FriendsofIramoo

Looking after Three Urban Grasslands in Melb's West. Interested in Sustainability, Ecology, Restoration, Social Justice, Community Conservation and Research.

[Plantlife @Love_plants]

look down for (carbon) lockdown

Permanent grasslands hold about 1/3 Earth’s terrestrial carbon, meaning they simply cannot be overlooked when we talk about #climatechange

https://t.co/ruGYBdh6uo

#ClimateEmergency
#COP26 #ClimateCrisis #TogetherForOurPlanet #COP26Glasgow

[The Hon. Matt Kean @honmattkean]

Great news we found a new frog 🐸 who lives up north. This tiny little guy carries his young in his “hip pocket” or pouch and yes it’s dad that takes care of the tadpoles! We declared an asset of intergenerational significance to protect him and his babies forever.

[Greg Vann @GregVann]

But it’s not safe for kids to ride on the road… oh wait!

[Forrest Fleischman @ForrestFleisch1]

In the last week I've started to receive inquiries from people running tree planting programs wanting my help. I am suggesting that they shut down their programs. Here I will explain why:

[Environment Protection Authority Victoria @VicGovEPA]

Running a landfill or recycling business? You’ll need a new licence, permit or registration under the new Environment Protection Act. Apply by 1 October.

Check the EPA website for instructions and application forms. https://t.co/xSS0BnrMjD

[Michael Whitehead @Mikey_Whitehead]

Construction temporarily loses its tea room privileges and they stop traffic.

Universities lose 40,000 jobs and some conversation articles are written.

https://t.co/J2tcdBxERo

[Prof. Euan Ritchie (@euanritchie.bsky.social) @EuanRitchie1]

"These patches & strips...have disproportionate conservation value...They represent the last vestiges of once-expansive tracts of woodland & forests, long lost to the chainsaw or plough" https://t.co/1qkdxutZml @blinkybenjy @scidocmartin @TheBeeEcologist @megcevans @CratesRoss

[Zoos Victoria @ZoosVictoria]

Today, we are thrilled to share that the Eastern Barred Bandicoot has been reclassified from Extinct in the Wild to Endangered. This has been 30 years in the making and is a first for an Australian threatened species. We couldn't be more proud! Watch: https://t.co/nNC4aMKsiK

[FriendsofIramoo @FriendsofIramoo]

@jmoylan2 Because it’s not our responsibility it’s #someoneelses #notmine

[FriendsofIramoo @FriendsofIramoo]

@bencourtice Deepest sympathies Ben 💚

[Jason Thompson @DrJ_Thompson]

So today is tough. But you did well, Victorians. You fought valiantly againt a swarm of enemies.

And in case you are reading this;
1 - You're a good person.
2 - Your future is bright
3 - The real world - with all it's joy and wonder - will be back again soon.

[Global Youth Biodiversity Network (GYBN) @GYBN_CBD]

Planning to go to the #IUCNcongress? Join our interactive #networking event: "A Network for #Nature: connecting young professionals towards a shared future"

🗓️5 Sept, 3.30pm-5pm
#YouthOasis Exhibition space

Register here: https://t.co/zrBcDkZqgY

[FriendsofIramoo @FriendsofIramoo]

@JWhiteWildlife 💚💚💚

[Murray LLS Enviro @MLLSEnviro]

The plains-wanderer needs you!
We have a 🤩 opportunity for you to be part of a team bringing the critically endangered Plains-Wanderer back from the brink in the Murray region. 3 days/week until 30 June 2023. Applications close 12 Sept.
https://t.co/1CNavXWVU2
📸 David Parker

[Fern Hames @fernhames]

Thrilled to announce my new role: Director of the Arthur Rylah Institute for Environmental Research, @DELWP_Vic. I am hugely proud of ARI's 'Science That Matters' & know our brilliant team will play key roles in addressing the enviro-challenges ahead & people-nature opportunities

[FriendsofIramoo @FriendsofIramoo]

Wonderful video on the Spiny Rice-flower recovery team! Shows that with collaboration and continuous improvement salvage and translocation can work!

@BrimbankCouncil @wombatnatter @BiosisAU
@BrimbankLeader @LilyDAmbrosioMP https://t.co/SXxRdRuBeE via @YouTube

[Jamie Henn @jamieclimate]

Never forget that we had all the scientific evidence we needed to act on global warming over 40 years ago, but the fossil fuel industry spent millions to spread disinformation and block climate action.

Global warming isn’t a tragedy, it’s a crime.

[FriendsofIramoo @FriendsofIramoo]

@cooke_ben12 Highlight that most people naturally care about the environment but don’t know how their skill set can assist make time to meet with Engineers, IT staff, HR staff, Marketing & Comms, compliance people, anyone - work out how you can help them, help you, help the environment.

[FriendsofIramoo @FriendsofIramoo]

@cooke_ben12 Recommend to review the new book ‘hope is a verb’ it’s a great summary of how active hope is so important for wellbeing. Being able to tell a hopeful story is also a great way to sell what you want to people who may not be naturally aligned.