Creating Lasting Impact
In the heart of central Queensland, we partner with people to fast-track environmental goals, build resilient landscapes and shape a healthier future.
We are the people shaping the environment of the future
With over 40 staff based in Emerald, Gladstone, Rockhampton, and Theodore, we’re well placed to support the entire Fitzroy region. Our work spans the coastline, north to Nebo, west past Emerald, and south to Wandoan.
Who we are
Making a real difference
We drive environmental and agricultural outcomes that matter today and for generations. Proudly based in central Queensland, we’re committed to protecting the natural assets that make this region so special.
Our passion, deep local knowledge and strategic outlook set us apart as one of Queensland’s leading natural resource management organisations. For decades, we’ve built a trusted reputation, locally and nationally, for delivering practical results.
Turning knowledge into action
We bridge the gap between research and real-world practice. When working alongside land managers and local communities, we provide clear guidance on emerging technologies and evolving best practices, helping you turn ideas into visible results.
Landscapes
From dry plains and sandstone ranges to Brigalow woodlands and native grasslands, we help land managers improve soil health, prevent erosion and adopt productive, sustainable practices, so the land thrives long into the future.
Waterways
The Fitzroy River system is the largest flowing into the Great Barrier Reef. To protect and safeguard it, we improve water quality, restore streambanks and reduce sediment and nutrient runoff, ensuring waterways continue to support our communities and the Reef
Ecosystems
Our ecosystems support over 6,000 native species, including 294 rare or threatened ones. We work with First Nations peoples and land managers to conserve habitats for species like koalas and the bridled nail-tailed wallaby and protect everything from mangroves to eucalypt woodlands.
How we work with you to make a difference
Everything we do is in partnership. We need our land managers and community to help us continue protecting and improving our beautiful natural assets.
Expert Guidance
Decades of local knowledge and environmental science.
Practical Solutions
Tailored, down-to-earth support that fits with daily activities.
Collaboration
Co-designed solutions with land managers, communities, industry and investors.
Trusted Results
Proven outcomes that our communities can see and measure.
Delivering meaningful impact
See the difference our work is making across central Queensland, and discover how you can be part of it.
Guardians of the Range
Working Together to Protect Queensland’s Koalas
The Trees that Teach us Balance
At dawn, the brigalow shimmers silver and green, its narrow leaves catching the first light as if the trees themselves a
Rebuilding the River
How Restoration Became a Legacy of Resilience
Guardians of the Range
Working Together to Protect Queensland’s Koalas
Guardians of the Range
Working Together to Protect Queensland’s Koalas
The Trees that Teach us Balance
At dawn, the brigalow shimmers silver and green, its narrow leaves catching the first light as if the trees themselves are waking with the day. Once, this woodland rolled unbroken across Queensland and New South Wales, standing for centuries as witness to shifting skies and seasons.
The Trees that Teach us Balance
At dawn, the brigalow shimmers silver and green, its narrow leaves catching the first light as if the trees themselves are waking with the day. Once, this woodland rolled unbroken across Queensland and New South Wales, standing for centuries as witness to shifting skies and seasons.
At FBA, we believe caring for country begins with people. By placing people at the heart of every solution, and bringing the right people on board to support them, we’re working toward a future where both the land and those who care for it can thrive.
Elyse Riethmuller
FBA CEO
FAQS
Looking for more information about FBA? Our FAQs cover common questions about who we are, how we work and the services we provide. Can’t find the answer you need? Get in touch and we’ll point you in the right direction.
Controlling erosion is essential for protecting soil health, improving productivity, and maintaining stable landscapes. Some strategies include:
Strengthen ground cover – establish and maintain vegetation such as grasses, shrubs or cover crops to anchor soil, reduce runoff and protect against erosion.
Shape and stabilise the land – use structures like contour banks, check dams and rock armouring to slow water flow, capture sediment and protect vulnerable areas.
Plan and manage smartly – adopt grazing and traffic management practices. Tools like MyFORAGE can help map erosion-prone areas and guide land management decisions.
FBA can provide tailored advice and support, explore how we support land managers.
Yes. FBA is included in the expanded Natural Resource Management (NRM) plan. We have a strong track record of delivering on-ground projects that improve land condition and support sustainable practices.
You don’t have to tackle erosion alone. Start by taking a photo using our Capture App, and we’ll arrange a time to chat about solutions. You can also explore the full range of services we offer to land managers across the Fitzroy region.
We work closely with land managers, First Nations groups, community organisations and industry to support a wide range of environmental and agricultural goals. Explore what we do to see where your needs align, or contact us and we’ll be happy to discuss how we can collaborate.
Originally known as the Fitzroy Basin Association, FBA began working with people in the Fitzroy Basin in 1997.
Today, FBA is a not-for-profit organisation supporting sustainable land management, environmental conservation and community resilience across the Fitzroy region. We reinvest resources into delivering practical, science-based solutions that benefit land managers, ecosystems and local communities.
In 2025, we refreshed our brand, shortening our name to FBA and updating our look, while continuing to deliver the same trusted services and real-world outcomes.
