In early September 2023, fifteen spiny crayfish species were listed as threatened under Australia’s federal law for the environment (Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act (EPBC Act) 1999); NGT’s Maiko Lutz and Nick Whiterod (now with the Goyder Institute’s CLLMM Research Centre) coordinated the conservation...
It has been a while since I wrote an instalment for our blog series on forgotten fauna, but a number of things I have come across lately got me thinking again about this topic, so let's dive back in again!Before I share those interesting links...
The Yarra Pygmy Perch (Nannoperca obscura) is a small freshwater fish (the biggest one I have seen was 78 mm in length). It is endemic to coastal waterways of south-eastern Australia and prefers slow flowing habitat along the edge of streams and rivers, and also...
Our Southern Bell Frog (aka Growling Grass Frog) breeding facility in Clayton Bay has reached another important milestone recently. Since it's inception in 2019 (with just 20 tadpoles) the facility has aimed to support the conservation of this nationally endangered frog species, by breeding them...
It has been a while since we provided an update on the NGT team, so given a few recent staff changes to our aquatic ecology team and the crew in Mt Gambier, here is the latest...
Part of the land addition at Walker Swamp. Photo: Mark Bachmann As we reported last month, thanks to the generous support of over 200 donors, on 30th June 2023, NGT successfully settled the purchase of an additional 390 acres of land adjacent to the northern end...
Do you want to attract native butterflies or birds to your garden? Or do you simply want to add beautiful flowers, screening or shade that won't require lots of water and care?Local native plants are adapted to the conditions in your garden and will be...
After a fantastic experience in last year's South Australian Nature Festival, where NGT hosted a bus tour of the Fleurieu Peninsula, this year we have decided to do something a little bit different...
Earlier this month, I visited the Hutt Bay wetlands for the first time. I joined TAFE SA students from Mt Gambier who are studying Conservation and Ecosystem Management and wanted to learn about different techniques NGT used to monitor wetland health. Lachie demonstrates the water quality...
Investigator College, located in the South Australian coastal town of Victor Harbor, recently held it's second annual Sustainable Futures Day The student-led event aims to provide students with inspiration, networking and practical experience in the environmental, land-care and agricultural sectors. Students representing eight South Australian...
