…some areas so they can be extremely hard to see. That’s where scat surveys come in. Scat surveys are a great way to discover what different species have been up to when no-one was around to observe them. They are particularly effective for finding animals that are only in low densities after the fires. This project involves carrying out koala scat surveys across a range of different burn intensities and habitats, to find out where koalas survived….
…be sent a Zoom link. Please note there is a limit of 100 tickets for this webinar Jessie Malpass Communications Officer, Science for Wildlife Mob 0421 816 705 www.scienceforwildlife.org www.facebook.com/ScienceForWildlife www.facebook.com/koalaspotters/…
…rograms. Thank you to all who participated in the survey, focus groups and online discussion which comprised Stages One & Two. Your feedback and suggestions have been incorporated into the draft Plan. PUBLIC EXIHIBITION The public exhibition period will be your final opportunity to contribute to the Plan. Notification of the exhibition period will be provided in the Blue Mountains Gazette and on Blue Mountains Have Your Say under Community Conserv…
…al provenance. However, “local” has often been defined and applied without scientific evidence. For example, it has been common to apply distance based rules such as a 5km radius from the site, but there is no scientific evidence to support such a rule. Broadhurst (2015) says Australian studies such as Hancock et al (2013, 2014) have found little or no evidence of local superiority germination and initial growth and Pickup (2012) found local popul…
…ochure aims to make this information readily accessible to everyone in the community. It is hoped people will be prompted to think about local waterway health and what they can do to help. The report card shows each sample waterway in the Blue Mountains, the catchment within which it flows, and its state of ecological health (rated Excellent, Good, Fair or Poor). In the 2016 report, 53% of tested waterways are in good condition or better. Our city…
…about restoring and protecting the natural environment by attending this bushcare information sharing session at the Blue Mountains Cultural Centre. Local bushcare, conservation and environmental groups will discuss their recent initiatives and provide information about how you can be involved. Our Eco Cinema will screen short documentaries from 10am – 2pm. RSVP appreciated at reception or 4780 5410….
…The Blue Mountains Cultural Centre will host Bushcare Conversations, a free community environment market, eco cinema and a series of discussions on Saturday 7th September 2018 from 10am to 2pm. The event will take place in conjunction with Threatened Species Day events held across NSW. This will be an opportunity to learn from local environment and bush care groups about conservation efforts in the region. Time and scheduled to be confirmed…
…observations through the links at the top of the page. You can also download our Run Your Own Count kit and organise to count with a group. If you have any questions or comments about the count, please email us at wildpollinatorcount@gmail.com….
…ky Facts On Eucalyptus Opportunity knocks – A Joint Cross Team Effort! Saving The Bush: Historic Weed Management In Australia What’s On Seasonal Calendar Download the Gecko here; https://www.bmcc.nsw.gov.au/documents/gecko-newsletter-spring-2020 https://www.bmcc.nsw.gov.au/sites/default/files/docs/EPS-0720-%20Gecko%20Spring_FA03.pdf…
…to Elisha or myself to prepare the panel beforehand – or you can ask those questions on the day. Additionally, you can email us any comments you may have and we will add them to our collective submission, should you be unavailable to attend. What concerns you about the reforms – what can you tell us about it? Are there any other forums about the changes in legislation that you know about? Any input will make our submission that much better and hop…
