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Ecosystems: A game-changer for Queensland developments

Thursday, 03 March 2016 by Natura Pacific
As planners, engineers, developers and consultants we are all involved in the constant balancing act of supporting human progress and development whilst still sustaining a healthy natural environment. Add to this the challenges of regular political upheavals and policy changes and you find you have quite a task on your hands! From a legislative point
  • Published in Consulting
Tagged under: development, ecosystem, ecosystem services, environment, environmental planning, IUCN, legislation, red list

Welcome to the New Age: how apps can help us to identify and conserve species

Thursday, 04 February 2016 by Natura Pacific
This story first appeared in Wildlife Australia Magazine, published by Wildlife Queensland, with all proceeds directed to wildlife conservation projects. There’s nothing quite as satisfying as discovering something that you have never seen before. For biologists this might involve the rediscovery of a previously-thought extinct species, for pharmacists it may be the discovery of a medical breakthrough,
  • Published in Consulting, Education
Tagged under: apps, apps and conservation, apps to identify species, technology and conservation

Waterways Field Guide Series 1: Water Bugs – A Fantastic New Resource for Teachers, Students and Scientists Alike!

Wednesday, 09 December 2015 by Natura Pacific
We at Natura have been working on an exciting new project recently for Gold Coast Waterwatch that we simply can’t wait to share with all and sundry! Haven’t heard of Waterwatch? Well, Gold Coast Waterwatch is a community service initiated and supported by the City of Gold Coast that engages with early learning centres, primary schools,
  • Published in Consulting, Education, Resources
Tagged under: catchments, environmental education, field guide, macro invertebrates, Natura education, outdoor education, teaching resource, teaching tool, water bugs, water quality, waterwatch

Recreation and events in National Parks: how do you assess suitability?

Wednesday, 25 November 2015 by Natura Pacific
When most people think about national parks, they’re probably thinking about public places, protected for their beauty, their biodiversity and their wilderness. In the southeast Queensland bioregion, 13% of the landmass is included in the national park estate. When you compare this to the statewide average of 5%, we’re punching above our weight. But then
  • Published in Consulting
Tagged under: assessment, events in national parks, fire management, ground truthing, recreation and national parks, track management, trails, weed seed spread

Ethical Enterprise Awards 2015

Thursday, 05 November 2015 by Natura Pacific
This week at Natura Pacific we received some fantastic news from the Ethical Enterprise Awards 2015, run by Melbourne-based Moral Fair Ground and Australian Ethical. We have been nominated as one of 11 finalists for the award and are invited to attend the Awards Dinner and Conference in Melbourne on 4th December!! Essentially this award aims
  • Published in Announcement, Consulting, Education, Media
Tagged under: Australian Ethical, Ethical Enterprise Awards, Natura pacific

Natura Pacific in Chile!

Tuesday, 22 September 2015 by Natura Pacific
Natura Pacific participated in the Exponor conference held in Antofagasta, Chile, on May 2015. Exponor is an international mining industry exposition and a conference held every two years that is focused on the presentation and exchange of information and expertise from companies in the industry. Companies ranged from material suppliers to waste management experts. Exponor brought together
  • Published in Consulting, Education, Sustainable living
Tagged under: environmental education, environmental impacts, Environmental Monitoring and Restoration tools, environmental planning, erosion control, Exponor, field guide, Natura pacific, regeneration, revegetation, technology and conservation

An Underwater Treasure: Seagrass Health and Abundance on the Gold Coast

Friday, 01 May 2015 by Natura Pacific
The Seagrass Health and Abundance Study was undertaken by Natura Pacific in 2012 to develop a Seagrass Monitoring Program for the Gold Coast. The aim of the project was to develop cost effective methods for monitoring seagrass habitats as well as improve the understanding of how these habitats functioned and what may be threatening their
  • Published in Consulting, Education, GroNative
Tagged under: coastal ecosystems, coastal field assessments, field guide, habitat, Seagrass Health and Abundance, seagrass mapping, seagrass monitoring, seagrass watch

Gold Coast Hidden Gem: The Guanaba Indigenous Protected Area

Friday, 13 March 2015 by Natura Pacific
As discussed in a previous article, one of our Natura team was lucky enough to attend a native seed collection workshop which was run by SEQ Catchments working in cooperation with Greening Australia. This workshop was held on-site at the Guanaba Indigenous Protected Area (GIPA) and was hosted by the Ngarang-Wal Gold Coast Aboriginal Association
  • Published in Community, Consulting, Education
Tagged under: Greening Australia, Guanaba Indigenous Protected Area, native seed collection, Ngarang-Wal Gold Coast Aboriginal Association Incorporation, SEQ Catchments

Searching for the Source: Native Seed Collection

Wednesday, 04 March 2015 by Natura Pacific
Recently one of our team had the opportunity to share in a day-long workshop on the art of native seed collection. This workshop was one of a series being provided to the community by SEQ Catchments working in cooperation with Greening Australia. A huge added benefit of the day was the opportunity to listen and
  • Published in Community, Consulting, Education, GroNative, Nature Play
Tagged under: Greening Australia, native flora, Paul Ryan, seed collection, SEQ Catchments, workshop

Clearing Native Plants in Qld: New Framework means ‘Proceed with Caution’

Tuesday, 24 February 2015 by Natura Pacific
The legislation governing the protection of Queensland’s native plants has been extensively reviewed with a view to coming up with a simplified and more effective means of addressing the impact of high risk activities as it relates to the conservation of our state’s native flora. The review aimed to comprehensively address those activities that pose
  • Published in Consulting, GroNative
Tagged under: Clearing flora, Flora Survey Trigger Map, native plants, Nature Conservation Act, queensland legislation, The Department of Environment and Heritage Protect
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