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“In terms of biological activity, a lawn is the least productive of our plantings, yet it is the default landscaping practice in most spaces.”

Doug Tallamy, entomologist, ecologist and conservationist

RESOURCES

Photo Gallery from Book

A small portfolio of images from the book

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"Backyards for Biodiversity SEQ" by Ken Cross and John Birbeck

Reasons and suggestions for improving urban biodiversity within SEQ - free downloadable PDF's

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Participating Native Nurseries

These nurseries will provide two free tubes for new members. They all sell a great variety of local native plants. PLEASE support them!

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Recommended Texts

Blogs detailing resources that you need to increase your local knowledge of biodiversity

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Landscapers for Biodiversity

Landscapers and gardeners who are enthusiastic to use local native plants in their landscaping projects. Waant a biodiversity make-over? This is where you can look!

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    Backyards for Biodiversity SEQ by Ken Cross and John Birbeck

    Here is the text, 

    Complete Contents

     

    Preface p1

    Ch 1 - Introduction P5

    Ch 2 – Biodiversity and Backyards p9

    Ch 3 – Local Native plants p13

    Ch 4 – Lose the Weeds p35

    Ch 5 – Lose the lawn p41

    Ch 6 – Backyards for Bees, Butterflies, Bugs and Beetles p51

    Ch 7 – Backyards for Birds p69 

    Ch 8 – Backyards for Frogs p87 

    Ch 9 – Backyards for Bats, Rats and marsupials p97

    Ch 10 – Backyards for Lizards and Snakes p109

    Ch 11 – Embrace some Mess p113

    Ch 12 – Grow some Food p115

    Ch 13 – Native Food Plants p117

    Ch 14 – Control Pets and Pests / Avoid Chemicals p121

    Ch 15 – Designing a Biodiverse Backyard p129 

    Ch 16 – Celebrate the Nature p135

    Ch 17 – The Kaufman Challenge p139 

    Ch 18 – Cities for Nature p145 

    Ch 19 - SEQ Backyards for Biodiversity P153


    First Review Comments

      

    Backyards for Biodiversity SEQ Inc This is fantastic! Thank you! We are in the process of getting rid of some lawn in favour of more native garden. 

    Wow looks fantastic what a great effort by you and John. A wonderful resource.

    Wow fantastic. Thank you everyone for hard work involved 

    Wow this is an amazing resource you have created Ken Cross I can’t wait to read it more deeply

    Nice Ken! Super creative title. We’ll download it ASAP 

    Highly recommended reading it's excellent

    Thank you for sharing, what a great resource! 

    Wow, this is great. I've just downloaded and saved this and am looking forward to reading it. First impression ~~~~ impressive

    Love this!

    Awesome work, Ken

    Brilliant thanks very much


    Contents, Preface and Introduction (pdf)Download
    Local Native Plants (pdf)Download
    Lose the Weeds Lose the Lawn (pdf)Download
    Backyards for Bees, Butterflies, Bugs and Beetles (pdf)Download
    Backyards for Birds (pdf)Download
    Backyards for Frogs (pdf)Download
    Backyards for Mammals and Reptiles (pdf)Download
    Grow some Food, Control Pets and Pests (pdf)Download
    Kaufman Challenge & Cities for Nature (pdf)Download
    Backyards for Biodiversity SEQ Appendices (pdf)Download
    Ten Strategies for a biodiverse backyard (jpg)Download

    Join Us Today!

    If you have enjoyed the free booklet, please consider joining Backyards for Biodiversity! 

    Become a Member!

    participating native nurseries

    Coolum Community Native Nursery

    Noosa and District Landcare Nursery

    Coolum Community Native Nursery

     157 Warran Road, Yaroomba
    Ph: (07) 5473 9322
    Coolum Natives website
    info@coolumnatives.com .

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    Florabunda Native Nursery

    Noosa and District Landcare Nursery

    Coolum Community Native Nursery

    93-145 Diddillibah Road Woombye 

     0475581890 

    https://florabundabushcare.wordpress.com/

     florabundabushcare@bigpond.com 

    Noosa and District Landcare Nursery

    Noosa and District Landcare Nursery

    Noosa and District Landcare Nursery

     Station St, Pomona (opposite the bakery) 

     0419 377 423. 

     nursery@noosalandcare.org  

    https://noosalandcare.org/.

