News
Daintree handed back to traditional owners
The Queensland government will hand back the Daintree rainforest and three other national parks to the Eastern Kuku Yalanji people.
Tag: rainforest
Wildlife
Jungle royalty: the enigmatic cassowary
Australia’s cassowaries aren’t as rare as we thought but there’s still much to discover about these enigmatic rainforest birds.
Destinations
Splendid protection
Kept safe by a quarter of a century of World Heritage listing, the Gondwana Rainforests of Australia are an unparalleled glimpse into an ancient wilderness.
Science & Environment
The Amazon is on fire: here are 5 things you need to know
The fires raging in the Amazon rainforest are so extensive that you can now see them from space.
Science & Environment
Fires raging in the Amazon rainforest can now be seen from space
NASA satellite imagery has captured a river of smoke spreading across South America.
News
Scientists race to record rare species from QLD rainforests as impacts of climate change set in
The rare plant species of Queensland’s high altitude rainforests are under threat from climate change, prompting scientists to record what they can, while they can.
Reader Photos
Chalahn Falls, Lamington National Park
The moss-covered splendour of Chalahn Falls is worth the trek through lush rainforest
Destinations
Corinna wilderness experience, Tasmania
A remote settlement on the banks of a primitive river allows you to unlock the secrets of Tasmania’s wild west coast and explore the heart of the Tarkine rainforest
Destinations
Bringing Borneo back
Despite continued logging and smothering palm oil plantations, a small group of dedicated people are fighting to save Borneo’s wildlife
Destinations
Tamborine National Park, QLD
A weekend on the Gold Coast might conjure thoughts of glitzy beaches and touristy theme parks, but there’s plenty to embrace as a nature-lover as well.