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Turning restoration planning into on-ground action at Glenshera Swamp, Stipiturus CP

Posted at 23 Apr 2017 at 10:41h in Fleurieu Peninsula Swamps, Glenshera Swamp restoration, News, Wetland Restoration by Mark Bachmann

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It is just over 12 months since we completed the restoration feasibility assessment for Glenshera Swamp in Stipiturus Conservation Park, and I am pleased to report that the planning has now been turned into the first stages of on-ground action! Thanks in particular to the Fleurieu Swamps...

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Orange-bellied Parrots are calling for Volunteers

Posted at 23 Apr 2017 at 10:41h in News, OBP Recovery, Volunteer by Nicole Mojonnier

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NGT is helping to coordinate the Orange-bellied Parrot winter counts within Victoria's south-west region again this year, with Nicole Mojonnier taking on the coordination role as part of her internship with Nature Glenelg Trust. NGT's previous coordinator Lauren Kivisalu is currently on maternity leave. Recovery and management plans for...

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Summing up the final round of Tookayerta Catchment consultation

Posted at 23 Apr 2017 at 10:40h in Fleurieu Peninsula Swamps, News by Mark Bachmann

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Thanks to everyone who came along just before Easter to our final round of workshops with the community in Mount Compass (on Wednesday evening 12/4) and technical experts in Mount Barker (Thursday 13/4) for the Tookayerta Catchment (wetland restoration feasibility) Assessment project. Despite a much smaller...

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The restoration of Mt Burr Swamp – Six month update

Posted at 23 Apr 2017 at 10:37h in Mount Burr Swamp Habitat Restoration Reserve, News by Mark Bachmann

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For the first time since it was drained decades ago, Mt Burr Swamp will hold water through the autumn months until the coming winter - which is absolutely fantastic news. While obviously the wet spring last year provided us with the welcome rainfall we needed...

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Growling Grass Frog report and radio interview now available to download!

Posted at 23 Apr 2017 at 10:36h in Media, Mount Burr Swamp Habitat Restoration Reserve, News by Mark Bachmann

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A few weeks ago, I was invited in to the ABC South East studio for a chat with Selina Green about the latest news from Mt Burr Swamp - so we spent a while discussing the results of the February 2017 Growling Grass Frog survey. You...

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Students learn about waterbugs at Mt Burr Swamp

Posted at 23 Apr 2017 at 10:35h in ForestrySA Schools Program, Mount Burr Swamp Habitat Restoration Reserve, News by Rose Thompson

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An enthusiastic Year 3/4 class from Newbery Park Primary School, Millicent, recently ventured out to Mt Burr Swamp to learn about aquatic macroinvertebrates - also known as waterbugs! It was the students’ first visit to the property and they gathered in the shearing shed to learn...

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Mt Gambier Young Carers enjoy a day out fishing at Port MacDonnell

Posted at 23 Apr 2017 at 10:34h in Fish conservation, Media, News by Lauren Brown

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[audio mp3="http://natureglenelg.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/YOUNG-CARERS-FINAL.mp3"][/audio] Last November, Jess Bourchier and Ruan Gannon had the please of hosting a 'Fishing for the Future' Clinic with 21 Young Carers from Mt Gambier, aged between 8 and 16. This clinic was one of 10 to be undertaken so far, as part of...

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All the latest NGT staff news

Posted at 23 Apr 2017 at 10:34h in News by Mark Bachmann

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It has been a busy time over recent months at NGT, with our team undergoing a few minor changes - so it is time for an update! In terms of recent departures, Dr Adam Miller is now lecturing full-time in an academic role at Deakin University...

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Photo of the week – Australian Hobby at Mt Burr Swamp

Posted at 23 Apr 2017 at 10:33h in Mount Burr Swamp Habitat Restoration Reserve, News, Photo of the Month by Mark Bachmann

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NGT's Bryan Haywood reported that after a few days out in the sunshine at Mt Burr Swamp to install the fence wires earlier in the month, the birdlife was out and about. While regulars such as black swans are still nesting, new birds observed include whistling...

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Let’s get together again in April to talk about the Tookayerta Catchment

Posted at 15 Mar 2017 at 12:15h in Fleurieu Peninsula Swamps, News by Mark Bachmann

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If you haven't taken up the opportunity to share your knowledge of the swamps of the Tookayerta Catchment with us yet, then now is your chance! In April, we'll be sharing what we've learned so far and giving you another chance to have a say before we...

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