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Fw: [enviroweeds] Press Release: HELPING BIRDS DO THE RIGHT THING

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Subject: Fw: [enviroweeds] Press Release: HELPING BIRDS DO THE RIGHT THING
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Date: Wed, 19 Oct 2005 09:27:31 +1000
More interesting than the birds I've seen recently!

Michael Norris

"HELPING BIRDS DO THE RIGHT THING

Australia's beloved native birds are unwittingly playing a lead role in the destruction of their own landscape - by helping to spread the green plague of invasive plants introduced by people.

But, after studying the problem closely, researchers in the CRC for Australian Weed Management Dr Carl Gosper and Dr Gabrielle Vivian-Smith, believe it is possible to help birds do the right thing - and assist in
restoring native vegetation......"

Full text at:
http://www.weeds.crc.org.au/publications/media.html

A close up picture of bird with fruit in beak available from the CRC's
Jackie Watts, ph 08 8303 6742, email 

It show's a silvereye with fruit from a small-leaved privet
(Ligustrum sinense). Photo: Nevil Lazarus.

Congratulations again Nevil!

Michael Norris


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