Brisbane, QLD


Thursday, April 24, 2025

DAISY HILL CONSERVTION PARK (OR MY FOREST)

 Our retirement village borders onto Daisy Hill Forest its fancy name is Conservation Park. I call it my forest because I have been walking in this forest for 55 years. We have lived in three different homes but all close to the forest. However, I had back surgery one year ago and had complications afterwards which left me in a lot of pain. I couldn't walk far. At last my GP has tweeked my pain medication and I can walk again in the forest. We have had loads of rain this year, more than usual and the forest is very green but some of the walking trails have been damaged. However, I decided it's time to tackle a forest walk again. 

This track has been made suitable for disabled people. It is the one that starts from the street in front of our village.

This is another easy track to walk.

It continues onto a boardwalk over the creeks.

The creeks are orange coloured due to a bacteria growing in the water.

I came across interesting fungi and .......
and moss covered logs. The rangers don't move fallen trees unless they are across a track. Their reasoning is it is natural for trees to fall and rot in a forest to keep the nutrients in the soil.

After a while I turned back towards home. The grassy undergrowth has enjoyed all our recent rain.

There is the village behind the road entry.

I bypass the road entry and walk along the track that runs parallel to our village boundary.

We have our own private entry/exit to the forest.

I walk up the hill to our street which is off to left in this photo.

This is our street, Tranquil Ave. We live down past the pedestrian crossing on the left. I'm so happy to be able to walk in my forest again.

13 comments:

  1. Tranquil Ave looks a perfect, semi rural space to live in.

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  2. It looks a peaceful place to be out walking. So glad you are able to be out enjoying the forest once more.

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  3. Well that is good new that you can walk in your forest once again Diane. It's looks lovely there and thanks for taking us along with you.

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  4. Hello,
    It is a lovely place for your walk, the trail looks easy. Take care, have a great day!

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  5. Good news, Diane, that you can once again walk in the forest and that path seems like a nice easy one. The only downside was that slight hill spotted near your street. Currently, I've been diagnosed with a a mild displaced kneecap and any type of incline is not favored.

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  6. It must be a great joy to feel able to walk in the woodland again. It looks like there are a few benches ready for when you need a rest.

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  7. How wonderful to have that so very close to you! I would be there every single day. The photo with the moss covered logs also showed us ferns. I love ferns! Also, I wonder how many native plants and wild flowers you have on that walk in the forest? Look out fir them and let us know!

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  8. I am happy for you that you are able to walk in that beautiful bush again. Great photos

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  9. What wonderful news that you are able to get out and walk in Your Forest again. It looks like such a delightful place to enjoy. I think I would really like going on that track with you.
    I'm happy to hear that your back is doing better and the pain is manageable with the new meds.
    Take care. I can't believe its almost May. Where does the time go?
    Sue

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  10. How do you like living in a retirement village? We've thought about it...
    Love all the photos!!
    hugs
    Donna

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  11. I'm so pleased that you are able to walk in your forest again ... lovely photographs.

    All the best Jan

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  12. Thank you for taking us on such a lovely walk. So glad your meds are helping with that. It is great catching up with you after my blog break. I miss my family but is so nice to be visiting with you again.

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