Wild Magazine

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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.

Eucalyptus regnans in Sherbrooke Forest, Vic.

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Heat extremes, not means, are of greatest concern

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.

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Green and gold: Celebrating National Wattle Day

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.

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Citizen science: Discover a hobby that’s engaging and educational

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.

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Fact file: Preventing the spread of deadly cinnamon fungus

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.

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Novel weed control method employed on Lord Howe Island

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.

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Manual maintenance: Sun gloves

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.

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Harper’s ‘The Ways of the Bushwalker’ reviewed

Michele Kohout breaks down a book that has become something of a bible for local bushwalking enthusiasts.

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Orange hawkweed: A cautionary tale in alpine conservation

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.

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Nature calls: Ezygonow’s waste disposal products

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?

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Lethal lightning – A field guide for bushwalkers

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.

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School of Ants – a citizen science project

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.

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Alpine huts and invasive weeds – study

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.

Michele Kohout

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