    Mooloolah River Landcare

    Fairhill Native Botanic Gardens and Nursery

    Noosa and District Landcare Nursery

    Holcim Site, Steve Irwin Way, Glenview
    Ph: (07) 5494 5074
    Mooloolah Waterwatch and Landcare website 

    Natives R Us

    Fairhill Native Botanic Gardens and Nursery

    Fairhill Native Botanic Gardens and Nursery


      97 Thomason Rd, Traveston  QLD  4570 

    Mobile 0429 513 553

    Email info@nativesrus.com.au

    https://nativesrus.com.au/

    Fairhill Native Botanic Gardens and Nursery

    Fairhill Native Botanic Gardens and Nursery

    Fairhill Native Botanic Gardens and Nursery

     114-132 Fairhill Road,
    Ninderry  

     07 5343 7906 

    https://www.fairhill.com.au/

     hello@fairhill.com.au 

    *FAIRHILL OFFERS MEMBERS 10% DISCOUNT OFF PLANTS!!!!!***

    Barung Landcare Nursery

    Gympie and District Landcare

    Gympie and District Landcare

     26 Porters Lane, Maleny
    Ph: (07) 5494 3151
    Barung Landcare website
    nursery@barunglandcare.org.au  

    Gympie and District Landcare

    Gympie and District Landcare

    Gympie and District Landcare

    350 Old Maryborough Road

    Araluen  QLD  4570

    07 5483 8866

    https://gympielandcare.org.au/nursery/

    https://gympielandcare.org.au/nursery-contact-form/

    BLOG POST

    Paten Park Native Nursery

    Gympie and District Landcare

    Paten Park Native Nursery

    Paten Park Native Nursery· 

    57 Paten Rd, The Gap QLD 4061

     (07) 3300 6304 

    https://ppnn.org.au/contact/

    Friends of Lagoon Creek

    Rainforest Trees & Shrubs

    Paten Park Native Nursery

     Cnr Pettigrew St and Toovey St,

     Caboolture

    Email:folcgroup@gmail.com

    Phone: 0429221189

    Facebook: Friendsoflagooncreek

    Instagram: Friendsoflagooncreek

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    Kumbartcho Nursery

    Rainforest Trees & Shrubs

    Rainforest Trees & Shrubs

      15 Bunya Pine Ct, Eatons Hill, QLD 4037 

     (07) 3264 3953 

     CommunityNurseryPR@bigpond.com 

    https://www.kumbartcho.org.au/nursery

    https://www.facebook.com/Environmental.Centre/timeline/


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    Rainforest Trees & Shrubs

    Rainforest Trees & Shrubs

    Rainforest Trees & Shrubs

    RON & PHIL 

    Phone: 0414 411 599


    * NOT A PARTICIPATING NURSERY BUT RECOMMENDED!

    NW Corner, Yandina Markets 

     Saturday Mornings. 


    **** Inexpensive Native Plants grown from seed.

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    recommended texts

    Plant Resources

    Invertebrate Resources

    Vertebrate Resources

    Visit our blog post and check out some recommended books to help you identify the plants of south east Queensland.

    Check it out here.

    Vertebrate Resources

    Invertebrate Resources

    Vertebrate Resources

    Here are some recommended references for mammals, birds, reptiles and frogs. Please check out the blog post here.

    Invertebrate Resources

    Invertebrate Resources

    Invertebrate Resources

    There are many insects in Australia that remain unidentified, however there are some groups that are very well described. Check out our blog post here to find a range of books that will help you identify some of the insects and spiders within your backyard.

    Fungi Resources

    Wildlife Gardening Resources

    Invertebrate Resources

    Some text resources are available to help you understand and identify some of the fungi in SEQ. Check out our blog post here.

    Wildlife Gardening Resources

    Wildlife Gardening Resources

    Wildlife Gardening Resources

    Our major free resource is a booklet entitled Backyards for Biodiversity SEQ written by Ken Cross and John Birbeck as a FREE PDF available as a download above on this page!

    Natural History Texts

    Wildlife Gardening Resources

    Wildlife Gardening Resources

    We love books, especially books about wildlife and nature. Please monitor our blog for reviews of natural history books - some recent plus some classics!

    Biodiversity Apps

    Interesting Youtube Videos

    Interesting Youtube Videos

    Please expect  a Blog post soon on recommendations for apps for SEQ residents.

    Interesting Youtube Videos

    Interesting Youtube Videos

    Interesting Youtube Videos

    A regular blog feature will feature reviews of videos freely available on Youtube and perhaps, from time to time, those available through other streaming sources.

    Our Blog

    Interesting Youtube Videos

    Our Blog

    Our Blog will feature a variety of articles of interest to all who value biodiversity in SEQ. Read it here.

    LANDSCAPERS FOR BIODIVERSITY

    Professional Gardeners, Landscapers and re-vegetation specialists

    Jonathan Gregory Registered Landscape Architect

     0478 141 124 

    https://www.houzz.com.au/professionals/landscape-architects-and-designers/bombax-design-pfvwau-pf~1476937411?

      Greater Brisbane Area 

    Native gardening. Weed control. Restore your block to native bush.

     0412 074 103 

    https://www.facebook.com/bushrenewalls

     michelle@bushrenewalls.com 

      Tewantin, QLD, Australia, Queensland

    Professional Gardeners, Landscapers and re-vegetation specialists

    Sean Morrow - One Earth Landscaping

     0411 312 284

    seanmorrow@bigpond.com

    https://www.oneearthlandscaping.com.au/

    Sunshine Coast area

    Dean Philpot

      0498 038 818 

     81 Flinders Parade, Scarborough QLD 4020 

    Moreton Bay Council Area

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