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Breaking Bread
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The Gist of GIS
If you have not heard of GIS, chances are a primary school student can explain what it is. Standing for Geographic Information Systems, it is enabled by the fact that most places in the world have a location reference. PlantingSeeds is using GIS to map out threatened pollinators and the plants they need. And many […]
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New study points to popular garden features helping wildlife
You may have installed a bird bath in your garden to attract birds. There may be a few wildlife boxes in neighbourhood trees nearby. And you may be wondering if they are effective in supporting biodiversity? Well, rest assured. A WA study, just published in the ‘Urban Ecosystems’ journal, shows that local nature is very […]
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Turf Wars: Where is the grass greener?
Turf wars are currently being played out on sporting fields, schools and in residential landscaping. The focus is pitching real grass against the artificial variety with many opponents very concerned about the health and environmental impacts of synthetic grasses. Advocates argue that less maintenance and weather readiness make artificial turf attractive. In March 2024, the […]
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PlantingSeeds at the Nature Positive Cities Symposium
PlantingSeeds’ Dr Judy Friedlander presented at the recent EIANZ 2024 Nature Positive Cities Symposium in Sydney. She joined governmental, academic and business leaders to discuss how urban areas can rise to the challenge of supporting biodiversity. The conference at Sydney’s Sheraton Grand was focused on cities with key stats coming into play: As a precursor […]
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The spectacled flying fox
The spectacled flying fox In the north-eastern regions of Queensland, from the lush mountains of Tully to the sandy beaches at the tip of Cape York and islands in Torres Strait, is an unsung guardian of biodiversity—the spectacled flying fox. This remarkable species, also known as the spectacled fruit bat, has a crucial ecological role […]
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Banking on banksias – glory to gums
Australia features an estimated one million – give or take a few – different native species: mammals, frogs, invertebrates, reptiles and flowering plants, of which 80% are unique to our country. We spotlight two of our most iconic genus – banksias and eucalypts – to illustrate how they offer vital food and homes to unique species - in this case, three […]