Monitoring underway adjacent to Moulting Lagoon
After our previous update back in May, NGT’s work on the east coast of Tassie continues...
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Mainland Forgotten Fauna Part 14: A fresh reminder of Eastern Quoll abundance in south-west Victoria in the 1800s
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...
Discovering the last sheoak of Walker Swamp
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...
Mt Vandyke fundraiser – a final update before June 30…
It has been 4 weeks since we launched the new NGT fundraiser for Mt Vandyke, and together we're making some good progress...
Interesting times for small mammal trials on the mainland… and where does Mount Vandyke fit in?
Posted at 24 Jun 2021 at 12:01h
in News, Mount Vandyke Restoration Reserve, Threatened mainland fauna
by Mark Bachmann
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 -...
Geegeela Biodiversity survey results and webinar
Posted at 24 Jun 2021 at 12:00h
in News, Eaglehawk Waterhole Habitat Restoration Reserve
by Bryan Haywood
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...
Goolwa pipis – New video showcases this iconic species
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...
Introducing Tom, tackling environmental weeds in Cobboboonee National Park
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...
News from Aldinga Washpool: logger installed and Drew Kilner, Cultural Liaison Officer, joins NGT
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...
Minor ‘surgery’ to restore another wetland on the Wannon River floodplain!
Posted at 24 Jun 2021 at 11:58h
in News, Brady Swamp Restoration Trial, Wannon River
by Lachlan Farrington
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...