by EcoGipps | Feb 6, 2021 | Feral species control
An important pillar of our conservation work at EcoGipps is the management of introduced feral animals. Deer species are widely distributed across the globe, and are native to all continents except Australia and Antarctica. Deer were introduced to Australia in the...
by EcoGipps | Nov 20, 2020 | Icon and significant species
The platypus is endemic to Eastern and Southern Australia and can be found in streams, rivers, mountain lakes, farm dams, and even urban waterways. There is mounting evidence that platypus numbers are decreasing due to factors such as climate change, introduced...
by EcoGipps | Aug 28, 2020 | Landscape restoration
EcoGipps has commenced an eco-thinning project. What exactly is eco-thinning, and why is it useful? ‘Thinning’ refers to the selective removal of trees, primarily undertaken to improve the growth rate or health of the remaining trees. This practice has...
by EcoGipps | Aug 14, 2020 | Icon and significant species
Over 120 bird species have been spotted in and around EcoGipps, from a possible 272 species local to the area. We are always on the lookout for both new and familiar birds. EcoGipps is particularly excited to make sightings of Swift Parrots, a prattle of these...
