07 Undated photograph of land clearance by clear felling and ringbarking near Pomona. Land clearance was generally carried out soon after settlement. Likely dates would be in the range of 1870-1890. (Source: Waterson and French 1987) A glimpse into the past: Between the 1890s and 1950s, the Noosa hinterland witnessed significant forest clearing for timber and agriculture. Extensive clearing for exotic and native tree plantations occurred from the 1950s to the 1980s. The 1980s and 1990s brought substantial habitat loss due to residential development, particularly on the coast. The land underwent transformations that would impact its ecosystems and native inhabitants for many decades to come. A journey through time in the Noosa Shire
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