Our News 2010

Around your reserves in 90 days

Here's a snapshot of how our supporters' money is hard at work on some of our 32 reserves scattered around the country. [8 December 2010]

Supporter spot

As Bush Heritage approaches its 20th anniversary, meet a supporter who's been with us all the way. [8 December 2010]

If you hear some strange sounds escaping Glen Norris’s lips, don’t worry – he’s just practising his birdcalls, thanks to careful instruction by birdwatching expert and Bush Heritage volunteer Andrew Black. [8 December 2010]

Tracks in the dunes

Nella Lithgow describes the life and work she shares with fellow Reserve Manager and husband Mark (and all the critters) at Cravens Peak and Ethabuka reserves. [8 December 2010]

Two decades of desert

There's something about Ethabuka's big skies, little critters and red desert dust that University of Sydney scientist Chris Dickman just can't get enough of. [22 September 2010]

Catch me if you can

Patience may be a virtue. But if you’re looking out for the bridled nailtail wallaby, it’s also a job requirement. Just ask Bush Heritage Ecologist Murray Haseler. [8 December 2010]

Residence for reptiles

Yarrabee Reserve might have seemed a little unappealing for a reptile in search of a home, but some nifty thinking and a few willing hands have found ways to offer reptile habitat while Yarrabee’s trees grow. [8 December 2010]

'Extinct' orchid rediscovered after 70 years

Listed as extinct and not seen since 1941, the robust greenhood has been rediscovered on Bush Heritage's Nardoo Hills Reserves, 100 km from Bendigo.

Flying high

The sound of helicopter blades cutting the air above Yourka Reserve hails a new approach to the reserve’s fire management strategy. [22 September 2010]

In the spotlight

Clever thinking and crafty techniques lured the elusive Eyrean grasswren into the spotlight at Ethabuka. [22 September 2010]