The Long-nosed Bandicoot (Perameles nasuta) isn’t classified as a threatened species, but I fear it’s only a matter of time before they suffer the same fate as so many other similar sized mammals. Foxes and cats, both of which are known to prey on bandicoots, are so numerous and ubiquitous across our landscapes that our […]
Documenting natural history sightings is important and thanks to numerous citizen science platforms, these days it’s easier than ever. If you take photos of plants, animals and fungi, make videos of nocturnal animals, or record frog calls, there’s an app for you. One of the more popular and user-friendly sites for recording images and audio […]
This Long-leaved Box (Eucalyptus goniocalyx), or Bundy, in Burnside Lane, Marraweeny (near Strathbogie), may not be quite as old as the son of Enoch, the father of Lamech and the grandfather of Noah -969 yo, according to the Book of Genesis (and Wikipedia), but of the trees deserving the title, this one is certainly up […]
Acknowledgment of Country Save Our Strathbogie Forest acknowledges the Traditional Owners of this land. We respect the rich culture and intrinsic connection Traditional Owners have to the land. We pay our respects to Elders, past, present and emerging and recognize … Continue reading →
It is beyond question that the Strathbogie Forest and the broader ranges have been an existential (material and spiritual) part of indigenous human culture for several tens-of thousands of years. Dispossession and alienation of the landscape inflicted on Traditional Owners, … Continue reading →
Just like the long car trips of our youth, when the answer always seemed to be ‘not far now – just a little further’, that’s often how it’s felt during the last eight years of advocating for better management of … Continue reading →
This story was initially produced as a photobook for personal use, to document the journey and enormous community effort that went into gaining protection for the Strathbogie Forest. But now that it’s done (the book), it seems a shame not … Continue reading →