River To Rail Trail Working Bee – Volunteers Required A joint initiative of Gympie Landcare Group, MRCCC & Gympie Regional Council Thursday 18th February 2021, 7:30am to 10:00am at the Cavanagh Park / Albert Park River Access (See map below) Our local River To Rail Trail is a wonderful asset to our community! Madeira Vine […]
Have you seen these Invasive Turtles in our region?
This story and it’s images are courtesy of “October 2020 Biosecurity Queensland Newsletter”, compiled and published by the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (www.daf.qld.gov.au) Red-eared slider turtles (Trachemys scripta elegans) are aggressive, will out-compete native species for food and can carry diseases that will threaten native turtles, such as the endangered Mary River Turtle. There […]
Have you seen this Invasive Fiery Little Daisy?
Sunshine Coast Council Media Release October 1, 2020 Though bright and beautiful, Fireweed is a fast-spreading invasive weed that can have a significant impact on local farmers, is poisonous to horses and livestock and is considered a high priority invasive plant to control on the Sunshine Coast. Sunshine Coast Council is currently targeting fireweed in […]
