It is mid spring, and after a little rain, the animals are all on the move in Upper Burringbar, NE NSW, Australia. Here is a collage of photos – some of the animals that share my home environment with me. Some are to be very respected, like the eastern brown snake (bottom … Continue reading →
A number of years back, I was living in the rainforest nearby to Rosebank, between the Nightcap National Park and the Whian Whian State Conservation Area . This area of the Mt Warning Caldera Region is rich in biodiversity, with beautiful NSW State managed conservation (protected) areas. I became acquainted with the … Continue reading →
“A preliminary investigation of the distribution of koalas and their potential habitat in the Tweed Shire, and implications for management” by Judy Faulks I can no longer find this article/ reference to it on the internet, but you may have more luck by looking for it. I originally found it at – … Continue reading →
Education, especially when it incorporates CONTINUITY and places Environmental Learning above Economic Learning, is extremely valuable. This is so, both for Australians and indeed, the entire WORLD. THE THREE “R” – reading, writing and arithmetic, when integrated fully within an ENVIRONMENTAL learning base, can give our youth incredible knowledge and prepare them … Continue reading →
Condong Mill, Sunshine Electricity, Delta energy, individual land owners and other Bioenergy consortiums, providers, merchants and “tradespeople” are currently conducting a war on biodiversity in the Northern rivers of NSW, Australia. How? By working with Forests NSW to destructively harvesting Camphor Laurels as biofuels to create GREEN ENERGY. They are currently doing … Continue reading →
A short slide show, based on the central eastern coast of Australia – Mt Warning Caldera Region. Environmental Advocacy Pictures, photography and collages in this slide show examine:- * local extinction * habitat loss * discernment of habitat loss consequences from people with lots of money and power doing inappropriate things * … Continue reading →
Did you watch Channel Nine’s Sixty Minute Program on sunday evening- Bee Afraid ? (11th May 2008) The story was about Australian Bees, the work of the CSIRO , and the challenge to bees worldwide concerning a little parasitic mite Varroa destructor . Varroa destructor – search results at bluecray environmental search … Continue reading →
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 →
