There’s an on-line survey as part of a research project on Eastern Grey Kangaroos in South East Queensland. If you’d like to be involved in this project, please complete the survey here. Through the survey, the researcher, Beth Brunton of University of the Sunshine Coast, is seeking to gather the wealth
of community information on kangaroo occurrence in our region as an
important part of the project. You can find more information on the project at www.usc.edu.au/kangaroo-research . The survey will be active until 30th June 2015.
Submission to the House of Representatives Standing Committee on the Environment
The House of Representatives Standing Committee on the Environment is currently undertaking an enquiry into the administration and transparency of the Register of Environmental Organisations and its effectiveness in supporting communities to take practical action to improve the environment. Richard Woodhead has prepared and forwarded a submission on behalf of MCCG.
Rowena Street Park Restoration Project – Residents Meeting 14th June
Location: Rowena Street Parkland
Type: Meeting
Organiser: Malcolm Frost
Contact:
A meeting for interested residents is planned for Sunday
June 14th at 2pm, by the park bench opposite the bamboo. For more
details of this important 4 year restoration project, read the
project description.
Rowena Street Park Restoration Project – Residents Meeting 14th June
A meeting for interested residents is planned for Sunday June 14th at 2pm, by the park bench opposite the bamboo. For more details of this important 4 year restoration project, read the project description on our web site.
Supporters of bushland restoration projects such as the Rowena Street Park Restoration can take a number of steps to support these projects, both by becoming volunteers to work on restoration activities, and by expressing support to the Brisbane City Council – see the project web page for some ideas to follow up.
Join the Search for Fire Ants
Although small, fire ants are one of the worst invasive species to hit Australia’s shores.
Biosecurity Queensland has been working hard to contain the area of infestation and to eliminate this pest, but they need our help. Join the fire ant hunt and check your yard or property before May31st. Let Biosecurity Queensland know that you have done this, whether or not you find anything suspicious.
For more information, see the website www.anthunt.daf.qld.gov.au where you can find information about priority areas to check, how to identify fire ants, and can also upload photos for analysis and follow-up by the experts.
You can also call the Department on 13 25 23, and find forms and further information for reporting fireants at www.daf.qld.gov.au/fireants
Rowena Street Park Restoration Project – Meeting for Interested Residents
Location: Rowena Street Park, by the park bench opposite the bamboo
Type: Project Meeting
Organiser: Malcolm Frost
Contact:
Talk on Fire Ants at the Cottage 19th March 2015 10am
Riki Fulton will talk about “Beyond The Edge” – a major campaign being run by the National Red Imported Fire Ant Eradication Program. Attendees will also be briefed on fire ants, their behaviour, what their nests look like, and their impacts, and will get to view live fire ants. This is an event will worth the attention of MCCG members.
Recent Sighting of an Vulnerable Species – Glossy Black Cockatoos
Two Glossy Black Cockatoos were sighted during a recent Land For Wildlife survey in Pacey Road, Upper Brookfield. Black Cockatoos are listed under Queensland legislation as vulnerable, so this is an important sighting for the Moggill Creek catchment.
Monthly Creek Monitoring – 30th Oct 15
Location: 12 sites along Gold Creek, Moggill Creek, Gap Creek, Mackay Brook
Type: Monthly Creek Monitoring
Organiser: Adrian Webb
Contact: 3374 1407 or 0412 672 283 Email: [email protected]
Monthly Creek Monitoring – 29th May 15
Location: 12 sites along Gold Creek, Moggill Creek, Gap Creek, Mackay Brook
Type: Monthly Creek Monitoring
Organiser: Adrian Webb
Contact: 3374 1407 or 0412 672 283 Email: [email protected]