Gliders in the spotlight
Gliders in the Spotlight is a QGN program that trains community groups to identify gliders and their habitat. By delivering workshops and teaching survey techniques, knowledge and skills are developed within each group, and encourages ongoing monitoring of gliders in their area. While experiencing an enjoyable outdoor activity that promotes nature appreciation, the priority is to collect data to assist in the conservation of gliders and their habitat
Mahogany glider recovery project
This project is giving the Cardwell community, rangers and volunteers an opportunity to be involved in nestbox monitoring in mahogany glider habitat around the Cardwell area. Our local WPSQ Tully Branch is actively working to save this endangered glider from extinction.
2011 - Check out the latest news on the mahogany glider project post Cyclone Yasi.
2010 - WPSQ Tully Branch undertook planting of mahogany glider feed trees.
2008-2009 - joint project with WPSQ Tully Branch, EPA and Tully Alliance installed:
- 52 glider den boxes at Corduroy Creek
- glider poles and rope bridges across the Bruce Highway
- highway signage and IP cameras at glider crossing points
2007 - QGN project officer visited schools and undertook nest box installation.
2002 - Mahogany glider education kit distributed.
Operation Nest Box
QGN is working in conjunction with the Flinders to Greenbank-Karawatha Conservation Partnership on glider population conservation within the Flinders to Greenbank-Karawatha corridor. QGN’s role includes monitoring existing nest boxes as well as linking fragmented glider populations through additional nest box installation.
Care Net
The Queensland Glider Network is working with Kim Schulz, a devoted glider carer in Logan, to develop a network of Vets and Glider Carers in the Brisbane region, with the view of eventually spreading Queensland-wide.
For an 'at a glance' reference to carers in your area, visit our rescue and care page. In addition, data on threats to gliders leading to their admission will be compiled providing a better understanding of the dangers to gliders in Brisbane.
Community Engagement and Education
Our QGN presenters visit schools as well as youth and community groups
to deliver glider education talks and raise awareness about the 6 species. In addition, our regular spotlights offer the chance to improve community knowledge and interest in gliders and their habitat requirements.
Scouting for gliders
This pilot project is an exciting program of educational and fun activities for three scout and guide groups in Brisbane: Salisbury Scouts, the Gap Girl Guides, and Narangba Scouts. Between March and May 2009, a glider researcher and a science education specialist taught glider identification through sounds and spotlighting techniques as well identifying food and habitat trees. Later in 2009, QGN installed nestboxes near scout and guide huts so that participants can monitor populations and build on the skills they have learned.
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