All six species of Australian glider are found in Queensland, five of them in the south-east of the State. They range in size from the tiny feathertail glider, which can sit in a child's hand, to the solitary and regionally vulnerable greater glider.
The Queensland Glider Network (QGN) was established in early 2006 to support glider populations through communication, education, data collection and mapping.
QGN aims to raise awareness of gliders and their habitat requirements. We want to improve community knowledge and interest in gliders. We hope to achieve by being a hub for glider conservation, research and information exchange in Queensland. We want to educate communities to enable them to support their local glider populations.
QGN is recruiting wildlife enthusiasts to be involved with the network. Wherever you live in Queensland, complete and return the QGN registration form.
As a QGN member you will receive a regular electronic QGN news, priority booking for workshops and opportunities to volunteer in QGN activities.
Gliders in the Spotlight is a project that builds community capacity to monitor glider populations in a scientifically rigorous manner. GIS provides a training and workshop package that trains and empowers community groups to collect glider population information. Pilot workshops were held during 2006–2007 and the 2007–2008 program is in development.
We are currently seeking more funds to expand the Gliders in the Spotlight project throughout the state.
The QGN mahogany glider project is giving the Cardwell community opportunities to be involved in nestbox installation in glider habitat around the Cardwell area and a volunteer group has committed to on-going monitoring of the nestboxes and their future inhabitants. A mahogany glider education kit has been distributed. We are encouraging government for a conservation plan.
Queensland Glider Network brochure. Contact us for your free copy
Australian gliders wallchart. Download here [1.03MB]
Guard Our Gliders poster series: greater glider, sugar glider, mahogany glider.
All posters are on sale for $5 each plus $5 p&p for up to 4 posters. Email your order
Yellow-bellied, Sugar and Squirrel Glider Sound Files: Copyright © David Stewart - Nature Sound
Mahogany Glider Sound Files: Copyright © Daryl Dickson - Wildcard Art
Maps: Copyright © Commonwealth of Australia, GeoScience Australia
Species Distribution Data: Feathertail Glider: Simon Ward; Greater Glider: George McKay; Squirrel Glider: Rodney van der Ree; Sugar Glider: Graeme Suckling; Mahogany Glider: Steve Jackson; Yellow Bellied Glider: Ross Goldingay
Funding: The program received support from the Gambling Community Benefit Fund and Perpetual Trustees. We are currently seeking more funding to expand the activities of the QGN.
For more information on Wildlife Queensland's activities, contact us by email or call +61 7 3221 0194
Wildlife Queensland - October 2007