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Author Archives: Biodiversity Conservation Blog
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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Insight into the repercussions of past environmental irresponsibilities
Jake Bradley Dates of Conservation Volunteering Australia 6/10/16 – Scottsdale tree planting 10/10/16 – Tidbinbilla Weed Removal After prolonged agricultural in rural settings post-European settlement, reverting a landscape back to its ‘original’ function is problematic. The ‘best practise’ and ‘method’ … Continue reading
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The invasion of Cogon Grass (Imperata cylindrica) in deforestation areas within Indonesia
The deforestation rate in Indonesia is the highest in the world, even “exceeded” Brazil. Deforestation in Indonesia provides suitable conditions for invasion of cogon grass, a fast growing weed species. Cogon grass is a perennial grass species that can adapt … Continue reading
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And Thanks For All the Fish
Lake Macquarie has a rich history of development and industry which has enabled the growth of a vibrant community. As it developed the Lake Macquarie catchment became synonyms with thriving agricultural, fishery and mining industries which surrounded the beautifully pristine … Continue reading
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Biodiversity is a place; Bhutan.
Do you know there is a country which promises to maintain 60 percent of its land covered by forest for all times? Do you know this country is smaller than US by 210 times but the number of bird species … Continue reading
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Scottsdale Reserve: A world of pure conservation
75km south of Canberra off the Monaro Highway sits Scottsdale Reserve, a haven of biodiversity conservation and scientific experimentation. Scottsdale Reserve is home to a diverse range of species, with 142 animal species and 217 plant species present within two … Continue reading
Planting New Life? A Critical Perspective on the Reforestation of Eucalypt Species in Australia
After a first failed volunteering attempt, I managed to hop onto Tim Harvey’s four wheel truck to join the volunteers of the Conservation Volunteers Australia. Scottsdale reserve, at about 45 km from Australia’s capital, spreads over more than 1500 hectares … Continue reading
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