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Monthly Archives: October 2016
A “zombie” relationship in tropical rainforest, West Kalimantan, Indonesia
A Story Some of the action horror films that used “zombie” theme had been recorded as “Box office” or popular categories. Maggie (2015), Shaun of the dead (2004), Dawn of the dead (2004), you listed. Do you think zombie really … Continue reading
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For country and conservation: Indigenous culture and biodiversity in jointly-managed National Parks
Recently I had the honour of accompanying Paul Brown, a Yuin man and NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service Ranger, for two days in Gulaga and Biamanga National Parks on the south-east coast of NSW. During this time, Paul and … Continue reading
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Farming: biodiversity’s biggest enemy, and its greatest ally
Global biodiversity is under siege faster today than at any time in Earth’s history. As we rush to expand our farms and feed 9 billion people by 2050, we’re pushing Earth’s planetary boundaries to dangerous levels well beyond their … Continue reading
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Welcome Back: the Bettongs of Mulligans Flat
If you venture towards the outskirts of north-eastern Canberra, near the suburb of Forde, you may come across a true hidden gem – Mulligans Flat Nature Reserve – and you may also catch a glimpse of one of its new … Continue reading
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The answer is not always black and white – thoughts after volunteering in Scottsdale Reserve
The weather was cooperative last Friday (7th of October) when Dr. David Freudenberger took me, Molly and Paul on a field adventure in Scottsdale Reserve in New South Wales. After a fifty-minute drive from Canberra, we arrived at this 1,328 … Continue reading
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Monitoring the Success of Direct Seeding @ Scottsdale Reserve with Greening Australia
The Broader Context Economic and increased international demand for livestock products are important drivers of land clearing in Australia (Australian Government, 2013). The change in land use have resulted in considerable alterations to the structure and composition of nature (Dorrough … Continue reading
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Volunteering with Conservation Volunteers Australia in Molonglo Valley
The Molonglo Valley is located about 7.5-15km west of the Canberra Centre, and was originally identified for future urban development area to accommodate approximately 55,000 new residents over the next 30 years in 2004 Canberra Spatial Plan. However, Molonglo Valley … Continue reading
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Can private landholders engage in wildlife conservation too?
When it comes to wildlife conservation in Australia, most traditional approaches are initiated and managed by government departments. Needless to say, they are supported by allocated public funding, determined by national budgeting plans. Such projects are and have continually proven … Continue reading
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Weeding in the Mount Painter Nature Reserve and Isaacs Ridge Nature Reserve
Introduction of the nature reserves The Mount Painter Nature Reserve is located in the landscape of central Canberra and neighbour to Black Mountain. It includes Mount Painter, a segment of lowland bush and the Wildflower Triange. In total, there are … Continue reading
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Biodiversity conservation combine with science and education activities
A new kind of biodiversity management used by the Mulligans Flat Woodland Sanctuary Today, I would like to introduce the Mulligans Flat Woodland Sanctuary to you (Picture 1). Picture 1: a scenery picture of the Mulligans Flat Woodland Sanctuary … Continue reading
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Biodiversity Conservation 