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25.01.2022 Here is a selection of photos from the Forestry Rd site that some participants went to after the Sow n Pigs walk. Image credit: Paula Boatfield

25.01.2022 Be nice to ants folks. https://www.abc.net.au//unique-wa-plants-adapt-to/12350088

24.01.2022 A CRITICALLY ENDANGERED SPECIES BECOMES EVEN MORE ENDANGERED One of the Granite Belt's most threatened plants, the iconic black grevillea, has suffered severe loss as a result of recent water pipeline construction by a local farmer along a roadside in Thulimbah. Grevillea scotechinii subsp scortechinii, is endemic to the Granite Belt and survives in only a few highly fragmented sites on road and rail reserves and private properties. It is a beautiful sprawling shrub with holl...y-shaped leaves and black flowers and is quite unique to the region. Consortium members discovered the damage last week. One section of this Council road reserve has been completely cleared while there has been additional impacts along other parts of this, and adjoining. road reserves from pit construction and heavy machinery. We estimate in total something like 300 plants have been destroyed, or 20% of the existing population. The Southern Downs Regional Council have issued a stop work order on construction until further investigations can be undertaken. Due to its low and declining population numbers and a lack of protection in any conservation reserve, the Consortium prepared a very detailed nomination to the Department of Environment and Science last year to have its listing raised to endangered. As part of this nomination process, Consortium members carried out extensive surveys across the Granite Belt and determined that only about 1,500 plants remained, with the road where this recent destruction has taken place containing the highest numbers. On the basis of their assessment of the information contained in this nomination, the Queensland Species Technical Committee decided to list it as critically endangered and this was gazetted in August. This listing shows just how threatened it is and this recent destruction highlights what can happen to an endangered species if conservation legislation and proper processes are ignored. Both the State and Federal environmental agencies have been alerted to the destruction and we understand that compliance officers from the Department of Environment and Science are currently investigating the matter. Although it has been listed as a threatened species under both the State and Federal conservation legislation for more than 20 years, it has never had a recovery plan nor been the focus of a conservation program or regular monitoring. The Consortium is hoping that the government agencies will now take strong action to launch a prosecution and require remedial action so that the grevillea can be propagated, the damaged land rehabilitated and more secure locations found to protect this critically endangered species.

23.01.2022 Heres a lovely, interesting tribute about one of our locals.

23.01.2022 HAPPY WATTLE DAY EVERYONE! For more information about this national day click on this link: https://www.pmc.gov.au//australia/australian-floral-emblem

22.01.2022 BORONIA SURVEYS With the support of a Community Sustainability Action grant from the Queensland Government, the Consortium is undertaking a project to survey and promote better management of two endangered boronia species - Boronia granitica and Boronia repanda. Email [email protected] to find out more about the project and how you can be involved. ... Image: Boronia repanda (Ian Milinovich)

22.01.2022 Well today was National Theatened Series Day. A day to think about how we can manage the habitats of our threatened species so they dont end up on the extinction list. More information can be found here https://environment.des.qld.gov.au//threatened-species/thr

22.01.2022 Some information about invasive plants. https://www.business.qld.gov.au//weeds-di/invasive-plants

21.01.2022 With everything going on at the moment this might be of interest. https://emergencyleadersforclimateaction.org.au/national-b/

21.01.2022 WILDFLOWER WALK 1 - AMIENS - 16th AUGUST 2020 Everyone our first wildflower walk for the 2020 season will take us west of Amiens to the Sow n Pigs rock formation on private property. We will see some species unique to that area including the Acacia williamsiana pictured below. You will also see some spectacular views atop the Sow n Pigs. If you would like to come on the walk, please book in at https://www.trybooking.com/BJXHQ. The walk is free but you must book in. ...Numbers will be capped More information can be found at https://www.granitebeltwildflowers.com/2020-wildflower-walk

21.01.2022 What do you call a native violet that is not violet?

20.01.2022 Many thanks to everyone who joined us on the 2nd wildflower walk for the season along the Junction Track in Girraween National Park. We hope you enjoyed yourselves on what was a glorious day and learned a little bit more about Australian native flora. A selection of images from the day can be found on our website at this link: https://www.granitebeltwildflowers.com/junction-track

20.01.2022 WATTLE BOOK LAUNCH Thank you to all who could attend our launch of the Wattles of the Granite Belt and surrounds book. We welcome everyones interest and comments about the book, and hope everyone can put it to good use this spring.

