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Invasive Species in the Ballina Shire
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Invasive Species in the Ballina Shire

We all experience at various levels pesky invasive species in the beautiful Ballina Shire environment, whether it be Asian gekkos, Indian miners, hares/rabbits, cane toads, cats or weeds such as camphor laurel, golden rain shower tree, privet, lantana, mother of millions, Singapore daisy – to name a few. 

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WEEDS, WEEDS, everywhere are WEEDS, blocking out the scenery, breaking my mind…
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WEEDS, WEEDS, everywhere are WEEDS, blocking out the scenery, breaking my mind…

Home gardeners and rainforest restorers are constantly battling the invasion of weeds. And, with the warm weather not only have our trees and plants thrived but also the dreaded weeds. Whilst we are constantly doing battle with weed removal it is ever so satisfying to look back after a good session to see the beauty of the plants without the smothering weeds. 

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Protecting Our Backyard: BES Response to Ballina Council’s Biodiversity Offset Policy
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Protecting Our Backyard: BES Response to Ballina Council’s Biodiversity Offset Policy

The Ballina Environment Society (BES) recently shared feedback with Council regarding updates to the Biodiversity Offset Policy. While we applaud the move toward stronger environmental protections, we believe there is critical work still to be done—specifically regarding cumulative impacts.

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