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Tim Low

@TimLow5

Biologist, consultant and author of Where Song Began, Feral Future, The New Nature, and another four books.

 Australia
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Joined July 2014
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We believe a YES vote from the Australian public is an important first step towards First Nations justice. Let's use this historic moment to move forward as a nation – creating a brighter future for us all 🌞 #yes23 #yestothevoice #VoteYes #VoteNo
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Federal environment minister @sussanley warns the NSW government she'll use her powers under federal environmental laws to protect the national heritage listed Australian Alps. Time for @Matt_KeanMP to act. #nswpol #auspol @terrimbutler @TSCommissioner invasives.org.au/media-relea…

Sussan Ley flags Kosciuszko feral horse action

Federal environment minister set to take action that will reduce feral horses numbers in Kosciuszko National Park.

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FARMERS OR HUNTER-GATHERERS? by Peter Sutton and Keryn Walshe continues to raise discussion surrounding the history of pre-colonial Indigenous culture. Read the full article by following this link: bit.ly/3zUWJbB
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Recent achievements on islands elsewhere indicate eradication of rats and feral cats from Norfolk Island is achievable. Felis catus is a threat to boobooks, the green parrot, golden whistler and most of the island's nesting seabirds.
Daniel Gautschi (@gautschi_daniel) profile pictureDaniel Gautschi@gautschi_daniel7 Jun 2021
While monitoring #NorfolkIslandGreenParrot nests for my PhD, I captured this footage of a chick being taken by a feral cat in #NorfolkIslandNationalPark. Thankfully the second chick fledged, but it serves as a sad reminder of the damage caused by invasive species on islands.
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A sad day for #kosciuszko. Three years today since the law passed NSW Parliament protecting feral horses and horse numbers are at record levels. The berejiklian govt has failed the national park. #nswpol smh.com.au/politics/federal/… @ReclaimKosci
‘Kosciuszko is in trouble’: call for federal intervention on feral horses

‘Kosciuszko is in trouble’: call for federal intervention on feral horses

NSW’s failure to reduce soaring feral horse numbers in Kosciuszko National Park is sparking calls for urgent intervention from the federal government.

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Prof John Woinarski says in almost all cases the most plausible explanation for the extinction of 13 more native species in Australia was predation by feral cats, though introduced foxes, habitat destruction and fire may have played a role. theguardian.com/science/2021…
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This interview has some fascinating conversation about how to see evidence of Australia’s “deep time” history within its living landscape and wildlife.
Tim Low (@TimLow5) profile pictureTim Low@TimLow512 Nov 2020
A long conversation with Caiyu about what nature means to me youtu.be/TG86gqANlx8 via @YouTube
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My commutes have been enhanced by this facinating story told by @TimLow5 🦜 Would recommend to anyone interested in the EXtRAa birdlife in 🇦🇺 #birbs #birdlife #birds
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If you're part of #Bushcare, #Landcare or look after native bushland on private property you've probably used glyphosate to control weeds. Don't miss your chance to hear @TimLow5 discuss his report Glyphosate: A Chemical to Understand. Register online: ow.ly/DTXC50DwgBe
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Australia's love affair with imported fresh flowers runs the risk of introducing deadly insect invaders into the country, warns @TimLow5 in the latest edition of our ebulletin the Feral Herald. Have a read @NSWFarmers @AUSVEG @TysonCattle! invasives.org.au/blog/pests-…
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A frightening new map just released by @nswdpi - the red shows new areas invaded by feral deer in the last four years 2016-2020. We're not doing enough to stop the spread of feral deer! Scroll to the bottom of dpi.nsw.gov.au/biosecurity/v… #nswpol
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If the global pandemic has taught us anthing, it's that biosecurity is everybody's business. CSIRO's new report calls for a reset on how we defend Australia from a wave of invasive pests, pathogens and future pandemics. Let's get moving #Biosecurity2030 ow.ly/k1Iy50CaYf2
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I am enjoying Where Song Began by @TimLow5 more than any nonfiction book I’ve read in a long time. Such amazing connections between the geology of Australia and the evolution of its birds and plants. Loved my recent birding trip to Australia. Now I have to go back!
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Why didn't anyone from the Tasmanian Government turn up to last week's Senate hearing on feral deer? Let Tasmanian Premier Peter Gutwein know you want the World Heritage Area protected from feral deer: ow.ly/JJHF50BVSu6 >> ow.ly/u54Z50BVSu7
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“The deer are moving much faster than this minister is thinking.” Tasmania is in the midst of a deer disaster, with the destructive feral species rapidly spreading through Tas World Heritage Area while the Minister's incompetence is monumental. bobbrown.org.au/mr_28_08_202… #politas
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The aerial survey of feral deer in Tasmania has revealed shocking numbers. It looks like numbers have more than doubled in just four years #politas @MatthewRDenholm @DavidJKillick @citizenmaloney Media release: invasives.org.au/media-relea…
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Will strong leadership by NSW minister Matt Kean be enough to see science-based feral horse management in Kosciuszko National Park? >> invasives.org.au/blog/will-2…
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Ivy Shih@ivyhish11 Aug 2020
What I learnt drawing this bright eyed White-Winged Chough: 🪶They're highly social & known to kidnap young birds from other family groups to help raise their chicks! (Highly rec @TimLow5's Where song began' It will open your mind abt Aus native birds) 🎨Art:@ivyhish #SciArt
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Frightening news just out. Feral horse numbers in #Kosciuszko continue to skyrocket. In just one section of the park the feral horse herd swelled by +45%. It's beyond time to rein in feral horse numbers @JohnBarilaroMP @GladysB #EdenMonaro #Kosciuszko #auspol #nswpol
Reclaim Kosci (@ReclaimKosci) profile pictureReclaim Kosci@ReclaimKosci30 Jun 2020
Terrible news. We all know feral horse numbers are rising dramatically across the High Country with around 20,000 in Kosciuszko. New figures show that they increased by 45% IN JUST TWO YEARS in northern Kosci! Full story here mailchi.mp/reclaimkosci/foi-…
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Replying to @RebeccaRHelm
I loved The Soul of an Octopus by @SyTheAuthor Descriptive of a world/being I didn’t know, personal, relatable. Also ‘where song began’ by @TimLow5 It taught me about the extraordinary birds I know, everyday, in Australia and thought to be ordinary. Clear, evocative writing.
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