One of the world’s most spoken about Conservation Biologists, Thomas Eugene Lovejoy III, died from a pancreatic neuroendocrine tumour on 25th December 2021 at the age of 80. Thomas was born on August 22, 1941, in Manhattan, New York and was a renowned expert on biodiversity, tropical forests, and climate change who devoted much of […]
Tallis Martin-Baker grew up in Redland City, outside Brisbane, and discovered her love for mangroves in her first year of university while studying marine science. In 2020 she completed her Honours on the socioeconomic factors that contribute to coastal wetland conservation and restoration. She now works as a research assistant for the University of Queensland. […]
Introduction Queensland’s national parks are a valuable resource, intrinsically giving space for other species with which we share the planet, benefiting the physical and mental health of visitors, providing opportunities for Traditional Owners to participate in stewardship and boosting the local economy by attracting tourists and supporting business. These benefits were recognised by the State […]
Hello – and an interesting development to start off the year. Should we place a financial value on nature – and assess the $ contribution it makes to our economy? Yes on both counts, according to a new initiative on the New York Stock Exchange, which has established a new class of publicly traded assets […]
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Hank Schinkel is a Ranger with the Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service based in Townsville. Hank has always had a passion for looking after the environment, so right out of school he set his sights on becoming a Ranger… Why did you decide to become a Ranger? I always appreciated being outdoors as a kid […]
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One of my favourite day trips as a child was to go to Tamborine Mountain. The magic of the rainforest walks and natural beauty of the area always captivated my imagination and made me feel like I was entering a secret place from a fantasy novel. In many ways, I still have that same feeling […]
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This iconic animal is endemic to Australia and is our largest micro-bat with a wingspan of 60 cm! That is to say, despite its size, it is not a mega-bat, and so is not a member of the Flying Fox group. It is the world’s 3rd largest micro-bat. Micro Bats have two different types of […]
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Venman Bushland National Park is one of the largest remaining areas of eucalypt forest in the coastal lowlands near Brisbane, making this an important habitat for koalas and other wildlife. The park is located on Mount Cotton on Biripi land and is just 15 minutes drive from either the popular Logan Hyperdome or Capalaba. Park […]
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What is Ecotourism? Ecotourism encompasses nature-based activities that increase visitor appreciation and understanding of natural and cultural values. They are experiences that are managed to ensure they are ecologically, economically and socially sustainable, contributing to the conservation of the natural areas and the well-being of local communities where they operate. NPAQ recognises that there is […]
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2020-21 continued to be a challenging year for activities with short, sharp lockdowns to minimize the spread of Covid-19 causing cancellation of some activities. The extended Bird Outing to Nanango was the largest activity to fall victim to Covid but was rescheduled for September, 2021.Notwithstanding the uncertainties and difficulties, activities went ahead where possible. In […]