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Fitzroy Basin Association’s History – Part 1, 2 & 3
Fitzroy Basin Association's History - Part 1
After 21 years of protecting natural assets in the Fitzroy region, we thought it time to look back. The three-part video series chronologically covers the changing environments, our achievements and all those involved in FBA's 21-year journey.
Fitzroy Basin Association’s History – Part 1, 2 & 3
Fitzroy Basin Association's History - Part 2
After 21 years of protecting natural assets in the Fitzroy region, we thought it time to look back. The three-part video series chronologically covers the changing environments, our achievements and all those involved in FBA's 21-year journey.
Fitzroy Basin Association’s History – Part 1, 2 & 3
Fitzroy Basin Association's History - Part 3
After 21 years of protecting natural assets in the Fitzroy region, we thought it time to look back. The three-part video series chronologically covers the changing environments, our achievements and all those involved in FBA's 21-year journey.
Grazing for the future
Using new techniques and technologies in an age-old industry
Dan Burnham is a fifth generation grazier, but even with his background and grazing blood, he believes there’s always more to learn, more profitable ways to graze and more country to protect.
FBA soil poster
Saving our soils - and keeping them healthy
An A3 poster outlining the importance of healthy soils.
Benefits of undertaking Grazing BMP
Benefits of undertaking Grazing BMP
Central Queensland graziers talk about how they've benefited from undertaking Grazing BMP and how it's helping them to improve their production, management and land condition.
Supporting landholders to save their soils and the reef
Project Snapshot - Gully Remediation in the Fitzroy
PROJECT SUMMARY • Over 190 landholders canvassed, 44 landholders engaged across five Fitzroy subcatchments • 176 property visits and 56 site assessments • 53 erosion management plans developed • 3,441 hectares of gullies and vulnerable land (i.e. scalds) fenced for stock exclusion • 140 hectares of gullies treated through erosion control structures • 652 erosion control structures constructed • Four demonstration site field days to promote gully remediation and soil saving management practices
Paddock to Reef Flyer
How Sediment Affects the Reef
The Fitzroy Basin is the largest catchment draining to the Great Barrier Reef. Pollutants (like sediment) that enter waterways as far inland as Emerald can make their way to the reef, negatively impacting its health.
Annual Report 11-12
2011-2012 FBA Annual Report
Record Books – printable extra pages
FBA Chemical Inventory Record A3 Sheet
To help CQ landholders keep better records of their farming enterprise we have designed and developed seven record books. The large, hardcover A3 books are a free resource for Fitzroy landholders and can be obtained at any of our five regional offices (subject to availability). Additional record sheets can be printed and added to the hardcover books when required. The series include - chemical inventory record sheet, fire management record sheet, paddock records sheet, supplement record sheet, total sock inventory record sheet, vehicle and machinery service record sheet and a visitor record sheet.
Record Books – printable extra pages
FBA Fire Management Record A3 Sheet
To help CQ landholders keep better records of their farming enterprise we have designed and developed seven record books. The large, hardcover A3 books are a free resource for Fitzroy landholders and can be obtained at any of our five regional offices (subject to availability). Additional record sheets can be printed and added to the hardcover books when required. The series include - chemical inventory record sheet, fire management record sheet, paddock records sheet, supplement record sheet, total sock inventory record sheet, vehicle and machinery service record sheet and a visitor record sheet.
Record Books – printable extra pages
FBA Supplements Record A3 Sheet
To help CQ landholders keep better records of their farming enterprise we have designed and developed seven record books. The large, hardcover A3 books are a free resource for Fitzroy landholders and can be obtained at any of our five regional offices (subject to availability). Additional record sheets can be printed and added to the hardcover books when required. The series include - chemical inventory record sheet, fire management record sheet, paddock records sheet, supplement record sheet, total sock inventory record sheet, vehicle and machinery service record sheet and a visitor record sheet.
Record Books – printable extra pages
FBA Vehicle and Machinery Service Record A3 Sheet
To help CQ landholders keep better records of their farming enterprise we have designed and developed seven record books. The large, hardcover A3 books are a free resource for Fitzroy landholders and can be obtained at any of our five regional offices (subject to availability). Additional record sheets can be printed and added to the hardcover books when required. The series include - chemical inventory record sheet, fire management record sheet, paddock records sheet, supplement record sheet, total sock inventory record sheet, vehicle and machinery service record sheet and a visitor record sheet.
Record Books – printable extra pages
FBA Visitors Record A3 Sheet
To help CQ landholders keep better records of their farming enterprise we have designed and developed seven record books. The large, hardcover A3 books are a free resource for Fitzroy landholders and can be obtained at any of our five regional offices (subject to availability). Additional record sheets can be printed and added to the hardcover books when required. The series include - chemical inventory record sheet, fire management record sheet, paddock records sheet, supplement record sheet, total sock inventory record sheet, vehicle and machinery service record sheet and a visitor record sheet.
Improving land management makes long-term sense
Improving land management makes long-term sense
The annual rainfall at Brian and Judy Pownall’s property Leichhardt, located roughly 25 kilometres east of Dysart, is just 600 mm. However, a month after installing new contour banks in their cultivation areas, they received almost all their annual rainfall in just 10 days. Despite the deluge, the new contour banks held, proving their value and ensuring valuable soil and moisture was not washed away into the local creek after the downpour.
