A short poem for biodiversity, and a koala poem about KOALAS and developers, created by bluecray, to remind us that Biodiversity is to be honoured as necessary for our childrens’ futures. Biodiversity is disappearing from our earth due to the greed, ignorance and selfishness of mankind. Australian biodiversity is disappearing at an increasing rate within the Mt Warning Caldera Region of NE NSW & SE QLD, Australia. Qld State of Environment Reporting . NSW State …»»
Mullumbimby is a beautiful town in the Northern Rivers of NSW, Australia. The people of Mullumbimby have gathered together for a long time now to take on the Corporate giant, Woolworths. WHY? Because the NSW Department of Planning has approved a Woolworths Development in their beautiful little township, and the towns folk are still determined to have their valid arguments, for why this is not OK ,to be heard. A court case is pending, 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 …»»
The Rufous Bettong of NE NSW, Australia is considered vulnerable under NSW Threatened Species Legislation. The Rufous Bettong is a threatened species in the Northern Rivers and across areas of NSW. I share some mutual habitat with a Rufous Bettong that lives nearby, in Upper Burringbar, NE NSW. The Burringbar area is part of the Mt Warning Caldera’s Ranges and Catchments that were once deeply forested, with rich biodiversity. To see a picture of …»»
The Mt Warning Region, on the east coast of Australia has vegetation remnants that suggest the region has good resilience to drought continental conditions over time. Three other important regions that can withstand drier trans-continental periods are the Temperate Rainforests of Victoria, the Dorrigo Plateau Region, Eastern NSW and Far North Queensland Rainforests. bluecray Regional Environmental News – Mt Warning Caldera : WATER Water Links SE QLD and NE NSW What is an ecological community? …»»
Litoria latopalmata . There is more about him at the Bluecray Balance of Faeries blog . There are a few of them about in the hills here, in Upper Burringbar, Mt Warning Caldera Region of NE NSW SE QLD. Try the Bluecray’s Environment Search for Litoria latopalmata – Mt Warning Caldera Incoming Searches: identifying australian baby snakes
Introduced, naturalised Honey Bees and Native Black Honey Bees in Organic Garden Upper Burringbar, NE NSW, Mt Warning Caldera Region, Australia Kremen Lab Group : “In California, our recent findings show that a diverse community of native bee pollinators can provide sufficient pollination services for crops without the addition of managed colonies of honey bees (Kremen et al. 2002), but that this service critically depends on the availability of natural habitat in proximity to the …»»
The Kings Forest Development (Leda Group) shows us some interesting facts about the “perceived right of way” by developers concerning inappropriate development of sensitive areas on the Far North Coast of New South Wales. The EDO (Environmental Defenders) has highlighted that Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 has resulted in “The limited capacity for members of the community, or even other environmental agencies, to have their voice heard and the reduced …»»
Can Do Better Sylvia Hale, Greens MLC