News

Pygmy Possums quickly took up residence in the nest boxes we erected in restored habitat at our Monjebup North reserve in southwest WA. What we didn't expect were the large colonies of social spiders ...
Near my house, in Melbourne’s west is one of the city’s incredible aquatic arteries – the mighty Maribyrnong River, Wurundjeri Country. Here, I’ve had the pleasure of walking along the river habitat ...
Our favourite spiny monotremes are constantly disturbing and moving soil around as they search for their next meal of tasty ants. After fire, this activity is hugely beneficial to soil health and seed ...
Its long nose is reminiscent of a bandicoot, and its large ears recall those of an adult quoll. But its defining feature is the red around the base of its tail. The tail, which can be longer than its ...
In ‘ Nature’s clock ’, we learn about lesser-known Tasmanian species and of two native nursery owners who are striving to repopulate the plants before they're wiped out. The story reminds me that we ...
Connecting with the conservation dog community Luckily for Paul, he’ll be able to learn more about detection techniques and glean other pearls of wisdom at the upcoming Australian Conservation Dog ...
At first sight, the dry landscape of the Tasmanian Midlands seems an unlikely contender for the title of ‘National Biodiversity Hotspot’. There are only 15 of these hotspots in Australia; areas with ...
In late July, I was lucky enough to travel to Karajarri country in the south-west Kimberley region of Western Australia where our newest Aboriginal partnership is based. At over 3 million hectares, it ...
Brett Howland Ecologist – South West NSW Right up in the northern corner of Scottsdale Reserve, up near the Murrumbidgee River, there's a rocky outcrop that retains much of its pre-European beauty, ...
In October, Bush Heritage field staff undertake annual ecological surveys across the country. As the weather warms up and flora comes to life, so do many diverse species of fauna. Reptiles are at ...
Live from Scottsdale Reserve in south-east NSW. Bush Heritage's Phil Palmer and Kim Jarvis, are working alongside our wonderful volunteers on a mammoth revegetation project to restore ecosystems and ...
The Wurreka Galkangu partnership is a deep commitment to right-way land management that creates space for culturally led land management practices and Western science to meet. It ensures Djaara (Dja ...