Hi Jennifer I've read an interesting article, written in 1989, about 'herd behaviour'. You are probably aware of the piece anyway, but just in case I thought I'd mention it. Here's a section that looks like it relates to current controveries, even … [Read more...] about Herd Behaviour
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To Burn or Graze
There has been a bit written at this site about the importance of burning landscapes including comment from David Ward in WA that: "I have recently developed geometric evidence that frequent burning is the only (repeat only), way to maintain a … [Read more...] about To Burn or Graze
Greenpeace Accounts for 2004
I was surprised to read The Melbourne's Age newspaper describe Greenpeace as an 'eco-fascist concern': Multinational stunt outfit Greenpeace Australia Pacific saw its supporter base decline and fund- raising costs blow out in calendar 2004. … [Read more...] about Greenpeace Accounts for 2004
On Government Departments
"The trouble, at least on the surface, seems that any government department would rather spend a dollar on simulation than a dime on in-service testing, and the simulation frequently misses vital points while stressing irrelevancies." ... from a … [Read more...] about On Government Departments
Cubbie Hole
Paul Sheehan writing in today's Sydney Morning Herald blames the Queensland National Party for Cubbie Station and the water it holes up. Water that goes to grow cotton in Queensland instead of sheep in NSW. Sheehan writes: "The Sinkhole, for … [Read more...] about Cubbie Hole
The Price of Woodchip
On Saturday I attended a conference at the State Library of New South Wales sponsored by the Independent Scholars Association of Australia, NSW Chapter, entitled "Looking for Forests, Seeing Trees: A Continent at Risk". Senator Bob Brown of the … [Read more...] about The Price of Woodchip