Weeds, Biodiversity and Australia’s Land and Water Stewardship Practices

Weeds, Biodiversity and Australia’s Land and Water Stewardship Practices

Weed Management in Australia is a high energy industry. It is based on mowing, slashing, burning, mulching, spraying, grazing. Whilst prevention is the obvious first step in weed management, Australia’s horticultural and agricultural industries have offered little help. These industries are  responsible for many plant species being used, sold, distributed and promoted … Continue reading

Endangered ecological community and Kings Forest Development, Tweed Coast, NE NSW.

Endangered ecological community and Kings Forest Development, Tweed Coast, NE NSW.

Endangered ECOLOGICAL COMMUNITY : Coastal Cypress Pine Forest (Callitris columellaris Forest). This ecological community was once widespread along the coast of Australia in various forms. It is  threatened and very much at risk(*see below) and is listed by the NSW Government.  The LEDA development (Leda Group owned by Bob Ell) at Kings … Continue reading

Phantom Koala and Part 3A of the NSW Planning Law

Phantom Koala becoming a HERO

The NSW Government, in Australia, is currently undergoing more public scrutiny concerning developer and government corruption.   Corruption in land dealings has had a long history along  the eastern coastal strip of Australia. Also,  money and ego can play a large part in the  well being of Australia’s environmental sustainability for future generations. … Continue reading

Canungra, Qld Australia

Canungra, Qld Australia

Scenic Rim Regional Council – Canungra Regional Information DRAFT Corporate Plan 2009 – 2014 released for Public Consultation : All submissions are due by 4.30pm on Friday 27 March 2009 Canungra State School homepage Canungra Information – website Canungra Information –  Canungra Information Directory: history, town, maps, news, accommodation and Art links Canungra … Continue reading