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In the late 1990’s, a scientific ‘pig-exclosure’ project was established in the Cape Tribulation section of the Daintree National Park. The project involved the construction of an 80 metre square fence, anchored aggressively to the ground with steel trimmer bar and pegs. The site selection encompassed much of the very restricted, endangered and previously studied laurel, Endiandra cooperana. (more…)
The Australian Rainforest Foundation (ARF) has thrown a cat amongst the pigeons, by lodging twenty-two applications for compensation (more…)
On the 7th May 2000, the (then) Minister for Mines and Energy authorised an amended electricity policy for the area north of the Daintree River and without any right of appeal, the extension of mains electricity supply was opposed and, as an alternative, the use of stand-alone power systems was to be supported.
A stand-alone power system (by way of definition) (more…)
Douglas Shire Council (DSC) has authorised the public release of its Blue Hole Reserve draft Management Plan, which aims to create a reserve for community purposes at a site of global environmental and cultural heritage significance, at the centre of the Daintree Cape Tribulation rainforest.
The underlying objective, it would seem, (more…)
This blue-coloured pool (depicted above as it was 1995) is a World Heritage treasure of exceptional beauty situated in a sharp curve of Cooper Creek at the base of Thornton Peak.
Australia’s international obligation to protect and conserve this site (more…)