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Survey tracks ecological changes in Murray Riverina conservation areas

26 Feb 2025

As conservation agreements across the Riverina reach their five-year anniversary, we are seeing significant ecological changes from the initial baseline data collected.

Many of these agreements were established with the founding of the NSW Biodiversity Conservation Trust (BCT) and are now being revisited, with a new round of surveys to evaluate shifts in biodiversity and environmental health.

Ben Vincent BCT ecologist

Clearing up vegetation removal allowances and rules

03 Feb 2025

It's no secret the unauthorised clearing of vegetation has a major impact on our native flora and fauna.

Our staff are frequently asked to clarify vegetation clearing rules and allowances under conservation agreements, especially in relation to the installation of wildlife-friendly fencing and track maintenance.

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Messy is best for native remnant patches

22 Jan 2025

It can sometimes be hard to resist the urge to clean up fallen branches or accumulated leaf litter in native bushland patches, but where possible leaving fallen logs, branches and leaf litter can have huge benefits for native wildlife and the functioning of ecosystems.

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Researcher wins award at Australia’s largest ecological conference

16 Dec 2024
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Our Research Strategy program’s PhD candidate Joshua Lee received an award from the Ecological Society of Australia’s 2024 conference in Melbourne last week.

Joshua received the society’s Fundamental Ecology Award for his research to assess biodiversity more effectively on conservation agreements.