The Northern Rivers of NSW and the Catchments of SE QLD are becoming engulfed by sprawling infrastructure growth that has been unsustainable for many decades. Community environmental advocacy and regional social responsibilities are beginning to formulate into political and philosophical voices. See “Coal Seam Gas Debate” 2nd August 2011, ABC TV by reporter Ali Moore. Also a story about possible aquifer contamination from coal seam gas operations in Qld “ Carcinogens found in coal seam gas …»»
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 …»»
In a previous Bluecray article, I discussed Rufous Bettong, his threatened species status . His disappearance occurred after the bank of a head gully leading to the Burringbar Creek was sprayed with Glyphosate, thus laying the ground open and susceptible to traffic and predation by dogs, foxes and people. In the Bluecray “Journey for Wisdom in the Land” blog stories, I mention that the Goanna visited the Glyphosate bank, and eventually, the Goanna left also. …»»
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? …»»
Can Do Better Sylvia Hale, Greens MLC