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Category: Threatened Ecological Communities
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Taking action for Threatened Species
by David Carr, Principal Ecologist, Stringybark Ecological On this Threatened Species Day, it’s time we got serious about what we are doing to stop Australia’s unique plants and animals from sliding to extinction. Whether it is well-known species like the koala or a less charismatic one, there are actions we can all take to protect…
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Stringybark project wins major environmental award
Moree Plains Shire Council was the outright winner of the NSW Roadside Environmental Management Award at the 2016 LGNSW Excellence in the Environment Awards presented yesterday. The Award was sponsored by the NSW Roadside Environment Committee. Congratulations also to Lachlan Shire Council and Ballina Shire Council which each received Highly Commended Awards. Stringybark Ecological developed…
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Semi-evergreen Vine Thicket in northern NSW
Northern NSW is home to a unique ecological community: Semi-evergreen Vine Thicket (or SEVT). A type of dry rainforest, this community includes a rich diversity of plants and animals. SEVT is often dominated by Notelaea microcarpa (Native Olive) and Geijera parviflora (Wilga) and usually has a low tree layer, a dense tall shrub layer and a dense ground…