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Atlassian conservation volunteers strike back on Mars

Our usual tools are wikis, issue trackers and continuous integration servers... But today we wielded long-handled loppers, secateurs and saws. The last time we used a long-handled lopper, we saved the planet. This time, we're out to save Mars! Ten Atlassians went on a bush regeneration exercise with Conservation Volunteers Australia and the National Parks and Wildlife Service. We worked in the Mars Creek area of Macquarie Park, an area of valuable native vegetation and biodiversity. Our

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Atlassian Foundation helps save the planet

It's a little known fact that Atlassians have green blood. You could cut one to see, but that's probably not a good idea. Especially if the Atlassian concerned is holding our weapon of choice, the long-handled lopper. A few days ago, a group of us went out to help Conservation Volunteers Australia save the planet. Our mission: To rid (a small part of) Lane Cove National Park of the noxious weed, privet. Privet, like many other non-native plants, simples loves Australia. It's taking over

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