Biophilia is a term popularized by Harvard University myrmecologist and conservationist E.O. Wilson to describe the extent to which humans are hard-wired to need connection with nature and other forms of life. We need nature in our lives more than …

Global Biophilic Cities Network launched Read more »

In 1989, CSIRO published the report, ‘Regreening Australia: The environmental, economic and social benefits of reforestation’, a preliminary investigation into a large national program to ‘regreen Australia’ through massive reforestation and revegetation over a period of 10 to 20 years. …

Repairing and preparing Australia’s landscapes for global change: Why we must do much more Read more »

Community Environment Grants form part of the Sustainable Environment stream of the Australian Government’s Caring for our Country program. Grants of between $5000 and $50 000 (GST exclusive) are available to help community groups and organisations to contribute to the …

Caring for our Country Community Environment Grants, applications close 8 May 2013 Read more »