Monthly Archives: July 2017
Rabbit Control Continues in Eurobodalla
The Eurobodalla Shire’s Environment Team are commended for their efforts to reduce the numbers of rabbits across the Shire. Rabbit warrens have been destroyed and fumigated in Tuross, Long Beach and South Durras. The new Korean strain of Calcivirus (RHDV-K5) … Continue reading
Posted in 2017, Pests, Rabbits
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Propping Up a Potential Dead Asset – The Closure/Sale of the Heyfield Timber Mill
A salutary lesson in timber resource management Gippsland in Victoria is still reeling from the loss of hundreds of jobs following the closure of the Hazelwood Power Station. And then months later the largest hardwood sawmill in Australia, also based … Continue reading
Posted in 2017, Forests and Forestry
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Concerned Community Members Find Endangered Greater Gliders, and Vulnerable Yellow-bellied Gliders in the Mogo State Forest
Since the logging operation commenced, volunteer members of the community have been surveying the Mogo Forest, searching for fauna that would be adversely affected by the logging activities. They were also noting the presence of habitat and feed trees. The … Continue reading
Posted in 2017, Forests and Forestry
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Forest Logging Debate Erupts in Eurobodalla
For many years there have been many environmental battles to reduce or halt the logging of State Forests on the South Coast of NSW. They have never ended. The campaigns have been run by dedicated members of the community particularly … Continue reading
Posted in 2017, Forests and Forestry
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Obituary – Martyn Phillips – 1947 – 2017
In May this year I notified Coastwatchers members of the death of Martyn Phillips, a long serving member of the Association and an extremely capable past President. Martyn died after losing his second battle with cancer. Martyn had a critical … Continue reading
Posted in 2017, WHAT WE DO
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Farewell to Maureen and Jim Baker
The Association has farewelled two of its greatest supporters and environmental warriors, with the departure of Maureen and Jim Baker in early July, moving closer to Sydney to be nearer to their family. Maureen and Jim have been members of … Continue reading
Posted in 2017, WHAT WE DO
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CEMAC Report July 7th 2017
To date there has been no update on the new coastal management legislation. The following information is on the Planning website: Thank you to all who have taken the time to provide feedback on various aspects of the coastal reform … Continue reading
Posted in 2017, Coastal Management
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