19.01.2022 This could be devastating for our plants. https://www.theguardian.com//australias-native-guava-plant

19.01.2022 For any of our members who have an interest in Eucalypts. https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/eucalypt-tickets-1176069325

18.01.2022 LAUNCH Announcing the launch of our Wattles of the Granite Belt and surrounds book on 1 Sept 2020. Please RSVP as per below if you would like to come. This event will be run according to the COVID-safe requirements listed below. COVID SAFE REQUIREMENTS Please do not attend if you think you may have any Covid 19 symptoms. Stay home if you are unwell or have a cough, fever, sore throat, fatigue or shortness of breath. If you become well during the event return to the sign in point. It is each individuals responsibility to maintain physical distancing. Please ensure you stay 1.5m from others. Avoid crowding at all times including at the entry.

17.01.2022 WATTLES OF THE GRANITE BELT - LOCATIONS You can purchase the Wattles of the Granite Belt and surrounds book from these local businesses: - Stanthorpe Print n Copy - Cherry Lane Nursery... - Ballandean store Or you can download an order form from our website at https://www.granitebeltwildflowers.com/publications

17.01.2022 This impacts Queensland as well as the southern states. https://theconversation.com/how-drought-breaking-rains-tran&

17.01.2022 CAMPDRAFT PLANT DRIVE FUNDRAISER Well everyone knows that, like everyone else, we were unable to run our usual Stanthorpe Campdraft event this year. And we stil...l have some projects to finish at the Stockmans Canteen at Stanthorpe Showgrounds. So, just in time for spring, were running a plant drive fundraiser to help raise some funds. If you would like to choose from a fantastic selection of native plants from Mole River Native Nursery, click on this link which will take you to our web page https://www.stanthorpeshowgrounds.com.au/campdraft-fundrais. On that page youll find the plant selection catalogue and order form, banking details and other instructions. You have to be able to collect the plants from Stockmans Canteen at Stanthorpe Showgrounds on 10 October 2020. Plants are $5.50 ea for a 3 inch pot. At the time of collection your trees will be about a foot high and shrubs will be a good 6-8 inches, just perfect for going in the ground. We have a wonderful selection of native plants in our catalogue this year knowing that everyone will be enthusiastic about their gardens this year in the lead up to spring. Enquiries to Paula at 0428 195 202 or email [email protected]. Please share with all who you think might be interested.

16.01.2022 Not one of our locals but great to see. https://www.abc.net.au//push-to-save-banksia-vin/12292550

14.01.2022 CONSORTIUM AGM RESULTS The Stanthorpe Rare Wildflower Consortium held its AGM today at the Mt Norman day use area ahead of the Mt Norman walk. The AGM was attended by about 15 members which was a great turn out. Congratulations must go to the following members winning their respective positions: ... - President: Jeanette Davis - Vice President: Valerie Insall - Secretary: Liz Bourne - Treasurer: Teresa Clifford Along with an extremely knowledgeable, experienced and active support base within its members, the Consortium, once again, is in good hands.

14.01.2022 Not on the Granite Belt but some good news for a rare Macadamia. https://mailchi.mp//project-update-some-positive-news-for-

13.01.2022 On a recent sightseeing trip to Mt Colliery and Killarney there were a lot of 'new' plants sighted, but, sadly they are not native to Australia. However the scenery and fauna are native, so enjoy these pictures of them.

