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The Fitzroy River with Billy Mann
The Fitzroy River with Billy Mann
Local traditional owner Billy Mann talks about the mighty Fitzroy River and the cultural significance of the water course to his people. This video is part of a series developed through funding from the Australian Government to increase the knowledge and understanding of local traditional ecological knowledge. Elders have shared their knowledge of local landscapes to ensure it is available to future generations in an easily accessible format.
29/04/2013
Plants and culture on Great Keppel Island with Bob Muir
Plants and culture on Great Keppel Island with Bob Muir
Bob Muir has been awarded NAIDOC's elder of the year for his work in the community, including his efforts to maintain cultural heritage sites on Great Keppel Island off the Capricorn Coast. Bob is a descendant of the Woppaburra people. Here he talks about how nature was understood and used by traditional owners on the island. This video is part of a series developed through funding from the Australian Government to increase the knowledge and understanding of local traditional ecological knowledge. Elders have shared their knowledge of local landscapes to ensure it is available to future generations in an easily accessible format.
23/04/2013
Carnarvon Gorge with Fred Conway
Carnarvon Gorge with Fred Conway
Carnarvon Gorge on the central highlands is a very special place for indigenous people, and has beautiful sites of cultural heritage including rock art. Fred Conway shares his reverence for the peaceful landscape, and his knowledge of the diverse flora in the area. This video is part of a series developed through funding from the Australian Government to increase the knowledge and understanding of local traditional ecological knowledge. Elders have shared their knowledge of local landscapes to ensure it is available to future generations in an easily accessible format.
18/04/2013
Bush Tucker on Mount Archer with Billy Mann
Bush Tucker on Mount Archer with Billy Mann
Join local indigenous man Billy Mann as he explores Mt Archer and describes traditional uses of plants growing in the area. This video is part of a series developed through funding from the Australian Government to increase the knowledge and understanding of local traditional ecological knowledge. Elders have shared their knowledge of local landscapes to ensure it is available to future generations in an easily accessible format.
05/04/2013
Native Wells on the central Highlands with Lindsay Black
Native Wells on the central Highlands with Lindsay Black
Local indigenous Elder Lindsay Black describes how rock wells were made and used by his ancestors on the central highlands of Queensland. This video is part of a series developed through funding from the Australian Government to increase the knowledge and understanding of local traditional ecological knowledge. Elders have shared their knowledge of local landscapes to ensure it is available to future generations in an easily accessible format.
05/04/2013
Plants uses and medicines near Woorabinda with Steve Kemp
Plants uses and medicines near Woorabinda with Steve Kemp
Steve Kemp is an indigenous man living in Woorabinda with a passion for plants. See Steve describe the practical and medicinal uses that his people have for plants in the area. This video is part of a series developed through funding from the Australian Government to increase the knowledge and understanding of local traditional ecological knowledge. Elders have shared their knowledge of local landscapes to ensure it is available to future generations in an easily accessible format.
05/04/2013
Gawula with Sally Vea Vea
Gawula with Sally Vea Vea
Gawula is a sacred place, steeped in significance for local indigenous people. Listen to Sally explain the meaning behind the area for her people. This video is part of a series developed through funding from the Australian Government to increase the knowledge and understanding of local traditional ecological knowledge. Elders have shared their knowledge of local landscapes to ensure it is available to future generations in an easily accessible format.
03/04/2013
Connecting to country near Springsure with Linda Black
Connecting to country near Springsure with Linda Black
Linda Black describes the strong links between cultural identity and connections to country. This video is part of a series developed through funding from the Australian Government to increase the knowledge and understanding of local traditional ecological knowledge. Elders have shared their knowledge of local landscapes to ensure it is available to future generations in an easily accessible format.
03/04/2013
QLD Regional NRM – Our Big Backyard
Protecting waterways through better management - QLD Regional NRM - Our Big Backyard
Australia is a big country. Ever wondered who takes care of the land beyond your back fence? A lot of work is done by regional natural resource management (NRM) groups. There are 14 groups covering all of Queensland, they coordinate efforts to improve and protect our waterways and landscapes - working with farmers, graziers, governments, Landcare, and community groups. It's a big backyard and there's a lot happening. For example, through the work of regional NRM groups in Queensland more than 1 million hectares of land is being managed more sustainably (in the four years to June 2011). This means farmers like Nigel, who grows irrigated cotton, are changing their practices to ensure less run-off of contaminants into nearby waterways, which eventually flow to the ocean.
10/10/2012
QLD Regional NRM – Our Big Backyard
More than 2 million ha native vegetation protected
Australia is a big country. Ever wondered who takes care of the land beyond your back fence? A lot of work is done by regional natural resource management (NRM) groups. There are 14 groups covering all of Queensland, they coordinate efforts to improve and protect our waterways and landscapes - working with farmers, graziers, governments, Landcare, and community groups. It's a big backyard and there's a lot happening. For example, through the work of regional NRM groups in Queensland more than 2 million hectares of native vegetation has been protected (in the four years to June 2011).
10/10/2012
QLD Regional NRM – Our Big Backyard
One million hectares managed sustainably
Australia is a big country. Ever wondered who takes care of the land beyond your back fence? A lot of work is done by regional natural resource management (NRM) groups. There are 14 groups covering all of Queensland, they coordinate efforts to improve and protect our waterways and landscapes - working with farmers, graziers, governments, Landcare, and community groups. It's a big backyard and there's a lot happening. For example, through the projects of regional NRM groups in catchments that drain to the Great Barrier Reef, one million hectares of land is being managed more sustainably (in the four years to June 2011).
10/10/2012
QLD Regional NRM – Our Big Backyard
More than 5000 training events
Australia is a big country. Ever wondered who takes care of the land beyond your back fence? A lot of work is done by regional natural resource management (NRM) groups. There are 14 groups covering all of Queensland, they coordinate efforts to improve and protect our waterways and landscapes - working with farmers, graziers, governments, Landcare, and community groups. It's a big backyard and there's a lot happening. For example, more than 5000 training events were run or supported by regional NRM groups in the 4 years to June 2011 - that's a lot of new knowledge and skills!
12/10/2012
