Well, it's certainly been a busy couple of years for us at Glenshera Swamp (Stipiturus CP), as we've progressed from restoration planning to on-ground works. And so, after a wet July and August (and equally damp start to September), it is time to show you what...
Things were looking a little bit bleak for our wetlands back in June when much of southern Australia experienced near record low rainfall for the month; but fortunately, back to back wet months in July and August have really got things moving...
To say we've been a little busy at NGT over the past couple of months would be a serious understatement, with a plethora of project reports to finalise before the end of financial year - and unfortunately this has kept us a bit quieter than usual...
It is just over 12 months since we completed the restoration feasibility assessment for Glenshera Swamp in Stipiturus Conservation Park, and I am pleased to report that the planning has now been turned into the first stages of on-ground action! Thanks in particular to the Fleurieu Swamps...
It is hard to believe, but it has been 12 months since we completed the restoration options report for Glenshera Swamp, in Stipiturus Conservation Park, and if all goes to plan then the first steps towards improving the hydrology of this important wetland will hopefully get...
During a recent visit to Stipiturus CP to plan upcoming proposed restoration works, we came across a small group of flowering Spiranthes australia - one of our more spectacular native orchids. This is just one of many important species that rely on our threatened swampy habitats that...
If you missed myself and Nick speaking at the SA NRM Science Conference in Adelaide last month, then not to worry! - the talks were recorded and are now available to view and listen to on-line. First up from Session 3 is my talk about NGT's...
A few weeks ago, a couple of NGT staff gave presentations at the SA NRM Science Conference in Adelaide. On the Wednesday afternoon, I gave an overview of the restoration options work that Lachlan and I pulled together for Glenshera Swamp, in Stipiturus Conservation Park. It was especially great...
In mid-2015, NGT was engaged by Natural Resources – Adelaide and Mt Lofty Ranges (DEWNR) to undertake an assessment of the hydrological restoration options for Glenshera Swamp (Stipiturus Conservation Park) – one of the most important remnant Fleurieu Peninsula swamps (a nationally threatened ecological community)....
