Here we go - your monthly update on Wildlife Queensland’s news, views and projects. Congratulations to the 35 winners who recently received a free dvd just for subscribing to Wildlife Australia Magazine. This month, there’s another competition exclusive to our my.Wildlife eBulletin subscribers.

Spring is in the air and there are many exciting new events coming up – just have a look at What’s On!

Please support the work of Wildlife Queensland - you can donate anytime through our secure online store or you can phone us with your donation details on 07 3221 0194.

Batty Boat Cruises are Back!

Book your 2011 Batty Boat Cruise now. Take your loved ones on a great family treat on one of Brisbane’s best wildlife outings. If you’d like to be one of two lucky winners to win a family pass on one of this season's cruises, just answer these 3 simple questions.

For more than 20 years, Batty Boat Cruises have introduced hundreds of people every summer to the fascinating world of the flying-fox, or fruit bat. The sunset fly-out is truly spectacular – come aboard.

Small signs of hope for gliders

On 2 August 2011, an exciting sign of hope was found when Department of Environment officers checked one of the post cyclone Yasi mahogany glider monitoring sites just north of Cardwell in tropical north Queensland.

The vegetation is fighting through the tangled cyclone debris with new shoots and new life striving to recover. What did they find?  Read on…

State Election approaches

A State election must be called within the next 8 months. Queensland needs strong leadership to protect our unique natural heritage. 

It is time for all political parties to make their stance on environmental issues known so the electorate is informed when casting their vote.

What should we all be doing ahead of the election?

Looming threat to quolls

Local residents of the Elbow Valley in south east Queensland have alerted Wildlife Queensland to a proposed mega-resort development at Cherrabah near Warwick. They fear this will have a serious impact on the spotted-tailed quoll population and other threatened species.

Read more about the proposal and the results of a local quoll research project.

To keep up with all the activities of our Quoll Seekers Network, please join – it’s free.

Adopt a Glider on Threatened Species Day

Wednesday 7 September is National Threatened Species Day and Wildlife Queensland will be one of the participants in this year’s BIG event in Brisbane’s Queen St Mall, featuring live animals, wildlife activities and presentations.

This day will also mark the launch of our new Adopt a Glider fundraiser - so you will have the opportunity to support our work for the survival of gliders and their habitat. 

Wildlife Logan invites you ...

Check out our latest branch profile on the website and find out how you can get involved in the activities of Wildlife Queensland's Logan Branch.

The branch campaigns for the preservation of remnant bush land, wildlife corridors and waterways. They welcome all members of the public to their meetings, workshops and events.

Please consider joining Wildlife Logan - contact The Secretary

Wildlife Australia Magazine

Enjoy meeting a great cross-section of wildlife as we leap into Spring with Wildlife Australia. The theme of the forthcoming Spring issue is Movement and here’s the friendly face on our new cover – so get moving, subscribe to Wildlife Australia today.

What do you give a toothy reptile that can grow up to 7m long and weigh more than 1000kg? Don't know? See the Winter 2011 issue.

Climate Change and Queensland Biodiversity

Independent ecologist Tim Low has produced a report for the Queensland Government, ‘Climate Change and Queensland Biodiversity’, to help guide biodiversity management in Queensland.

For example, he questions whether many eucalypts can change their distributions in response to climate change. Read more of Tim Low’s findings and opinions on our website.

Failure to protect northern marine wildlife

The recently released Federal Government draft bioregional marine plan for north Australia’s commonwealth waters has failed to deliver adequate protection for marine wildlife.

With less than 3 percent of the northern waters to be protected in marine sanctuaries – Wildlife Queensland questions if this new plan is aimed at protecting wildlife or the future for extractive industries?

Wildlife Queensland’s annual get-together

This year’s event, including the AGM, is being held at Koonjewarre on the Springbrook plateau from Friday 9 – Sunday 11 September 2011. Unique flora and fauna in this world heritage area attracts naturalists from around the world. Visitors relax and enjoy the walking tracks and lookouts. A varied workshop program also awaits those who come for the weekend.

For more information and to book, download the registration form.

Myrtle Rust Update

Biosecurity Queensland and other key Government agencies have been working overtime implementing quarantine restrictions, providing training and advising on prevention and treatment to contain this disease.

However this serious fungal disease, widespread in south east Queensland, has now been detected in Cairns and Townsville. Can myrtle rust be eradicated?

For your diary

Population Film Festival. Featuring a number of films including How many people can live on Planet Earth? Mother: caring for 7 billion, and Dick Smith's population puzzle. Tribal Cinema, 346 George Street, Brisbane. 10 am - 6.30 pm Sunday 28 August.

National Threatened Species Day. Join the activities in the Queen St Mall, Brisbane. Get up close and personal with endangered species. Includes Wildlife Queensland's launch of Adopt A Glider. Wednesday 7 September, 9.00 - 2.00pm.

WPSQ AGM and 'Wildlife Queensland in your Community' get together. Koonjewarre, Springbrook. Friday 9 September to Sunday 11 September.

2011 Far North Wilderness Bike Tour.  Eight unforgettable days cycling in Far North Queensland. 17-24 September 2011.

Witta Conservation Reserve. Working bee Monday 19 September. A day of planting and weeding is scheduled subject to weather conditions. Sunshine Coast hinterland.

Armchair Twitch. Wherever you are in Australia, Birds Australia would like you choose a hot spot, including your backyard, get some friends and observe the birds on Sunday 25 September 2011.

Bats in the 'burbs: a look at urban flying foxes. Join Brisbane Branch of Wildlife Preservation Society of Queensland, for this free presentation. Royal Geographical Society of Queensland, 237 Milton Rd, Milton. Tuesday 27 September, 7.30pm.

PlatypusWatch surveys. Different places at different times. Keep an eye on our What’s On section for dates and locations. Next one:

Moggill Creek Catchment Group 2011 Annual Platypus Survey Brookfield. Sunday 4 September 2011 from 4.30 am - 7.30 am. Free BBQ breakfast to follow.

You can find out more about these events in our What's On section.

Wildlife Queensland Newsletter

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