After 12 months of extremely interesting background research, site assessment and planning, the first phase of on-ground works have just commenced as part our eco-hydrological investigation into the Moulting Lagoon and Aspley Marshes Ramsar sites on the east coast of Tasmania - an important project...
Worldwide, bats get a bad rap (even more so in the past couple years) and misconceptions about these creatures abound. But our nocturnal flying friends are super interesting, diverse, and even helpful to humans! Did you know: Bats make up about 20% of the...
Last month's story about my son Dale's random encounter with a couple of feathertail gliders triggered an interesting email exchange with highly respected biologist Peter Menkhorst. Peter contacted me to explain that in recent years the feathertail glider had been re-assessed by taxonomists and is...
In October and December 2021 we brought you the first two articles in a series entitled Butterflies on the Brink (Part I and Part 2) in which we’re showcasing the butterfly species most at risk of extinction in south-eastern mainland Australia. As a reminder, in...
One of the great challenges in trying to understand how long-term gradual change (caused by drivers like climate) is impacting on the biodiversity of a region, is being able to afford and carry out the monitoring required to obtain the data that shows what is...
If you have passed through the city of Adelaide in recent months, you many have noticed the River Torrens looking a little green. No, it's not blue-green algae, it's actually duckweed (Lemna sp.)! It's not necessarily a bad thing at all, though some users of...
As our woody weed removal project continues in Cobboboonee National Park, it's time for another little update from the field. The aim of the project is to assess and treat emerging woody weeds within the 2020 Mount Deception bushfire zone and surrounding areas. The most...
Lachie recently checked the images on one of our wildlife cameras out at Walker Swamp, and came across this very exciting photo, taken back in November 2021. As you will see, it very clearly shows a couple of parents with their rapidly growing brolga chick!This...
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...
I was recently invited by ABC South East to have a chat about the incredible journey we've been on together over the past 10 years, since NGT began.Thanks to Becc for the invitation, and for being way more generous with time than I expected -...
