5+ hour, 45+ min ago   (233+ words) Transitioning an ageing perennial forage seed stand into annual cropping can be difficult, particularly when the original crop persists or weeds establish after termination. Preliminary Canadian research suggests cover crops could help by suppressing regrowth and weeds, retaining biomass and…...

4+ day, 20+ hour ago   (221+ words) About a year ago, community and Council came together in Chadstone's Kelly Street for a big day of planting aimed at increasing the beauty of the area, improving its biodiversity and stopping the illegal rubbish dumping that had been occurring....

5+ day, 2+ hour ago   (282+ words) This planting season, our tree maintenance team will plant more than 2,500 new trees across our local parks, reserves, wetlands and streets to help grow a greener, healthier and more liveable Knox. Tree planting season takes place every year between April…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (211+ words) Brown University students updated a census of rare plants as part of a summer internship organized by the Brown University Herbarium and the Rhode Island Natural History Survey. PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] - The students were not lost - but given the cryptic,…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (312+ words) Residents are encouraged to nominate names that celebrate Casey's people, history, culture, helping shape the future identity of our growing city, following Council's endorsement of the 2026-2029 Forward Works Program for Naming and Registration of Council-Owned Reserves and Community Facilities. The…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (212+ words) In a shining example of neighbourhood teamwork, Council joined forces with several community groups to plant more than 8,000 trees, shrubs and plants to mark this year's National Tree Day. This year marked the 30th anniversary of Planet Ark's National Tree Day....

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (181+ words) The Cook Labor Government has welcomed environmental scientist Dr Renee Young as Chair of the Soil and Land Conservation Council. Dr Young brings a substantial knowledge of Council's advisory role on soil and land conservation in WA, having contributed as…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (333+ words) A recent study by MSU entomologists Jen Roedel, Karma Thomas and Zsofia Szendrei found that urban growers' use of pollinator management practices is driven more by access to educational resources, labor and other farming supports than by demographics or the…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago   (481+ words) How Fruit-Eating Shaped the Evolution of Manakins Using comparative genomic analyses of five manakin species, the researchers investigated how genetic changes may have contributed to the evolution of fruit-eating and elaborate courtship traits. They also conducted laboratory experiments and evolutionary…...

1+ mon, 4+ day ago   (187+ words) Experienced genealogists and researchers will share tips and insights to help people uncover their family history at the Kingston Butter Factory Cultural Precinct next month. As part of Queensland Family History Month, the Family History Mini Fair will run from…...