An introduction to reading the landscape
A deeper understanding of plant species and their habits can open the outdoor enthusiast’s eyes to a more profound perspective.
A deeper understanding of plant species and their habits can open the outdoor enthusiast’s eyes to a more profound perspective.
A new study has found the possibility that heatwaves may contribute to the dieback of heat-sensitive plant species in Australia, adding to concerns regarding the impact climate change will exact on the natural world.
It’s the first of September, the first day of spring and therefore National Wattle Day. Celebrate our nation’s great floral emblem with these fast facts.
The realm of scientific discovery has never been purely restricted to scientists but with the growing trend of citizen science initiatives available to amateurs there’s even more scope for everyone to be involved.
Cinnamon fungus is a lethal disease that has serious consequences for many Australian habitats, but did you know it’s often spread by bushwalkers and other outdoor recreationists? Michele Kohout explains how to minimise your impact.
In June a helicopter carrying a specialised ‘lance’ carried out weed spraying operations on Lord Howe Island, in what is considered to be a world first, writes Michele Kohout.
Living in Australia makes us UV-conscious my default, yet it’s still easy enough to miss some critical places. Palmless sun gloves are a good option for protecting the backs of your hands.
Michele Kohout breaks down a book that has become something of a bible for local bushwalking enthusiasts.
A recent European invader, orange hawkweed now has a foothold in Australia’s alps and bushwalkers, mountaineers and other alpine adventurers can help prevent its spread.
Ezygonow’s Go Anywhere Toilet Kit and Toilet in a Bag products provide excellent alternatives for storing human waste when you’re far from other facilities, but will they entice the multi-day adventurer?
Lightning can be a major hazard for bushwalkers, campers, skiers; not to mention ecologists! A researcher Michele Kohout knows has been struck by lightning not once, but twice, while conducting botanical surveys in the Victorian Alps.
A citizen science project that aims at examining the diversity, distribution and diet of ants in and around Australia’s population centres is going on tour in 2015.
Research published in 2009 shows the use of alpine huts is likely increasing the spread of invasive plants – a fact that many bushwalkers may not be aware of, but should be taking steps to minimise.
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