse vegetation types as well as the interesting flora and fauna of Dingo Mountain. The educational walk will be run…
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Toowoomba Bird Observers: April 25
Toowoomba Bird Observers April newsletter is out. Bird of the Month is the Eastern Whipbird and there are pieces about upcoming walks, observations on the April walks, birds in Vietnam, the hazards facing playful corellas, and more.
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Invasive Species Council appeal
The Invasive Species Council has offers by major donors to match donations made before 30 June. Donations are tax deductible. For more information see the online campaign message.
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QWaLC 24 April 25
Queensland Water & Land Carers newsletter can be found online. It has information about the insurance that protects volunteers, regional grants, resilient landscapes, and more.
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Regenerating forests for habitat
This recent article from The Conversation is worth reading. Summary: Regrowth of forests and woodlands in Queensland, particularly in areas with substantial regrowth, provides valuable habitat for threatened species. While some species benefit from regrowth as young as three years, others require older forests with tree hollows. Retaining regrowth, incentivised through government schemes or market-based…
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Redwood Madeira Weed Challenge – WINTER
After the success of the Autumn Challenge, thirty volunteers are invited to assist with clearing half an acre along the Redwood Forest Track on Saturday May 31st from 8.00-11.00am. Registration through Trybooking is essential.
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Fire Ant News – Apr 25
The April newsletter from the National Fire Ant Eradication Program is available online. Use the button below. Items in this issue include eradication treatment in Toowoomba Region (Meringdan West and Oakey) and other areas, locations of new infestations in the Moreton Bay Area, and more.
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Weed Spotters Network – Mar 25
Weed Spotters Network Queensland March bulletin has focus on information about cacti (none are native to Australia).
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QWaLC news – Apr 25
This edition of eNews from Queensland Water and Land Carers has items about:
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Central Highfields Masterplan
Toowoomba Regional Council will be holding a community information session to give a project update, with a presentation that will cover the key themes identified from feedback in February 2025. The information session will be held at the Highfields Cultural Centre from 6pm, Wednesday, 7 May 2025. The information session will include opportunity for the…