It’s no secret that feral animals are a massive problem around the Central Tablelands. From the predation and competition of native animals, erosion and the spead of disease, these species have had large impacts on the ecosystem since their introduction. So what can you do to help limit the impacts of these species? 1. Read […]
(Picture Credit: Napolean Reef 2795 Facebook) I had the pleasure of meeting the team from Napolean Reef Landcare for a information session and walk through of ecological burns they have been holding in the area since 2019. The Hillview Estate Ecological Burn Plan, has been adopted and supported by the Bathurst Council since early 2018. […]
The Central Tablelands has a complex system of waterways that act like veins transporting hydration and nutrients through our ecosystems. Here are some helpful resources to learn more about how to improve waterways in the area: Take Me to the River Podcast Episode: Reviving Rivers: Water bugs, water quality, platypus and natives with Jed Pearson […]
As many of you would know, the Central Tablelands is home koalas. To the south of Bathurst and east of Blayney, there is a large area of regional significance for koala populations (the purple area below). Koalas are keystone species. They help to maintain forest stuctures in Eucalypt dominant ecosystems, and help to control buildup […]
In light of the regular intense fires happening around the world, here are some local resources to learn more about fire and how to manage it on your property. Landcare Landscaping for Bushfires Could biodiversity loss have increased Australia’s bushfire threat? As stated in the video above, some species are important in reducing the amount […]