Biosecurity Alert:  Asian geckos and native reptiles

Biosecurity Alert: Asian geckos and native reptiles

NICA member Roger Kelly found a sluggish Asian gecko with several skin swellings and sent photos to Dr Karrie Rose, a veterinary pathologist at Taronga Zoo, who specialises in diseases of wildlife. He is asking Urban Wildlife Gardens members to let him know of any sick geckos or lizards of any sort, especially if they have skin lumps or ulcers or head swellings. Contact details in this post.

UWG into the future

UWG into the future

Good news for the future of the Urban Wildlife Gardens Program with Noosa Councillors approving NICA’s application for modest funding to continue the program into 2021. The continuation of the program, implemented and managed by NICA, will engage the urban community living in the Noosa Biosphere Reserve, helping them undertake activities which enhance wildlife habitats in their gardens.

Urban Wildlife Gardens Launch 21-9-19

The launch of this new NICA project is happening on Saturday 21st September.  A community engagement programme providing a resource and service for urban landowners wishing to create native gardens that will increase biodiversity values on the property.  The launch...