To all of our amazing volunteers, we couldn’t do it without you ! Here at Gympie & District Landcare Group we simply couldn’t deliver the volume, quality or prices that we do without our incredible volunteers! With volunteers working across our propagation, retail, maintenance and admin areas, we have a job suitable for everyone! […]
Keep An Eye Out For This Invasive Weed – Water Lettuce
Water Lettuce is a free-floating aquatic weed that forms in dense mats covering water. This weed is especially harmful to our ecosystem and waterways as it can restrict water flow, increase water loss through evapotranspiration and can suffocate other plants by restricting light and oxygen. This weed also creates the ideal environment for mosquito breeding […]
New Reef Protection Regulations for Cropping and Horticulture Activities
The Queensland Government’s Reef Protection Regulations began on 1st December 2019 and are rolling out over three years. The regulations address land-based sources of water pollution to the Great Barrier Reef. This includes industrial and agricultural activities that release nutrients and sediment across many regions. So what are the draft requirements for new or expanded […]
