At Naturelinks we are lucky to work in some great ecosystems including grasslands. As many of you know, grasslands have an incredible amount of biodiversity and plant gems (Photos below: Pimelea spinosa (classified as endangered) and Eryngium ovinum), but unfortunately grasslands are some of the most undervalued ecosystems. “Grasslands: Biodiversity of south-eastern Australia”:  is an amazing resource for those interested in gaining a better understanding of the diversity, distribution and information on the various grasslands that … Read More

Eichhornia crassipes Highlighted in the latest newsletter of Weed Spotters is one of the world’s most invasive aquatic weeds – Water hyacinth. Native to South America, the water hyacinth was brought over as an ornamental plant to Australia in 1890s. It has now costed billions of dollars yearly to control as it infests freshwater bodies across the globe.  Water hyacinth are characterised by their swollen, air-filled stem that helps maintain buoyancy in the water; large attractive mauve flowers, that have a … Read More