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CEO urges steps for water, wetland wildlife conservation

A few days after the dawn of the new year, I found myself on the move earlier than usual. It is not usually until the second week we hit the ground running. After all, who would fly to Singapore just for an art exhibition? But I took it on because, given the pandemic, its theme seemed timely and powerful. Despite a brief downpour, it was a rewarding experience. Made of earthy materials, some pieces evoked a refreshing sense of self-renewal.

Consequences of non—native fir tree plantations, which are completely decimating native flora. so, the key thing is to have science—based decisions on the right tree in the right place for the right outcome. and that is entirely achievable, but its secondary to protecting what you already have. were speaking as world governments approach this cop26 meeting in glasgow, where they are supposed to gather and deliver new commitments to ensure that the planet doesnt warm more than 1.5 degrees cel...

The extraordinarily damaging consequences of non—native fir tree plantations, which are completely decimating native flora. so, the key thing is to have science—based decisions on the right tree in the right place for the right outcome. and that is entirely achievable, but its secondary to protecting what you already have. were speaking as world governments approach this cop26 meeting in glasgow, where they are supposed to gather and deliver new commitments to ensure that the planet doesnt w...

What was the ecosystem before mans exploitative greed ruined it? so, i think this is on a case—by—case basis. in some cases, non—native trees will be justified, if not essential, if the climate is going to change to such a point that native trees simply wont survive. in other cases, non—native trees can be hugely damaging. there are many parts of the world where theres been mass plantation of eucalypts, and theyve caused enormous damage to soil health, to ecosystem. in tanzania again, i ...

Before mans exploitative greed ruined it? so, i think this is on a case—by—case basis. in some cases, non—native trees will be justified, if not essential, if the climate is going to change to such a point that native trees simply wont survive. in other cases, non—native trees can be hugely damaging. there are many parts of the world where theres been mass plantation of eucalypts, and theyve caused enormous damage to soil health, to ecosystem. in tanzania again, i saw the extraordinarily...

Darrel Morrison, the elder statesman of the ecological landscaping movement, offers some advice for gardening in a changing world.

Premium Content Subscriber only More than $2.5 million in funding has been allocated to Northern Rivers organisations by the Crown Reserves Improvement Fund. The funding, announced by the NSW Government, will offer support for local parks and reserves, showgrounds, caravan parks, state parks, commons, weed and pest control, bushfire prevention, tracks and trails maintenance plus other projects.   The full list of local organisations managing crown land who received funding in this round we...