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Nov 7, 20231 min read
Currumbin Valley plant species project
In July 2023 Earth Learning was awarded a grant by Gold Coast Airport Community Benefit Fund to support a small grassroots initiative to...
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Mar 21, 20231 min read
Lord Howe Island closed to all nonessential visitors
"The majority of Lord Howe Island has been closed to nonessential visitors due to an outbreak of myrtle rust, a highly infectious plant...
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Feb 16, 20221 min read
New rainforest tree species discovered on Gold Coast
Earth Learning member Lui Weber has found a new species of rainforest tree on the Gold Coast. Similar to the Crystal Creek Walnut...
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Dec 5, 20211 min read
Abstract published Endiandra wongawallanensis discovery
The new species is described with notes on distribution, habitat, dispersal ecology and conservation status. The biogeographic context for b
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Oct 24, 20211 min read
Myrtle Rust Rescue Project first Ex-Situ planting
Volunteer group Earth Learning Australia's primary project at the moment is the Myrtle Rust Rescue Project, started on Nov 19, 2019. ​...
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Jun 8, 20162 min read
Paradise Riflebird | The Living Valley
Ptiloris paradiseusprecious - the Paradise Riflebird. This species is part of a group known as the Birds of Paradise, famous for ...
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May 19, 20162 min read
Durobby or Coolamon Tree | The Living Valley
The watermelon pink flowers of the Durobby or Coolamon tree, one of the Tweed’s floral emblems, is an example of the colour and ...
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May 4, 20162 min read
Alberts Lyrebird | The Living Valley
The call of this rare bird is powerful and resonant and mimics the calls of many other birds in the forest perfectly.
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Apr 6, 20162 min read
Rainforests of the Tweed | The Living Valley
When you step into the subtropical rainforests of the Tweed Valley they give the impression of mystery and great antiquity.
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Nov 3, 20111 min read
Forests of eastern Australia are the world’s newest biodiversity hotspot
Featured article from The Conversation:
Forests of eastern Australia are the world’s newest biodiversity hotspot
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