Erosion Repair Factsheets
These guidelines help landholders identify the causes of, and design solutions to, gully erosion and streambank erosion on their properties. Produced by SEQ Catchments Members Association Inc, 4 pages
Erosion Control Field Guide
This helpful guide covers several low-cost erosion control structures, including one rock dams, rock mulch rundowns, Zuni bowls and media luna structures. Produced by the Quivira Coalition (USA), 10 pages
Soil Biology Primer
The online Soil Biology Primer is an introduction to the living component of soil and how it contributes to agricultural productivity, and air and water quality. The Primer describes the soil food web and its relationship to soil health, and includes chapters about soil bacteria, fungi, protozoa, nematodes, arthropods and earthworms. Produced by the US…
Wiradjuri Plant Use
This excellent resource has been described as “a contemporary guide to the identification of plants within the Murrumbidgee catchment and their significance and cultural use for the Wiradjuri people.” The book aims to promote an understanding of Aboriginal cultural heritage and the uses and significance of native vegetation within the Murrumbidgee catchment. The plants included…
Life in a Woodland Tree
This beautiful poster describes the many native animals which utilise the various parts of mature woodland trees, including the canopy, flowers, hollows, bark and fallen timber. Further information is available on the associated pages of the ANU Fenner School website. Produced by the ANU Fenner School, 1 page
Creating a Frog-Friendly Habitat
This guide takes landholders through the steps of creating habitat for frogs. It includes structural aspects of pond and non-pond habitats, and useful plant species lists. It is useful for rural property owners, and also schools and urban residents. Produced by ACT Frogwatch, 8 pages
Conservation of Woodland Birds
This attractive brochure describes the species of birds typically found in different habitat elements of Box Gum Grassy Woodlands, including hollow nesters, ground dwellers, shrub dwellers and canopy dwellers. It includes useful photographs to assist with identification. Produced by the Grassy Box Woodland Conservation Management Network, 2 pages
Nest Boxes for Natives
This information sheet describes the importance of tree hollows to provide shelter for native birds and animals. It then outlines the role of nest boxes, and their recommended design and placement. Produced by Birds Australia, 6 pages
Conservation Management Notes
These short, informative guides are for landholders interested in learning about the habitat on their properties. Produced by the NSW Office of Environment & Heritage, 4 pages each Seed Collecting describes the steps in collecting, cleaning and storing seed, as well as tips for ethical and sustainable collection. Assessing Wildlife Habitat describes key habitat features…
Wildlife on Farms
These factsheets describe different native animals that are commonly found on farming properties. Produced by Land, Water & Wool for New England wool properties, 4 pages each Arboreal Marsupials describes a number of these special natives, such as possums and gliders, as well as the threats they are facing, and how landholders can help improve…