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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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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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Weed Warfare: The ongoing battle to fight against invasive plants in Australia

The assault on the invaders Scenic, picturesque beaches are a common sight in Western Australia, and I was lucky enough to be involved in some conservation work along the beautiful coast of Sorrento during the mid-semester break when I returned … Continue reading

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Unintentional Victims of the Predator Proof Fence

Mulligans Flat and the Turtle Patrol The Mulligans Flat Nature Reserve (Fig. 1), integrated into the greater Mulligans Flat – Goorooyarroo area can be found on the northern outskirts of Canberra. This area represents a critically endangered ecosystem of grassy … Continue reading

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Are Nature Reserves effective to Conserve Biodiversity in China?

Since the first nature reserves was established in 1956, there have been 2588 different of protected areas in the end of 2010 (Liu, et al., 2011). It is an unquestionable “number” that China has put lots of efforts on conserving natural environment … Continue reading

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