A review of the Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999
Wednesday, 04 November 2020
The social, environmental and business benefits of going beyond compliance A review of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act), its ineffectiveness and the social and consumer demands for going above and beyond the Australian Government’s key environmental legislation. The current 10 year review of the EPBC Act is in its final
- Published in Community, Consulting
Grey-headed Flying-fox – Back from the Brink
Monday, 03 June 2019
Grey-headed Flying-fox (Pteropus poliocephalus) 52 million years ago, our early mammal ancestors living on a hotter, drier planet, developed something remarkable…the power of flight! This group of mammals, the bats, have since diversified across the globe into over 1,200 species. Here in South East Queensland, they have evolved into a spectrum of sizes, shapes and
- Published in Back from the Brink, Education, Resources, Videos
Nature’s high rises – The importance of tree hollows and nest boxes
Friday, 07 April 2017
Trees support wildlife in a myriad of ways, providing valuable food, shelter and nesting opportunities. Mature trees are particularly important, and play a part in the survival of around 300 Australian reptiles, amphibians, birds, insects and mammals. Many of these depend entirely upon tree hollows for nesting and raising their young. Tree hollows form when
- Published in Consulting, Education
VIDEO: Seeking out wildlife on the Gold Coast
Tuesday, 04 October 2016
The variety of wildlife that live here with us on the Gold Coast will truly surprise you. All you need to know is where to look! Join Rochelle as she shares with you a delightful recent encounter with some native black swans and their two adorable young signets who are enjoying the waters of one
VIDEO: Splish splash – Attracting native birds to your garden
Wednesday, 21 September 2016
Bring in the birds! Natura’s resident bird expert Dr Rochelle Steven shares a simple way to attract more of our beautiful Australian native birds to your garden.
- Published in Community, Sustainable living, Videos
Wildlife of the Gold Coast
Wednesday, 18 February 2015
On Sunday 2nd November last year one of our team members attended a book launch for what looks to be an exciting new resource for anyone with an interest in our local wildlife – professionals and laymen alike! “Wildlife of the Gold Coast” is a great new book which has been produced by the Loders
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