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Monitoring Boorangoora Beach
At the end of November 2012 the Fraser Island Defenders Organization installed monitoring poles in ten locations to measure the depth and rate of sediment accumulation, mainly as a result of road run-off. (more…)
A Colourful Fraser Island
David Anderson, Fraser Island Association
In numerous attempts to “sell” the idea of Fraser Island native plants to replace exotics in gardens around Eurong, I have been met with the same plea from a number of land owners: “Can we get plants with colour?” (more…)
FINIA-FIDO Caring for Country Weeding Trip Report
Michael Lowe
Through nothing less than luck, FIDO’s weed replacement team spent a relatively dry week operating in Eurong township from Feb 03-09 in between two significant wet weather events. The breif repreive in rainy skies allowed the team to continue the valuable work of removing weed species from around Eurong township, the resort and Second Valley. (more…)
Shorebird Monitoring
Dorothy Pashniak
Shorebird monitoring can be both fascinating and frustrating. The fascination happens during summer when there are thousands of birds to watch, photograph, and count. By the end of summer I usually have a list of questions that will take a while for which to find answers – and then the birds are gone on their northern migration. This is the start of the period of frustration.
Sandy Cape Lighthouse
Erosion caused by recent severe low Oswald at Sandy Cape lighthouse gate.
Don & Lesley Bradley – Sandy Cape Lighthouse Conservation Association
A new look for Eurong
Smiley has reasons to smile after the Butchulla boys helped FIDO relocate the Eurong sign shelter for weeds and community notices.
John Sinclair – Fraser Island Defenders Organisation
The spirit of cooperation between the FINIA partners was well demonstrated when an enthusiastic team of indigenous, QPWS and heavy machinery assisted FIDO to relocate the sign shelter at Eurong from beside a walking track no longer used to to a very prominent site adjacent to the public toilet block at Eurong where it is expected to have a much greater impact.
Monitoring roads sediment depositions
These monitoring sites currently allow only photo monitoring and measuring the depth of sand accumulated at the base of the posts
John Sinclair – Fraser Island Defenders Organisation
FIDO initiated another monitoring project in November to assess the volume and impact of sediment movement resulting from road movement on Fraser Island. This project that has
been undertaken with support of the Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service has so far established 10 monitoring sites.
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FINIA Monitoring Project
Boorangoora Site 1 is unobtrusively placed and can capture a significant section of the beach
John Sinclair – FIDO
In late November 2012 FIDO installed several monitoring posts on the island. Four large photo monitoring posts have been set up at Lake McKenzie (Boorangoora) to enable visual monitoring of the beach and its use as well as the state of the beach over the years.
Happy Valley Xmas
The 2012 Xmas get together at Happy Valley was a great opportunity to catch up and reflect on the year that was 2012. Thanks to Steve for providing the venue and his staff for their assistance. Thanks also to associate members who assisted on the day. Invited guests comprised 21 QPWS staff and 31 partnership members, volunteers and family. It was a great opportunity for all to mingle while enjoying great food and drinks. Nursery plants and brochures were on offer and readily taken up by members.
Introducing the new QPWS Community Engagement Ranger
Ian Webb, Community Engagement Ranger, Fraser Island
First let me recognise the great ground work that Alana and Lou put into this position. If have not had the pleasure of meeting all of the FINIA members but it is already clear that the dedication by Alana and Lou to forge partnerships, support the FINIA values and promote and participate in the alternative endemic plant program has been well received and appreciated by FINIA members.
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