Photography and insights from Big Scub Landcare member Stephanie and Leo Lymburner. In 1968 Di Mercer acquired a piece of...
On March 28, 2022March 28, 2022
On January 30, 2022January 30, 2022
Adventuring in the Big Scrub
A contribution from Big Scrub Landcare Projects Manager, Renee Borrow. It had been on my wish-list to do for a...
On January 25, 2022November 4, 2022
Who said that? The origins of the ‘Big Scrub’ names you hear today
A contribution from Big Scrub Landcare member Ken Dorey. I’ve always been a little disappointed that European settlers didn’t come...
On December 14, 2021April 20, 2022
Hayters Hill Nature Reserve duplicated across neighbouring St Helena slopes
Along the Byron Bay-facing ridge of St Helena escarpment – the steep hillside which timbergetters once used to launch giant...
On December 9, 2021April 20, 2022
End of Year Update: Progress Returns and Funding Flows for Science Saving Rainforests Program
As another turbulent year draws to a close, Big Scrub Landcare paused to hold its AGM on Sunday, reflecting on...
On November 4, 2021January 30, 2022
Vale Julian Lymburner, bush regenerator and pioneering member of Big Scrub Landcare
InNewsByChris Byrne
It’s with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of Julian Lymburner, a long-term Big Scrub Landcare...
On November 3, 2021April 20, 2022
New Projects Manager appointment at Big Scrub Landcare
InNewsByChris Byrne
Big Scrub Landcare’s President Dr Tony Parkes AO today announced the appointment of Renee Borrow as Projects Manager. Renee is...
On October 29, 2021April 20, 2022
Where the rainforest meets the Cape: Inside the old-growth remnants of Hayters Hill
InNewsByChris Byrne
A contribution from Big Scrub Landcare member Dan Scott. Original version of story published in the Byron Echo. From the...
On October 25, 2021April 20, 2022
The Song of the Forests
InNewsByChris Byrne
A contribution from Big Scrub Landcare member, Ken Dorey. Photo by Iain Stych. In a recent blog post, I featured...
On October 25, 2021January 30, 2022
‘The forest floor is covered in fruit’: Bumper year for Black Apples
InNewsByChris Byrne
Black Apple (Planchonella australis) is one of the largest bush tucker foods in the Big Scrub. A member of the...