Tag Archives: Conservation

Things are heating up: invasive grassy weeds and climate change in Canberra

Posted on October 14, 2016 by

What is a weed? As described in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) Weeds Strategy, a weed is ‘considered to be a terrestrial or aquatic species of non-native or native plant that is harmful to the natural environment (ecosystems/biodiversity), agriculture and … Continue reading →

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Mulligans flat sanctuary: The return of Bettongs

Posted on June 17, 2014 by

It’s rare to find a sanctuary for native flora and fauna in the capital city of a country, but Mulligan’s Flat Woodland Sanctuary is one of those rarities. This sanctuary encloses over 400 hectares of critically endangered yellow box and … Continue reading →

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Why Conserve Biodiversity?

Posted on June 1, 2013 by

Text and photos by Heitor Cavalcanti de Albuquerque (u5250410) It is interesting to think about the fact that despite all organisms exhibit the same controlling structure (DNA expression), the variety of forms, colors, size, perception of the world and a … Continue reading →

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The Moral Pitfalls of the Triage System

Posted on March 25, 2013 by

  Look at this photo of a baby koala. Sqqquueee!!! It’s so cute! Look at her fluffy ears! Look at her big nose and button eyes! We know that koalas are on the decline in all States and Territories except … Continue reading →

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