NESP Resilient Landscapes Hub - Update
The NESP Resilient Landscape Hub team — made up of NESP researchers from James Cook University, the University of Tasmania, and four Councils in the SEQ Land for Wildlife Program — partnered with the Sunshine Coast University greater glider dog detection handler, Austin the greater glider detector, and Conservation Partnerships Program (CPP) Land for Wildlife officers. Together, they have been undertaking engagement activities and Greater Glider Dog Detection surveys as part of the project.
Landholder interviews: We are now nearing completion of interviews with participating landholders. These conversations are helping us better understand land management priorities and opportunities across the project area.
Greater glider surveys: Surveys have been carried out during the day with Austin, a specially trained Border Collie with specialised skills to sniff out greater glider and koala scats. These surveys are almost complete and will provide valuable insights into habitat use and conservation needs for these nationally threatened species.
Last week, we were excited when Austin detected greater glider scat on a Land for Wildlife property in Gilston — the first scat found by a specialised dog on a Land for Wildlife property on the Gold Coast!
Thank you to everyone who has contributed their time and knowledge so far.
Stay tuned for the next stage of the project, when we will share key findings from our upcoming iNaturalist Walk and Talk and Greater Glider Spotlighting events on the 2nd of October!
* This project is supported with funding from the Australian Government under the National Environmental Science Program.
