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Greater Sydney canopy: local losses behind an overall gain
The official 2019–2022 figures show a modest overall canopy gain and large local declines, with important limits on the comparison.
Helping wildlife through hot days
Prepare clean water and shade, avoid disturbing resting animals, and recognise when hot-weather wildlife needs expert help.
Blue-tongue lizards in gardens: leave them at home
A blue-tongue in the garden usually needs space, shelter and protection from pets, rather than a move to somewhere else.
Fruit-tree netting without trapping wildlife
Protect ripening fruit with small-mesh netting fitted securely, and know when an entangled animal needs professional help.
Artificial turf: what it costs wildlife
Fake grass looks tidy, but it offers little to the soil life, insects and birds that depend on green spaces, and it sheds plastic. Here's what we know.
Found a baby bird? When to help and when to leave it
Spring brings young birds to backyards across Australia. Here's how to tell whether a bird on the ground needs help, and what to do if it does.
Magpie swooping: separating fact from fear
Most magpies never swoop at people, and the few that do are protecting their chicks for a few weeks. Here's what the research says about swooping season.
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