Graduate Gardeners of Mansfield, Mt Buller and Merrijig

25/05/2026

A part of the wall
From the ground up and the process of intergrading sizes and shapes that will lock and strengthen with time.

20/05/2026

20/05/2026

Final days in the mud
Will pop back after I’ve removed the 3 inches of mud baked on the boot soles, a bit seed on the rolling hill.
Onto the next project before the snow sets in and the mountain trails close for another season

05/05/2026

The mood of the mountains changes from hour to hour day to day. One of the magical factors and the reminder of constant change. Personally we love it. Perhaps more so with reflections of yesterday. As the moment may be challenging.
Alpine Resorts Victoria

22/04/2026

A little gift for the fae folk. As the wall continues. Some tip their hat with respect, wishing good fortunes and protection.

07/04/2026

We are currently seeking casual staff to assist with projects leading into the winter season.
If you are interested in an outdoor working environment and hold a white card please contact us for more details.

06/03/2026

A number of trails we have created and worked on appearing within our local network.
Wonderful to be fortunate to have created some lasting adventures for future generations.

10/02/2026

We are so proud and thrilled to become a part of a professional industry we have worked quietly and passionately through over many years. Always learning new things and sharing knowledge. A quiet smile and gentle nod. .

👋 Welcome to our newest PTBA member companies:

- Graduate Gardeners (AU) // Graduate Gardeners of Mansfield, Mt Buller and Merrijig

- Iconic Trails (AU) // Iconic trails

- Kijik Technical Services (US)

- Siteline Design (US)

- Vanguard Trailworks (US) // Vanguard Trailworks, LLC

Each PTBA company member goes through a rigorous application process, including portfolio review (experience documentation, references, and a PTBA sponsor) and an interview, to ensure alignment with our professional standards.

Learn more about PTBA member company criteria: https://www.trailbuilders.org/apply-for-membership . Our next deadline for company applications is October 16, 2026.

30/12/2025

Walking through the mountains. Making observations, looking for an introduced species. Hoping it has fallen into a dormant cycle associated with disturbance and the ability for a species to colonise through opportunity.. The great divide is a complex range of high rainfalls, mixed species from the tropical far north to the temperate forests of the southern states. Many similar plant species occur in all areas of the range. The dominant canopy species often changing with the temperatures of altitude and our fire prone landscapes. The eucalypt spp often the dominant canopy. From alpine ash and snow gum in the southern states. Both species becoming greatly affected by change. Natural imbalance and introduced changes to a fragmented landscape. Yet in between the reminances of once rain forest species. With plants demonstrating their history by means of reproduction. Old flowering shrubs consisting of male and female plants such as the mountain peppers found from Queensland to Victoria. One of my favourites the mountain plum pine. Interestingly 5 species of Podocarpus occur on our great divide. All found within rain forest areas from the tropics to the alpine regions. Southern sassafras pocketed in isolated areas in the valley below. These species do not enjoy fire. Yet here we find them amongst forests greatly influenced by fire and drying continent. As plants hybrids to adjust to environmental changes some still demonstrate a history of the past. 25 years I’ve personally walked this landscape in the alpes. Prior to that 15 years on the same range thousands of kilometres in the tropical north. The range locations of high rainfalls that feed the southern ranges with migratory bird life and insects.
Many things change with time yet many observations of similarities remain. The year ends and another begins. Observations of change.
Just thoughts of a landscape in change.

11/12/2025

A wonderful time with peers talking trails in Derby Tasmania. Great to be a part of a global network of passionate people. All styles of work each providing their style for a unique passage through the landscape.