Further to the previous edition of "Forgotten Fauna", a fantastic paper by Rob Wallis (see below this blog) was recently published in the Victorian Naturalist, and provides some great insights by sharing a number of early recorded observations of eastern quolls in western Victoria. As...
If you pay attention out at Walker Swamp, some very interesting ecological processes and transitions are underway. This little update is about letting the pictures do the talking...
It has been 4 weeks since we launched the new NGT fundraiser for Mt Vandyke, and together we're making some good progress...
While the Mt Vandyke land purchase fundraiser is already in full swing (click here to see the latest update), I am now pleased to report that (as of last week) NGT's project team - led by our ecological experts Leah Kemp and Rose Thompson -...
The Scientific Expedition Group recently assisted Nature Foundation SA and Nature Glenelg Trust to undertake a biological survey in a new nature reserve in the South East of South Australia. Geegeela Nature Reserve is a 100 acre patch of diverse woodlands, donated to Nature Foundation...
The Great Goolwa Cockle Challenge aims to engage and educate recreational fishers and the wider community whilst promoting the Goolwa Cockle and our coastal environment: A video has been produced showcasing this iconic species, including Indigenous, ecological, research and social aspects. Please take a look...
Hello there, it's Tom here and welcome to my first blog for NGT. Well actually, my first ever blog! I'm a brand new addition to the NGT family. My introduction to the Trust has been filled with meeting the NGT team and visiting a number of...
Another new face joined the NGT team recently, with Drew Kilner, Kaurna and Ngarrindjeri man, coming on board as Cultural Liaison Officer on our project investigating the restoration potential of the Aldinga Washpool. Drew is working with Ben as we seek to understand the history...
There are some days at work that stand out from others. They're usually around this time of year, when the air is crisp, water droplets glisten on the trees and you are all alone in the bush. After emerging from Victoria's circuit-breaker lockdown a couple...
Southern Purple-spotted Gudgeon, once thought to be regionally extinct, were found in Third Reedy and Middle Reedy Lakes near Kerang, Victoria in 2019. Recently, a collaborative team of stakeholders including Aquasave-NGT ecologists collected 25 fish from the wild to begin an exciting breeding and reintroduction...
