Assessing and Enhancing Fire-Effected Glider Habitat through Innovative Landcare-led Surveys and On-ground Action
Noosa & District Landcare Noosa and District Landcare were successful in obtaining a Landcare Led Bushfire Recovery Grant for a glider survey and restoration project. Historical records indicate the existence of several Greater Gliders in the fire zones and a...
The Great Cane Toad Bust
Watergum and Clarence Landcare Clarence Landcare in NSW and Watergum have come together to deliver the Great Cane Toad Bust with funds from a Landcare Led Bushfire Recovery Grant. Recent research has shown a boom in cane toad numbers and an accelerated geographical...
Strengthening resilience: planting natives and managing invasives
Mooloolah River Waterwatch and Landcare Mooloolah River Waterwatch and Landcare are planning to enhance the resilience of the Critically Endangered Lowland subtropical rainforest with over $44,000 of funding from the Landcare Led Bushfire Recovery Grants program....
Hollow Log Home Nest box replacement
Coolum and North Shore Coast Care Coolum and North Shore Coast Care (CaNSCC) is excited to report that 21 Hollow Log Home nesting boxes have been installed between Maroochy River and Stumers Creek in Conservation Reserves and Bushland Parks in addition to the existing...
“Numinbah – Holding Tight” Restoring the natural link between Springbrook and Lamington National Parks
Numinbah Valley Environmental Education Centre Parents and Citizens Association There are two significant World Heritage Areas behind the Gold Coast - one of which was impacted directly from wildfires in 2019. Almost $70,000 in funding from the Landcare Led Bushfire...
Kilcoy Landcare Festivals
Brisbane Valley - Kilcoy Landcare Landcare festivals will be held in two small communities in the Somerset region that were significantly affected by bushfire. Brisbane Valley – Kilcoy Landcare has arranged a program of speakers, information, music and food as part of...
Recovery Action Critical for Scenic Rim Wildlife Corridors
Wildlife Preservation Society of Queensland - Scenic Rim Many threatened species stand to benefit from the work of the Scenic Rim branch of the Wildlife Preservation Society of Queensland (WPSQ) who have been establishing corridors between existing habitat refuges...
Reviving cultural burning and ancient relationships in the Lockyer Valley
Wirrinyah Pty Ltd The 2019 bushfires devastated a number of properties in the Lockyer Valley region. The extent of the damage was significantly influenced by the high fuel load on the properties, often as a result of incorrect and neglectful land management...
Riparian Restoration Headwaters in Back Creek
Beechmont District Landcare Association Fire danger and rapid urban development compromise the very few remaining fragments of pre-pioneer ecosystems on the Beechmont Plateau, one of which was severely impacted by the 2019 fire. Beechmont District Landcare...
On the path to resilience – restoring rainforest and bringing back the Southern Pink Underwing Moth
Barung Landcare Association With over 75% of rainforest and vine forests in the Sunshine Coast region found on private land, landholders play a vital role in the recovery and survival of many species in this region. Barung Landcare was successful in securing a grant...
Enhancing bushfire recovery and resilience through collaborative, community engagement in the principles and practices of indigenous cultural burning.
Boonah and District Landcare Boonah and District Landcare is looking forward to working with Firesticks Alliance on a project that hopes to bring a cross-section of the community together for a common purpose as part of The $14M Landcare Led Bushfire Recovery project...
Establishing an AI Enabled Drone Monitoring Network for Wildlife
QUT, Noosa and District Landcare and Watergum QUT (Queensland University of Technology) with Noosa and District Landcare and Watergum received $320,000 to begin an amazing new Koala Drone Monitoring Programme as part of The #14M Landcare Led Bushfire Recovery project...
QWaLC secures new Insurance Coverage for member groups
QWaLC has finalised ongoing insurance coverage for all QWaLC member groups (until 31st March 2023). Due to the continuing volatile and hardening insurance market it took a little longer this year to ensure that the coverage available was suitable across our diverse...
Not for Profit Insurance week 4th 8th April
This year, Aon and Our Community are excited to bring to you five free webinars where you can have your questions answered. See below for information on the full program. Learn more about Not-for-Profit Insurance Week here These are 5 webinars you can attend...
Qld Govt Community Climate Action Grants
Round 6 – Community Climate Action Applications are now open for Round 6—Community Climate Action of the Community Sustainability Action grants program. Funding will be provided to eligible recipients for community-led projects that encourage greater participation and...