Invasive weeds worse than climate change
The spread of pesky weeds across the nation, from gardens to deserts, is having a profound effect on native flora.
Tag: plantlife
Wildflowers of the Pilbara
Take a journey through the vastness of the Pilbara to discover its beautiful wildflowers.
On This Day
On this day: Centenary of Wattle Day
The first day of spring is the little-known but uniquely Australian celebration – National Wattle Day.
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Central Australia wildflowers on display
Photos taken over 60 years ago are the earliest colour images of Central Australian wildflowers.
Biodiversity
Pay the tropics to reverse deforestation
Australian conservationist William Lawrence says there’s an easy way to stop the razing of the rainforests.
Seed seekers bank on success
Roughly a quarter of all the world’s plant species face the threat of extinction and scientists are working hard to preserve the future of our nation’s flora.
‘Extinct’ waterlily back from the dead
The world’s smallest waterlily is flourishing in captivity after it was found to be extinct in the wild in 2008.
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River red gums gain new protection
100,000 hectares of river red gum forests will now be protected under NSW government legislation.
History & Culture
200-year-old prints return to Australia
Early impressions of Australia’s natural world are shrouded in history and mystery.
An illustrated guide to Australia’s gum blossoms
Colour explodes like festive fireworks from these Australian icons.