
Home is Where the Hollow is
Tree hollows and fallen logs provide important homes for Australian wildlife, but they’re disappearing at an alarming rate. Trees are essential for native wildlife to find food, shelter and places to roost and nest. Hollow-bearing tees are especially important because many species use these hollows daily and seasonally to nest and raise their young.
In New South Wales,
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Big Questions, Rich Insights: Highlights from Murrumbateman Landcare’s July Q&A Session
Murrumbateman Landcare Group’s recent July Q&A session drew a large and engaged audience – including a strong contingent from the Bowning Bookham Landcare group. With questions submitted ahead of time and a great panel of local experts – Jacqui Stol, Sue McIntyre, and Dave Jarrett (Weeds Officer with Yass Valley Council) – the event sparked a lively and
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See How They Grow!
Each year, numerous landholders embark on a journey to revegetate their local landscapes with 'climate-ready' tubestock, grown from carefully sourced seeds by dedicated volunteers at the YAN Landcare nurseries.
Recently, I had the pleasure of visiting two different landholders to
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Reliable Water for a Greener Yass: Yass Landcare Nursery Gets Town Water Access
We’re thrilled to share some wonderful news for the Yass Landcare Nursery and the broader Yass community. After many years relying solely on limited tank water, the Yass Landcare Nursery has now been granted access to town water, with water bills waived, thanks to the recent support of Yass Valley Council.
This change marks a huge step
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