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Bringing back the endangered bridled nail-tailed wallaby at Taunton National Park (Scientific) through effective predator control
Bringing back the endangered bridled nail-tailed wallaby at Taunton National Park (Scientific) through effective predator control
The study found that native species conservation in fox-free environments is possible without the need for predator-proof fences and the ongoing maintenance costs.
Totally Wild – S23 Ep. 152
Totally Wild Explore Mt Etna National Park and our 20 Million Tree project
In mid-2016 Totally Wild Tv paid Mt Etna Caves National Park a visit to learn more about our Ghost and Bentwings Bats and the project we were undertaking to sustain their survival.
Moura pig control
Moura pig control case study
Paranui, a 7,500 acre beef cattle and grain operation on the Dawson River between Moura and Theodore is suffering damage caused by feral pigs. Scott and Kelly Becker who lead the property along with Scott’s parents Norman and Desley say the damage to crops and profits is a significant issue for them as well as their neighbours.
Helping rare frogs case study
Helping rare frogs
Rare frogs in rainforests of central Queensland are caught in a conservation paradox - more information about the frogs in needed to decide how to conserve them, but their very scarcity means that information is hard to come by.
Additional funding leads to significant increase in hatching rates
Nest protection for vulnerable Fitzroy River Turtles
For over a decade, Fitzroy Basin Association Inc. (FBA) and Greening Australia have teamed together to protect iconic Fitzroy River Turtles from predation. However, by securing corporate partners to complement funding from the Australian Government’s National Landcare Programme, the two organisations have exponentially increased their nest protection efforts over the past two years.
Fitzroy Basin awareness campaign 2017
Tilapia - Stop the Spread
Tilapia (Oreochromis mossambicus) is an aggressive pest fish regarded as one of the greatest threats to Australia’s aquatic ecosystem. They are a highly successful invasive species due to a number of key characteristics: rapid reproduction with maternal care, adaptable food requirements and tolerance for a wide range of aquatic habitats. Tilapia have progressively established populations in waterways throughout the south-east and northern Queensland and Western Australia since the 1970s.
Marine Turtle tracks – what to do when you spot them
Marine Turtle tracks - what to do when you spot them
Do you go for a walk along the beach in the morning? Can you help us monitor turtles nesting on our region's beaches? Watch this video to learn how you can help.
Cane toad challenge community grants Greening Australia
Cane toad challenge
The CQ Cane Toad challenge is a challenge for landholders and community members in Gladstone, Rockhampton and Yeppoon to go out and collect adult canetoads and tadpoles so that native species can thrive. 50 people have signed up for the program so far! This Greening Australia project is one of six successful community grants applications and is supported by Fitzroy Basin Association Inc. through funding from the Australian Government's National Landcare Programme and supports the research of UQ's Institute for Molecular Bioscience.
Fitzroy River Turtle
Protecting Fitzroy River Turtle's Nests
Fitzroy Basin Association's (FBA) Cassandra Tracey and Greening Australia's Kymberly Robinson sharing the Fitzroy River Turtle story. Over 190 nests have been projected, more than double the previous year's result. This project is supported by Fitzroy Basin Assoication Inc through funding from the Australian Government's National Landcare Programme and the Santos GLNG project.
