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Charles Robert Darwin, was an English naturalist, geologist and biologist, best known for his contributions to the science of evolution. His proposition that all species of life have descended over time from common ancestors is now widely accepted, and considered a foundational concept in science. Darwin Day is a recently instituted celebration intended to commemorate…
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Environmental management is the systematic approach to finding practical ways to reduce negative impacts on the environment. Environmental management involves being aware of the impacts that you have on the environment and how to reduce or manage that impact. This may include: Minimising the amount of vegetation cleared for a development Reducing energy consumption Reducing…
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Bushfires in Australia can impact extensive areas, cause property damage and take the lives of humans and wildlife. Since 1851, bushfires in Australia have accounted for the deaths of 800 people in Australia. This month, it has been estimated that over 1.25 billion animals have died during this ongoing Australian bushfire season. The sad statistics…
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Flora and vegetation surveys are the process of collecting data about the naturally occurring native plant life (flora) and collection of plants (vegetation) present in a particular area, usually to provide guidance for impact assessment and management planning. A flora and vegetation survey may focus on: An inventory and mapping of flora and vegetation Rare…
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It’s NAIDOC week and what a great time to get out and about in our community, celebrating and learning. Also an important time to reflect on this year’s theme: Voice, Treaty Truth and the role that all Australians have to play in honouring these actions.
Read MoreOn 28 June, the Commonwealth Department of the Environment and Energy advised that the Minister for the Environment, the Hon. Sussan Ley MP, had amended the list of threatened species and ecological communities under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999. The amendments include the new listing of 34 species and three ecological communities,…
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This week, the FVC team has been excited to welcome our new Graduate Botanist, Sam Hall. Sam has a Bachelor of Science in Botany and Conservation Biology with Honours in Botany from the University of Western Australia. He has practical experience undertaking field surveys for vegetation monitoring programs, targeted conservation-significant flora searches and general flora…
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