Abstract On January 4, 2020 the catastrophic Dunn’s Road fire exploded into a severe fire storm centred on the habitat of the critically endangered mountain pygmy-possum in northern Kosciuszko National Park, near Cabramurra. One third of the habitat of the possum in NSW was severely burnt, with all vegetation cover removed. While it was hoped […]
Abstract The Australian boab (Adansonia gregorii) is an iconic tree which is related to the baobabs of Africa and Madagascar. Found only in a restricted area of northwest Australia, boab trees are instantly recognisable by their massive bottle-shaped trunks. Boabs are an important economic species for Indigenous Australians with the pith, seeds and young roots […]
For our next Weeding Work Party we plan to remove lots of the Sollya and other woody weeds near the Forest Loop Car Park. Meet: Forest Loop Car Park, about 2/3 the way up Black Mountain Drive. Look for banners. Bring: more of your friends if you wish, as everyone is welcome. Wear: hat, sunscreen, long-sleeved […]
As usual the Sale will be held in the Banksia Centre Car Park but will start slightly later at 9.00am finishing at 11:30 unless sold out earlier. With around 1400 plants, over a hundred species and cultivars, there’s a plant for every spot in the garden or on a balcony. The selection includes some uncommon […]
Abstract Liverworts, hornworts and their close relatives, mosses (collectively known as bryophytes) are often thought of as plants of dank, wet, cool, or tropical environments. But bryophytes are masters of […]
We are looking forward to seeking butterflies in the Black Mountain Nature Reserve … Butterflies love the warmth of sunshine so we are keeping our fingers crossed for a delightfully […]