General constructions of railways, roads and other types of traffic lines cannot avoid several deleterious effects to the environment by partitioning the landscape, which are disconnection, pollution, even damage of the natural ecosystems (T & E, 1998; T, 1999). Constructed … Continue reading
An overview of Canberra’s bird diversity The “Bush Capital” is surrounded by grasslands, woodlands and wetlands that provide breeding and foraging habitats for many animal species. (Environment and Planning Directorate, 2014). However, these landscapes are under threat. Population growth and … Continue reading
Today, let me introduce you to this apple farmer, Akinori Kimura. (Ozaki, 2007) His apples are known as “Miracle” apples He is an apple farmer in Aomori prefecture, Japan. Several years ago, He was in the spotlight and his … Continue reading
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The reintroduction of Wolves (Canis lupus) into Yellowstone National Park is regarded as one of the great ecological success stories in modern history: a risky experiment that not only saw the recovery of various native species but a process that … Continue reading
Situated along the northern urban outskirts of Canberra is a considerably large time capsule presently in its early stages of development: the Mulligans Flat and Goorooyaroo Woodland Sanctuary Reserve. Prior to the establishment of the Sanctuary in 1994, the land had undergone … Continue reading
[NB: due to temporary camera issues photos are not yet available. Once the technical difficulties have been resolved, this post will be updated to include them.] [Source: Google Maps September 28, 2016). Biodiversity Conservation requires a whole range of considerations: … Continue reading
A fuzzy face popped up on my Facebook feed: possum volunteers wanted! I was sold, and started volunteering the very next week. From February onwards I have been helping to care for the brushtail possums that are the focus of Sarah … Continue reading
In the mid semester break just past I got to experience my dream job with ACT Parks and Conservation. I was lucky enough to be granted a spot with the department at their Murrumbidgee River Corridor Depot located in the … Continue reading
In the recent break I spent several days (8th, 12th and 13th Sept) volunteering at the Seed Bank in the Australian National Botanic Gardens (ANBG). The main function of the Seed Bank is storing seeds for conservation, undertaking native seed … Continue reading
Besides both species missing the usual body parts, Striped Legless Lizards (Delma impar) and Grassland Earless Dragons (Tympanocryptis pinguicolla) have a few things in common. For example, both species live out their lives in the ACT’s dwindling areas of … Continue reading
Biodiversity Conservation 