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CVA Naturewise & QPWS Scat Collection Continues
Early in July a new group of enthusiastic Conservation Volunteers Australia volunteers arrived on Fraser Island to assist QPWS with the dingo scat collection program. As part of the Naturewise program, the volunteers pay for the privilege of picking up poo— what a great way to spend your holidays! (more…)
Signage goes digital!
FINIA has led a number of communication initiatives over the years – starting with our Weed Information Shelters at Happy Valley and Eurong and the notice board at Orchid Beach. These were designed to provide a community space as well as information about some of the worst weed threats and our efforts to control them. (more…)
Fraser Island excites international interest
The latest news on Fraser Island research will be discussed at a Conference in Brisbane on 8th August to help advance the island’s case for its wider use as a natural laboratory and bring with them a global perspective.
CVA on Fraser Island
Conservation Volunteers Australia has been working on Fraser Island with different work programs in the last month. (more…)
Book your place now for September’s Fraser Island Bush Regeneration Trip!
Join FIDO for a week of weeding!
Sunday 15 September to Saturday 21 September.
Cost $200
Click Here to see a gallery from a recent FIDO Bush Regeneration trip.
This project is coordinated by Fraser Island Defenders Organisation (FIDO). It is run on a not for profit basis. All tools, accommodation, food, transport (to and from Brisbane or Sunshine Coast in 4WD vehicle) and island tours are provided.
4WD Clean-Up Fraser Island
Four Wheel Drive Queensland held their annual Fraser Island Clean-up event on Sunday 2nd June, picking up marine debris along the length of the eastern beach between Dilli Village and Orchid Beach. This year marked the twelfth event held on Fraser Island, thanks to the hard work and organisation of Four Wheel Drive Queensland with the support of QPWS. (more…)
FINIA Online
June marked a major milestone for the Fraser Island Natural Integrity Alliance with the launch of both the FINIA website and our facebook page. “Like” our facebook page to keep our community growing!
2014 Conservation Calendar Competition
CVA are very excited to be kicking off a brand new photo competition this month. Over the next month we will be asking you to get out around Australia and take photos that celebrate and represent “Conservation in Australia”, to be in the running.
Fraser Island Gallery
Sunset near Waddy Point
Fraser Island lies just off the east coast of Australia. At 122 km long, it is the largest sand island in the world. Majestic remnants of tall rainforest growing on sand and half the world’s perched freshwater dune lakes are found inland from the beach. The combination of shifting sand-dunes, tropical rainforests and lakes makes it an exceptional site.
From the UNESCO World Heritage site
Join the search for Australia’s finest feral photos!
The Invasive Animals CRC (IA CRC) are once again searching for your photographs of pest or ‘feral’ animals. They are looking for photos showing pest animals living in the wild, the damage caused by pest animals, and also photos that demonstrate the various methods that are available for pest monitoring and humane control. (more…)
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