Tag: plants
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Invasive Species Council update
The Invasive Species Council is campaigning to reduce, and ideally eliminate, the sale of invasive weeds in Australian nurseries. Their campaign is collecting photographs of invasive weeds to use in their efforts to persuade politicians to act. Read about the campaign in their online newsletter.
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The Escarpment Park Friend – May 2025
This issue has news from the committee, plant list for Williams Park, report on the Redwood Park Madeira Vine challenge, information about distinctions among Native, Indigenous and Endemic Plants, and more.
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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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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…