Big Scrub Landcare Inc in Bangalow, New South Wales | Non-profit organisation

Big Scrub Landcare Inc

Locality: Bangalow, New South Wales

Phone: +61 2 6627 2844

Address: PO Box 106 2479 Bangalow, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.bigscrubrainforest.org

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24.01.2022 'Ancient forests in the modern world' Read this fascinating article published in Rusty Miller's Byron Guide http://rustymillersurf.com/byron-guide/. Contributed by Dr Robert Kooyman, Rainforest Botanist-Ecologist.

21.01.2022 Easy on the eye The Richmond Birdwing Butterfly is one of Australia's largest butterflies, with a wingspan of up to 16cm. During its 4-6 week life span, it will travel up to 30km from its place of birth in search of habitat and a mate.

21.01.2022 Meet the faces behind Big Scrub Landcare: Vice President, Mark Dunphy. Mark has worked in rainforest restoration for over 35 years. Many know Mark as the proprietor of Firewheel Rainforest Nursery or as co-author of the hugely popular book, Australian Rainforest Seeds published earlier this year. Mark brings a lifetime of experience to his role with Big Scrub Landcare, growing over 1 million trees and working on over a hundred restoration projects. To purchase a copy of Australian Rainforest Seeds visit CSIRO Publishing https://www.publish.csiro.au/book/7884/

18.01.2022 Exploring the Big Scrub you will find many delights including native bush foods like Acronychia oblongifolia, commonly known as White Aspen. White aspen is a small-to-medium rainforest tree with striking, bright-white edible fruits that taste comparable to citrus. These little delights are enjoyed by many native birds including the iconic wompoo fruit dove. Sights, sounds and tastes - the sensory overload of the rainforest

18.01.2022 Australian actress Lucy Fry has joined forces with us to help save the Big Scrub! It’s exciting news for our rainforests, with Fry lending her voice, and painting skills, to help raise awareness globally - see the link below to donate, and receive a print of Lucy’s hand-painted green tree frog and a copy of our book Journey Through Time. The talented actress is already a voice of One Earth’s Global Safety Net initiative, but is broadening her conservation advocacy to ra...inforest protection in a region close to her hometown and heart. Born in Brisbane, Fry was a frequent visitor to the region and is calling on all Australians and their friends globally to lend a hand to the Big Scrub. To become a voice of the rainforest and support Lucy’s fundraising campaign go to https://www.givenow.com.au/rainforest-revival

16.01.2022 A rainforest pioneer, Brown Kurrajong (Commersonia bartramia). Pioneers are the plants that are the first to establish a rainforest. They are fast growing and are able to quickly create shade and canopy cover. Pioneers kickstart rainforest regeneration by attracting seed distributing birds and other animals. They represent the first stage of rainforest development and assist in providing conditions for later stage plant species to establish. You can support Big Scrub Landcare restore our rainforests, visit bigscrubrainforest.org

13.01.2022 Wollumbin meaning "cloud catcher" Wollumbin (Mount Warning) is sacred to the Bundjalung people. Wollumbin can be seen from many corners of the Big Scrub region.

12.01.2022 Lush The lowland rainforests of Nightcap National Park have invented their own shade of green.

12.01.2022 Actress Lucy Fry has the perfect 'rainforest revival’ gift for your nature loving friends this Christmas!! If you make a donation to support Big Scrub Landcare to restore the rainforest, Lucy will hand write and post a green tree frog card as a Christmas gift! Checkout https://www.givenow.com.au/rainforest-revival to find out more or follow @lucyfry on Insta!

07.01.2022 What do you do when you need tens of thousands of trees to help heal our World Heritage listed Daintree rainforest!?! You build a BIG nursery! That's just ...what our partnership are doing on Lot 83 in the Daintree. The first step is learning from the experts. Here is Branden, Marine, Tony Parkes OA and founder of Rainforest Rescue and native nursery expert Mark Dunphy of Firewheel Rainforest Nursery and Big Scrub Landcare Inc. See more

07.01.2022 This year the BSL team has ventured to many special rainforest remnants across the Northern Rivers. Davis Scrub Nature Reserve is 14 hectares of magnificent rainforest. Team shot of Paul O'Connor (Ecologist), Mark Dunphy (Vice President BSL) and Georgina Jones (Secretary BSL). NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service

06.01.2022 It's National Bird Week and the #AussieBirdCount is on! Make every bird count, connect with the birds in your backyard no matter where your backyard happens to be! If venturing into the rainforest you might be lucky enough to spot a Wompoo Fruit Dove like this one captured by bird enthusiast Charles Hunter. BirdLife Australia

04.01.2022 Great opportunity!

03.01.2022 Many may be familiar with this view, the 100 metre descent of beautiful Minyon Falls. Located in the heart of ancient World Heritage-listed forests of Nightcap National Park, Minyon Falls and surrounds are a link to the Gondwanan rainforest supercontinent - An amazing living connection to our rainforest evolutionary history of more than 40 million years. Photo: Zak James Paul Franklin. Instagram - zak.franklin

03.01.2022 Keep your eyes peeled on the rainforest floor and you will most likely come across these colourful gems. The bright blue fruit of Elaeocarpus grandis, commonly known as Blue Quandong. The Blue Quandong is a fast growing lowland subtropical rainforest species that can grow >25m emerging through the rainforest canopy.

03.01.2022 Nightcap Oak: Ravaged by fire but some may recover One of the more significant impacts of the 2019-2020 bushfires was the loss of some of the critically endangered Nightcap Oak (Eidothea hardeniana) population. Almost one year on from the bushfire, what do the results of scientific assessments indicate?... To read more visit https://www.bigscrubrainforest.org/nightcap-oak-ravsome-may-recover/ Photo: Dr RM Kooyman

02.01.2022 Thanks to a dedicated team of professional bush regenerators, this is where the magic happens! Rainforest restoration is 'the assisted repair of rainforest ecosystems, areas and remnants (Kooyman 1996). Best practice rainforest restoration can incorporate strategic weed control, working manageable areas and not over stretching your resources. From little things big things can grow! With many helping hands, Big Scrub Landcare has restored more than 600 hectares of critically endangered lowland subtropical rainforest. You can support the continuation of this important work at https://www.givenow.com.au/bigscrub

02.01.2022 The survival of our plants and forests depend on pollination and the busy and diligent work of many insects, bees, birds and even bats. Most of the Big Scrub flora is pollinated by insects, and insects play critical roles in nutrient cycling and pest control. They are a major source of food for birds, reptiles and mammals. Although not easily spotted our pollinators play a vital role in our ecosystems. Bees would surely be attracted to this Red Lilly Pilly, captured by photographer Iain Stych. Let’s celebrate together, raising awareness of the importance of pollinators and supporting their needs for Pollinator Week 8 - 15th November. #pollinatorweek2020