12.01.2022 These seem like interesting and worthwhile projects to be involved in. https://www.abc.net.au//citizen-science-projects-/12292270

11.01.2022 And just to overload you while on the subject - a Eucalypt photo competition. http://www.nespthreatenedspecies.edu.au//winners-of-eucaly

11.01.2022 Not sure if any of ours in the Granite Belt do it, but interesting.

10.01.2022 Here is a selection of photos from the first wildflower walk for the season, to the Sow n Pigs rock formation on Harslett Farms. Many thanks to the Harslett family for allowing us to host this walk on their property. Image credit: Paula Boatfield

09.01.2022 VALE MARION SIMMONS AUTHOR: ACACIAS OF AUSTRALIA Our research for the Wattles of the Granite Belt book has taken us many a time to Marion Simmons book Acacias of Australia - one of the must have books in any native plant lovers library. Sadly we were informed recently of Marions passing on 16 April. She leaves a great legacy in this, and other books on Australian native flora that she has written. Our condolences are with her family. https://tributes.examiner.com.au//examiner-/obituary.aspx

07.01.2022 For those that may want to become tree detectives. https://theconversation.com/entire-hillsides-of-trees-turne

07.01.2022 Some myths busted about Eucalypts. https://www.rememberthewild.org.au/eucalypt-mythbusting-a/

06.01.2022 WILDFLOWER WALK 2 - SUNDAY 13 SEPT 2020 Everyone our second wildflower walk for the season is scheduled for this Sunday, 13 September 2020. We have increased our limit so there are some spots still available. Book in at https://www.trybooking.com/BJXLS. Further details are on the poster.

06.01.2022 Please find details below about the plant drive currently being undertaken by the Stan. Ag. Society Campdraft and Rodeo subcommittee. An electronic link to the order forms is here: https://www.stanthorpeshowgrounds.com.au/campdraft-fundraising or you can pick up an order form at Maddies Gift Gallery.

04.01.2022 For all you budding photographers out there here is your chance to show off your native flora photos. https://www.nedlandcare.org.au//c/photographic-competition

03.01.2022 EUCALYPTS OF THE GRANITE BELT - 3rd edition - OUT NOW The consortium is proud to release the 3rd edition of the Eucalypts of the Granite Belt in a new compact A5 size. This edition also includes information about recent discoveries including the one and only Corymbia variegata found at Dalcouth, and Eucalyptus dalveenica found at Dalveen. It also includes a flowering calendar and more information about the rare and threatened species in our district. Available from Stanthorpe Print and Copy or the Consortium at [email protected] for $30 + $10pph. This project has been assisted by Grants to the Community funding from the Southern Downs Regional Council.

02.01.2022 WILDFLOWER WALK 1 - AMIENS STATE FOREST - 16 AUGUST 2020 The Stanthorpe Rare Wildflower Consortium has our first wildflower walk planned for the 2020 season on 16 August 2020. This one will be to the Amiens State Forest and with recent rains we are anticipating a good wildflower season. Details are all on the poster. This year, to comply with COVID-19 requirements, you must book in at www.trybooking.com and bring your ticket with you. The wildflower walks are still free but you must book in. You can find further information on the other walks we have planned this year at https://www.granitebeltwildflowers.com/2020-wildflower-walks. Please share with all who you think might be interested.

02.01.2022 WATTLES OF THE GRANITE BELT - BOOK FOR SALE Introducing the third book in our Granite Belt flora series, namely the Wattles of the Granite Belt and surrounds. This book expands on the 24 species in Flora, to include species descriptions, line drawings and photos of over 60 Acacia species that occur on the Granite Belt and surrounding districts. A great addition to your Granite Belt flora book collection. Available now from our website at https://www.granitebeltwildflowers.com/publications or from Print n Copy, Cherry Lane Nursery or the Ballandean Store.

02.01.2022 Here are some mythbusters about Eucalypts for your information. https://www.rememberthewild.org.au/eucalypt-mythbusting-a/

02.01.2022 POP UP WILDFLOWER WALK TO MT NORMAN ON SUNDAY 8 NOVEMBER .... Details are in the flyer below.

01.01.2022 The rise of the flowering plants. https://www.abc.net.au//flowering-plants-complete/12425054

01.01.2022 This could be an interesting and rewarding activity. https://www.wildorchidwatch.org/