Tag: plants
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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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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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QTPN Update Apr 25
Queensland Threatened Plant Network has posted its April 2025 update. It has news about: So much of our time in parks as FEP volunteers is spent on pulling weeds. Removing them helps our native flora and fauna but it’s great to see positive efforts to preserve native species.
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QWaLC News – Mar 2025
The Queensland Water and Land Carers (QWaLC) March newsletter is available online. Topics include:
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Weed Spotters – March 2025
Weed Spotters Network has posted the March 2025 bulletin. The lead article is about high-risk pathways for unwanted ornamentals. There are also aids to identifying some weeds and other useful information.
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Amaroo microforest – rescheduled
Cyclone Alfred is moving on it is now possible to reschedule this eventful Sunday, 16 March from 7:30 am. A bit more than a year ago, Amaroo Environmental Education Centre planted approximately 900 seedlings in a microforest. The plants have grown well but would benefit from some maintenance work. If you have an hour to spare…
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Amaroo microforest – postponed
Cyclone Alfred is arriving more slowly than expected. This event has been postponed to a date to be notified. Watch the Facebook page for updates. A bit more than a year ago, Amaroo Environmental Education Centre planted approximately 900 seedlings in a microforest. The plants have grown well but would benefit from some maintenance work. If…
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Panorama Crescent progress
John Gouldson reports that Crows Nest Community Nursery was the source of plants for revegetation of Panorama Crescent Park. About 75 native trees and 60 pots of native grasses were planted. The images below show some of the growth after about 6 years.
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Redwood Park Madeira Challenge
A huge thankyou to all who made it down to Redwood Park to weed this morning. In attendance were the Trybooking registrants for the fully subscribed Redwood Park Madeira Challenge and members of the Toowoomba Bushwalkers Club.They were ably supported by six of our regular weeding team. A total of 95 work hours were clocked…