..to all young beach lovers to head for the special events being held by Coastcare during the school holidays. The events were planned to help young people to learn about how the coastline changed over time and how animals and plants adapted to survive in the ever changing landscape. Coastcare provided free and fun-filled mornings […]
Archives for September 2016
Introducing Reef Catchments Regional Landcare Facilitator
September 28, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Jacob Betros, who fills the role of regional Landcare facilitator at Reef Catchments, is on hand to provide help for land managers, landcare groups, and farming groups. He has a strong understanding of issues and challenges which face sustainable agriculture and natural resource management in the Mackay Whitsunday region and can help by delivering community events […]
The impact of feral cats
September 28, 2016 by Leave a Comment
All cats have a predatory nature– it is their instinct to hunt and chase even when not hungry– they just can’t help themselves. Cats that are allowed to roam take a considerable toll on small native and exotic mammals, birds, lizards and insects. Research recently published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, shows […]
