Dingo Mountain nest boxes a boost for wildlife
- Apr 23
- 2 min read
In an innovative effort to support local wildlife, the Dingo Mountain area is set to
benefit from the installation of new habitat nest boxes designed to enhance the survival of native species. This initiative, a collaboration between Crows Nest Environmental Ltd (CNE) and Lockyer Uplands Catchments Inc. (LUCI), is part of the broader Bunyas to Border (B2B) research project focused on biodiversity and habitat connectivity across the region.
On June 20 and 21, a team of experienced tree-climbing ecologists from Habitat Innovation were onsite at Dingo Mountain to install seven trail cameras and twelve nest boxes specifically
designed for Greater Gliders.
These installations are essential for monitoring and supporting these threatened species.
While on site, the Habitat Innovation team also installed an additional four habitat nest boxes and four tree hollow augmentations as part of CNE’s initiative to promote Dingo Mountain as a flora and fauna research area for the long-term survival of the Crows Nest regional ecosystem.
The additional eight installations are designed to accommodate sugar gliders, squirrel gliders, brush-tailed phascogales, common ringtail and brushtail possums, and various bird species.
Baden Brown, Chair of Crows Nest Environmental Ltd, expressed his enthusiasm: “Our goal is to create a sustainable and thriving environment for the diverse species that call Dingo Mountain home.
This project is a testament to the power of community collaboration and innovative conservation practices.
We are proud to be part of this important work.”
Next month, CNE will release an extensive Scientific Report on the existing flora and fauna
of Dingo Mountain. This study, undertaken by LeafTail Environment over 18 months, provides crucial baseline data that will inform future conservation
efforts.
The Bunyas to Borders initiative, led by LUCI, is one of a series of Koala Climate Corridors supported through a partnership between Great Eastern Ranges and IFAW, aiming to help wildlife adapt and communities build resilience to climate change.
For details on the project and to stay updated on the Glider Nest Box research, visit the Lockyer Uplands Catchments Inc. website or follow their Facebook page.
