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Biodiversity and development are often seen at mutually exclusive terms, with one prevailing at the expense of the other. Can biodiversity be maintained within the bounds of urban development by prioritising conservation of important mature trees? How do we know … Continue reading →

By u6043246, Jarrod Ward What’s the Problem? Canberra’s ever expanding population, currently sitting around 420,000 and projected to expand to 703,000 by 2058, means we are constantly building new suburbs such as the Molonglo Valley development. This has the consequence … Continue reading →

As a part of my volunteer work experience I joined the Friends of Mount Majura (FoMM) volunteer team to assist with some essential conservation activities, one of which involving the removal of horehound (Marrubium vulgare), an invasive weed species that … Continue reading →

By u6051787 A Brief History Mt Majura is a towering feature of Canberra, with its scenic hikes, stunning views, and abundant biodiversity. It’s hard to miss as it stands 890 metres above sea level, making it Canberra’s highest peak. However, … Continue reading →

Introduction and Background written by Jiacheng Yong (u6248417) Due to various reasons, such as immigration, comfortable living environment, the population in Canberra has experienced a rapid increase. This trend drives local government to develop brand new residential areas vigorously to … Continue reading →

Written by: C. McGregor (u6079560) In July of 2019 I had the privilege of spending a week on Bare Sand Island (BSI), volunteering with AusTurtle, observing the nesting female and hatching juvenile Flatback Turtles (Natator depressus).  Background BSI is a … Continue reading →

By u5825765 In recent years, Canberra’s rapid population growth has driven the development of new residential areas en masse. Burgeoning suburbs, such as Throsby, allegedly hold the key to accommodating such future growth. However, to the contrary of its boasted … Continue reading →

The striped legless lizard (Delma impar) is a vulnerable species in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) under the Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (EPBC) Act. In the ACT, these lizards are usually found in the following areas: Gungahlin/Belconnen, Majura Valley, … Continue reading →

Since European settlement, over 99% of Natural Temperate Grassland in Australia has been destroyed or significantly altered, making it one of Australia’s most threatened ecosystems. Natural grasslands in the ACT provide essential habitat for a wide variety of invertebrates, reptiles, … Continue reading →