Welcome to the first my.Wildlife of 2009 – and a special welcome to everyone we met at the 29th Symposium on Sea Turtle Biology and Conservation in Brisbane this month.

The future of wildlife and habitats takes priority in this issue, from the legacy of the devastating Victorian bushfires to the fate of Queensland’s environment as our State heads into an election. Read our roundup of Wildlife Queensland activities plus the latest Wildlife Queensland News that is available for you to read online right now in full colour.

Queensland election 2009: the green guide

The Queensland election will be held on 21 March 2009. If you want the best for the environment, what should you vote for? Wildlife Queensland, in alliance with major green groups, has done the hard work for you.
We tell you the important issues, why they are important, and how we believe the new Queensland Government should solve the problem.

Rare wombats better off in the wild

Creating a new wild colony of endangered northern hairy-nosed wombats is a much better option than sending them to a zoo, says Wildlife Queensland, commenting on recent rumours. Wildlife Queensland opposes taking endangered species from the wild to put into zoos; all zoo animals should be captive-bred, in line with our new zoo policy.

Scouting for gliders

Scouting for gliders is the Queensland Glider Network’s exciting new pilot project for scout and guide groups in Brisbane. From March–May 2009, they will learn about gliders, as well identifying food and habitat trees, and helping to install and monitor nestboxes.

For information, read our Scouting for gliders update

Quoll scats, tracks and screams

Our new project, Protecting Quolls in Queensland Landscapes, wants to know if there are spotted-tailed quolls about where you are. To help you decide, our species profile now carries examples of unmistakeable quoll signs: the footprints, the poohs – and the voice!

Find out more about spotting quolls and about Protecting Quolls in Queensland Landscapes

In over their heads

Wildlife Queensland’s Fraser Coast Branch has successfully applied for a Community Coastcare grant to fund a project that trains teams of local snorkellers to monitor and report on coral conditions and water quality in Hervey Bay’s 600ha of coral reef.

Read about this project and more in the Autumn 2009 issue of Wildlife Queensland.

Wildlife Australia Magazine

From the edge of town to the edge of extinction – and back, we hope – join Autumn WAM as we explore edgy and amazing wildlife adventures. Meet microhylids, brush-tailed rock wallabies, an array of sea creatures, an imposing goanna and some desperate webmasters.

Wildlife Australia Magazine, Autumn 2009 out soon.

Subscribe now to Wildlife Australia Magazine

Victorian Bushfire Appeal

Fires have devastated wildlife, habitat and wildlife shelters in Victoria. Wildlife Victoria is coordinating a huge relief and long-term rehabilitation task. Support Wildlife Victoria

For your diary

The last Batty Boat Cruise of the 2008/2009 season departs on Sunday 15 March, late afternoon. Cruise down the Brisbane River to watch the spectacular sunset flyout of flying foxes from Indooroopilly Island. Don’t miss out on Brisbane Branch’s popular wildlife event. Book online

Celebrate Sea Week 2009 on a morning catamaran cruise around Moreton Bay with Wildlife Queensland’s Bayside Branch on Sunday 15 March 8.45am.

SEQ Regional Plan submissions close on 3 April 2009. If you do just one thing for the environment of south-east Queensland this year, this is your opportunity. See the newsletter for details.

Gold Coast SEQ Regional Plan workshops with the Environmental Defenders Office, 7 and 14 March 2009. Details in the green diary.

Wildlife Land Fund working bees and fauna survey at Witta and Reesville reserves on 3 and 4 April 2009. All welcome.

Greenfest is Australia's largest free green festival and the place for fresh energy! Commencing on World Environment Day Friday 5– Sunday 7 June 2009. Come and see us there in the Brisbane City Botanic Gardens.

You can find out more about these events in our diary.

Wildlife Queensland Newsletter

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