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A month to go! Latest news on the Walker Swamp land addition fundraiser

Posted at 29 May 2023 at 22:12h in News, Walker Swamp 2023 Fundraiser, Walker Swamp Restoration Reserve by Mark Bachmann

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Time is flying by, and it has now been four weeks since we shared the exciting news about the potential to expand NGT's Walker Swamp Restoration Reserve. But before we get to the numbers, let's pause for a moment to take in the view!The image...

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It’s official… we’ve expanded NGT’s Mt Burr Swamp Restoration Reserve!

Posted at 29 May 2023 at 22:07h in News, Mount Burr Swamp Habitat Restoration Reserve, Regional Recharge Farms by Mark Bachmann

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If you cast your mind way back to 2016, NGT launched our first major public land purchase fundraiser, as we worked together with our partners and supporters to create the Mt Burr Swamp Restoration Reserve in the Limestone Coast region of South Australia. The original...

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NGT’s Wetland Restoration Program on private land is back!

Posted at 29 May 2023 at 21:49h in News, Wetland Restoration on Private Land by Mark Bachmann

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Are you a private landholder interested in helping to rehydrate the Australian landscape? If so, and you have a drained, privately owned wetland that might benefit from reinstatement of its natural water level – then please read on… Nature Glenelg Trust’s Wetland Restoration Program on...

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Reflecting on 11 years of NGT’s work to restore wetlands

Posted at 29 May 2023 at 21:47h in News, Wetland Restoration on Private Land by Mark Bachmann

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As you may have read in this article, NGT is kicking-off an exciting new phase of wetland restoration action where we will be able to continue our work with farmers, foresters, Traditional Owners and any other landholders across the rural landscape who now find themselves...

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After 40 years, Murray Crayfish have returned to South Australia!

Posted at 29 May 2023 at 15:12h in News, Murray crayfish by Sylvia Zukowski

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For the first time in 40 years, Murray Crayfish have been released into SA waters! The Murray Crayfish is the second largest freshwater crayfish in the world and can weigh up to 2 kilograms, but has been lost from the southern extent of the Murray...

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Another leap forward for the South West Eastern Quoll Hub, with the completion of the Mt Sturgeon safe haven fence

Posted at 29 May 2023 at 15:12h in News, Mount Vandyke Restoration Reserve, Threatened mainland fauna by Mark Bachmann

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Members of the South West Eastern Quoll Hub gathered at Mt Sturgeon Station. Photo: Mark Bachmann On Tuesday 23rd May 2023, members of the South West Eastern Quoll Hub got together for another catch-up, this time at the Dunkeld Pastoral Co.'s Mt Sturgeon Station property, near...

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Tasmanian Field Day review: showcasing wetland and saltmarsh restoration at The Grange and Long Point

Posted at 29 May 2023 at 15:11h in News, Long Point, Wetland Restoration by Bec Sheldon

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On a perfect, sunny autumn day Tasmania's east coast on Thursday 11th May 2023, NGT, in partnership with NRM South and the Tasmanian Land Conservancy (TLC), hosted a field day at Long Point and The Grange properties, which border the Moulting Lagoon Ramsar site. The...

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The Rowan Swamp Restoration Trial features in the 2023 Wetlands Australia e-magazine

Posted at 29 May 2023 at 15:11h in News, Rowan Swamp Restoration Trial by Mark Bachmann

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The vegetation response in a restored Rowan Swamp. Photo: Mark Bachmann The last few months has been a bit hectic, so we hadn't yet managed to share a story from the 2023 edition of Wetlands Australia e-Magazine, published by the Australian Government, Department of Climate Change,...

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Good food, wonderful people and sharing great results! Recapping the Fleurieu Swamps Field Day in SA

Posted at 29 May 2023 at 15:10h in News, Fleurieu Peninsula Swamps, Glenshera Swamp restoration, Square Waterhole Swamp by Tessa Roberts

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Mark Bachmann presenting to the gathering at Mount Compass. Photo: Tessa Roberts On Saturday the 20th of May, we gathered with a group of swamp people...

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Looking for short term work in Mt Gambier this winter? We are hiring casual field crew!

Posted at 29 May 2023 at 15:10h in News by Melissa Herpich

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These positions are based out of our Mt Gambier (SA) office, and provide additional capacity to our existing field crew team. We are looking for 1-2 people to work over our busy winter field work season.The field crew undertake a range of on-ground works tasks...

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