“Phantom Koala” (PK) has been travelling about the Mt Warning Caldera Region in SE Qld & NE NSW, Australia. He became a “HERO” after journeying to find his mother, who was trapped in the Kings Forest Area of the Tweed Coast. During his “lifetime”, Koala numbers have diminished dramatically along the central eastern coastal and hinterland strip of Australia due to the unsustainable development of SE Qld and NE NSW. PK looks out over the …»»
It was long ago in another life that our dear PK came to some strife Missing his mother’s loving face , he followed her trail from their breeding place….. His search and their saga – ever so long, told PK quite clearly that something was wrong! For months on end, that stretched to years, calling through fences with their tears Across that void – that fierce road, the trucks, the cars – their rushing load. …»»
Phantom Koala, as a story teller for Bluecray, resides mainly at the “Balance of Faeries” wordpress blog. However, out of respect for the many Koalas that have struggled for survival in the ongoing rapid development and habitat destruction in SE Qld and NE NSW, Australia, his “Story” belongs here. PK’s home is in the Mt Warning Caldera Region. *ALSO: Draft National Koala Conservation and Management Strategy 2009-2014 - Submissions close 5th August 2009
Caring for this beautiful country has become the major task for all Australians today. Working together, each one of us has a little bit of the BIG VISION. Caring for the Australian country and it’s vast and diverse natural wonder inspires a unity and vision that even the most uncaring of us cannot deny. In many parts of the Mt Warning Caldera Region are small hubs of sustainable lifestyle knowledge. Authentic local environmental stewardship. And …»»
The Mt Warning Caldera Region of NE NSW and SE QLD has many disturbed, weed infested poorly managed lands and waterways. Lantana, Camphor Laurel and other environmental and declared weed species abound. There is a trend for revegetation and habitat restoration projects, (land for Wildlife, landcare, caring for our country etc) to incorporate herbicide spraying of weeds, into the projects. Many projects are along waterways. Growing by Organics-food Gardens & Sharing : Article at Bluecray …»»
A few photos , images and collages so far, that Bluecray has produced. Mainly for the Mt Warning Caldera Region, NE NSW and SE QLD, Australia. Plenty to look at – Butterflies, Benoit, a Bat but, sorry, no Bettongs….. yet. I wish that I had a quick camera reflex today – many different species of butterflies, flying past, through my home, through the garden – everywhere! Incoming Searches: environment collage, environmental collage, collage environment, environmental …»»
The Australian Network of Environmental Defender’s Offices have some very useful Environmental Legal Resources. The following links will take you to Environmental Defender’s Offices that work with Environmental Issues concerning the Mt Warning (Wollumbin) Caldera Region of NE NSW (Northern Rivers) and SE QLD, Australia. Environmental Defender’s Office NSW (Ltd) – EDO Northern Rivers Environmental Defender’s Office NSW (Ltd) Australian Network of Environmental Defender’s Offices Environmental Defenders Office (Qld) Inc. I attended one of their …»»
Can Do Better Sylvia Hale, Greens MLC
Koala Conservation and Queensland Government Draft SE QLD Regional Plan 2009 to 2031
Koala Advocacy was reaching a critical level many years ago in SE Queensland. Draft South East Queensland Koala State Planning Regulatory Provisions at bluecray Environmental Search. I have tried to update this article a number of times. The Qld government appears to keep rearranging itself, its departmental responsibilities and Koala Habitat visions. I wonder now, if anyone there even knows what they are doing??? (SEE BELOW##). Perhaps, for more info, you could try searching the …»»