Sustainable Lifestyle Support Group

 

 

Publications

 

Wildlife Friendly Gardens

Living sustainably means living within critical limits and one of those is doing little damage to the local ecosystems – to the local indigenous fauna and flora – for biodiversity and ecological reasons. 

Many of our native birds and animals, including rare and endangered species, are to be found on privately owned land - and they rely on this land for their food, shelter and survival. So what you do as a householder can affect the wildlife and plants in your area – and whether our native birds and animals survive can be up to you.

No matter how small or urban an area, your garden can help by acting as a part of a green corridor for the wildlife, and provide a refuge for some of our native plants and wildlife. Check out  “How to create a wildlife friendly garden”...more

The drought, water restrictions and our wildlife

Currently many, many towns are on water restrictions and with the greenhouse effect it is liable to get worse. …. But many species of wildlife are also badly affected by our actions, and they desperately need water. Here’s ways to save water and still help the wildlife. ...more

 

Making a wildlife friendly, native landscaped frogpond

All wildlife needs water – but the water is drying up. Instead create a wildlife friendly frogpond that will add to the beauty, value and sustainable importance of your home. ...more

 

For more information on growing your own fruit and vegetables and gardening with wildlife

One of the fairest, most realistic and inspirational tales of growing your own fruit and vegetables and gardening with wildlife is Jackie French’s article “Farming with wildlife” at http://www.jackiefrench.com/tithe.html

 

Gifts; cards and gift-wrapping ideas

Want an idea for an environmentally friendly gift, or a more sustainable style of card and present wrapping? There are plenty of ideas in “How to have a green, environmentally friendly Christmas” ..more

 

Worried about what’s happening in your area and would like to do something?

“Anyone Can” a guide to starting an environmental group and winning a campaign” at the Queensland Conservation Council can help you. Find it at http://www.qccqld.org.au/files/anyone_can.pdf