In late 2016, I was really honoured to be named as the recipient of the Jill Hudson Award for Environmental Protection in SA, which also included a personal cash prize of $1000. Ever since, I have been waiting patiently for the right opportunity to come along...
This week Greg and I had the privilege of hosting members of DELWP Barwon South West's environmental projects team for a tour of Green Swamp. On the back of a very dry summer and early autumn, levels have receded dramatically. But the good news is there...
I recently attended the Australasian Bat Society (ABS) biennial conference – and what an inspiring and fascinating week it was! The ABS aims to promote the conservation of bats in the Australasian region, by supporting research and engaging with the community. About 150 bat experts, carers,...
Back in February 2017, I went along to one of the most interesting and - given NGT's focus on restoration science and practice - most relevant conferences I have ever attended. The Restore, Regenerate, Revegetate (RRR) Conference in Armidale was a fantastic opportunity to rub shoulders...
Last month's announcement of the incredibly generous donation of Kurrawonga at Nelson by the Moore family has generated some wonderful positive feedback. Thanks to those of you that shared your happy memories of times spent over the years on the property with Bill and Kate Moore,...
The SA NRM Science Conference is the largest regular gathering of NRM scientists and practitioners from across South Australia and beyond. The biennial conference is an excellent opportunity to learn about the latest thinking in climate science, threatened species recovery, landscape restoration, water management and...
Ewens Ponds is a true underwater garden and one of the aquatic highlights of South East SA. This karst rising-spring system pushes incredibly clear water through a linked chain of three sinkholes, before joining Eight Mile Creek to terminate at the ocean about 2km south. The...
Today I am able to share some really wonderful news with you - noting that this type of thing doesn't come along very often! In an incredibly generous gesture in memory of their late parents, Bill and Kate, the Moore family have decided to donate 40 hectares (100 acres) of...
In the latest NGT staff news, I'm pleased to announce that Dr. Greg Kerr has just started with NGT (a couple of weeks ago) based in Dunkeld, Victoria, and will be working on projects across western Victoria. Greg has joined NGT following five years working as a...
In the previous blog of this series (Part 6), we finally uncovered how the Lang Brothers wanted their run named in 1848. As we explored in Part 4, Gideon Lang paid more attention to the language and activities of the Indigenous people he encountered than many...
