FROGS: Children are fascinated by frogs and these creatures are an excellent means of teaching children about the fragile nature of the ecosystem . Many schools around Tasmania take their classes on field trips to observe frogs in their natural habitat,and then go back to the classroom and produce web pages such as MEANDER PRIMARY
Australia has at least 180 species of native frogs - more are still being found.
Many native frog species need trees as an important part of their habitat.
Frogs in wetlands are an important food source for waterbirds,snakes,fishes and other animals.
About 50 species are known as treefrogs.
Tadpoles are herbivores,they graze on algae while adult frogs feed mainly on insects,insect larvae & other small animals.
Frogs can be economically useful in helping to control pest insects.
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REPTILES: Australia has over 650 native reptile species,
more than most other continents,they include goannas,
skinks,
dragon lizards,
geckos & snakes. LANDCARE The last decade of the 1900's was The Decade of Landcare.
During that time we've learnt a lot and achieved much.
Unfortunately problems such as : SALINITY
: WEEDS
: ACID SOIL
still affect large areas of Australia
Other concerns are still ever present including
: THREATS TO NATIVE PLANTS & ANIMALS
: WATER QUALITY
& the absence of a current strategy on waste management & recycling.
We must work towards long term social , economic & environmental benefits for all Australians from our natural resources.
THINGS YOU CAN DO
JOIN OR CONTACT : LANDCARE
GREENING AUSTRALIA
AUSTRALIAN TRUST FOR CONSERVATION VOLUNTEERS
THREATENED SPECIES NETWORK
UNDERSTOREY NETWORK
ENVIRONMENT CENTRE
Or other conservation project to find out about what on ground works in your area require assistance.
Projects could include revegetation projects , tree
plantings , seed collections or weed control.
You could also create a habitat for native animals in your garden by planting local native species and adding logs and rocks for shelter.
Always leave dead wood in the bush as dead trees provide a home for birds & animals
Use pesticides & herbicides sparingly - birds, frogs & reptiles may die if they feed on insects sprayed with pesticides.
Dispose of garden waste carefully - if dumped in the bush they very likely will introduce or spread weeds
WEEDBUSTER WEEK is on around Australia every October.
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