Where do you start when you want to restore a cleared patch of agricultural land back into a functioning, healthy, natural ecosystem, and it’s not immediately obvious what used to grow there? It's a common problem facing us when restoring habitat in fragmented landscapes, and...
In an exciting step towards Nature Glenelg Trust's long-term plan to return the Eastern Quoll into the forest surrounding Mt Vandyke, it is great to be able to share the news that we are partnering with the Dunkeld Pastoral Co Pty Ltd and Rhynie Pastoral...
Last Saturday afternoon, the 14th of May 2022, we finally had the chance to slide open the brand new predator proof gates at Mt Vandyke and welcome over 60 NGT supporters, volunteers and donors, to see the site and talk about our progress, almost exactly...
Mount Vandyke Open Day: Meet the EcologistsSaturday 14 MayIt has been a massive autumn of on-ground works across NGT, and the construction of the new predator proof fence at Mt Vandyke / Banbangil is just one part of that wider story. Mike McFall and his...
Friends and supporters will be pleased to hear planning for NGT's 10th anniversary events is well underway. We aim to provide a range of options across Victoria and South Australia, showcasing the variety of wonderful sites, methods, talented staff, collaborations, and stories that make up the...
We have hit the ground running over the past month, with site preparation now complete ahead of predator-proof fence construction at Mt Vandyke. Construction of the fence itself is due to commence in March.Gravel that we are using for the fence base and all-season access...
The Friends of the Great South West Walk (FoGSWW) are currently hosting their annual supported walk, where a small group of about 15 hikers complete the full 250 km circuit - with a little bit of extra help (in terms of meals and equipment) provided...
The Greater Bilby (Queensland Government)Given the ongoing conversation we've been having about things like threatened mainland fauna, the new NGT project at Mt Vandyke and conservation fences, an interesting story from south-west Queensland late last year grabbed my attention.In this ABC News article, we heard...
If like me, you have been watching the Mt Vandyke loan balance slowly dropping over recent months, then you probably thought things might take a while as we chipped away at it - I know I certainly did! But we have some wonderful news to...
We have arrived at the end of the year on a high at NGT with the land purchase loan of our Mt Vandyke reserve now paid off! Our newest reserve, Mt Vandyke, has been the subject of a matched funding campaign beginning in May this year...
