Category: Wetland ecology

This video was made by one of our project partners, Northern Tablelands Local Land Services, and features one of our team members, Dr John Hunter. The video explores the important ecological role of upland wetlands, the threats they face, and why fire can be so damaging to these unique ecosystems. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zcSUQeF3qIs

(This article was originally published in The Armidale Express 13 May 2020) Have you ever noticed large, shallow wetlands scattered around the New England Tablelands? They cycle through wet and dry phases over time. Often a turtle can be seen fleeing towards them on a rainy day, or waterbirds will visit when they are inundated. … Continue reading Climate Matters: Dynamic Lagoons

Many people think wetlands are swamps or ponds that die when dry. But unlike many places worldwide, most Australian wetlands have natural wet-dry cycles, with dry spells that can last for decades. Dry phases are necessary for the life cycle of the wetland itself, as well as for many of the plants and animals that … Continue reading Why a wetland might not be wet