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Growing better Halting run-off in horticulture
Growing better Halting run-off in horticulture
Rainy weather in CQ in the last few years has been a boon for local wetlands, and the fish, birds and other wildlife that rely on them. One local grower is helping protect local natural beauty by reducing run-off from his property.
FBA groundwater poster
Top tips to protect our groundwater
An A3 poster that simply outlines how citizens can protect groundwater.
Delivering NRM outcomes in the Fitzroy Region since 1997
Snapshot - Key FBA Initiatives
Saving the Critically Endangered Kroombit Tinkerfrog
Saving the Critically Endangered Kroombit Tinkerfrog
The project focused on the release of genetically diverse, captive-bred frogs into the wild to supplement existing populations and repopulate sites where Kroombit tinkerfrogs have gone locally extinct. There was also a strong focus on habitat and genetic improvement to increase the frogs’ survival odds upon release and protect existing frogs at Kroombit Tops.
Annual Report 10-11
2010-2011 FBA Annual Report
Horticulture case study
Horticulture - Applying lessons learnt across industries
For seed sweet potato grower Eric Coleman, applying lessons learnt from grain growers has allowed him to improve his profitability by reducing his need for herbicides while also decreasing the amount of run-off generated by his farm.
Wetland Case Study
Nankin Broadmeadows wetland case study
A history of cattle, water and wildlife on Nankin Plain.
Top Tips for Grant Writing
Top Tips for Grant Writing
Five tips that will make your grant application stronger.
Improving run-off
Restoring flooded cotton farm
Arcturus Downs, located near Springsure, is one of many cotton farms in the Fitzroy Basin that sustained significant damage to its fields and infrastructure through wet season flooding in recent years.
