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Fitzroy Water Quality Program – E-magazine
Fitzroy Water Quality Program – E-magazine
Read about the on-ground projects delivered as part of the Fitzroy Water Quality Program.
26/06/2024
GRASS – Case Study
GRASS - Case Study
Landholder Steve Farmer and his family are no first-timers when it comes to putting in the hard work to get the most out of their property. Dedicated to improving the productivity of their 4,300ha grazing property Mt Elsa, Steve, his wife Claire and their three children have worked with Fitzroy Basin Association (FBA) across many projects. The latest project is through the Grazing Resilience and Sustainable Solutions (GRASS) program.
08/04/2024
A Verterra Project Snapshot – Grazing Land Management Project
A Verterra Project Snapshot - Grazing Land Management Project
Verterra Ecological Engineering have made some incredible progress on their project within the The Great Barrier Reef Foundations (GBRF) Fitzroy Water Quality Program. The program is a $19.6 million investment under the partnership between the Australian Government’s Reef Trust and the Great Barrier Reef Foundation (GBRF). It is building the resilience of the Great Barrier Reef.
22/11/2023
2022-23 Annual Report
2022-23 Fitzroy Basin Association Annual Report
21/11/2023
The Grazing Resilience and Sustainable Solutions (GRASS) Program
Do you have poor or degraded ground cover? FBA can help
Working one-on-one with an FBA Land Management Officer, the Grazing Resilience and Sustainable Solutions (GRASS) program supports Fitzroy land managers to identify opportunities to improve land in poor or degraded condition to fair or good condition. Contact us to learn how you can get involved.
07/08/2023
How to Establish or Restore Native Trees in CQ Grazing Systems
How to Establish or Restore Native Trees in CQ Grazing Systems
With over 30 years of practical experience propagating, planting and restoring native vegetation, Steve Elson is regarded as a local ecology and botany expert. True to Steve’s style, this guide is a pragmatic approach to establishing or restoring native trees in central Queensland’s often unkind and unrelenting climatic conditions. If you need a hand getting started, identifying a gum or choosing which natives are best for your place, FBA is here to help.
29/06/2023
Lake Pleasant – Building Drought Resilience Trial
Building Drought Resilience Through Soil Health - Queensland Trial
At the end of 2020, Justine and Matt McLeod’s property, Lake Pleasant became the home of a large-scale soil experiment that hopes to change the future of farming by focusing on drought resilience. Experimenting with 96 plots, the trial is monitoring the impact of different rates of organic changes, fertilisers and plant species by tracking soil health, water efficiency, plant health, yield and profitability. Through this monitoring, the experiment will compare the profitability of conventional and regenerative farming methods while also measuring the changes in soil health and yield. Ultimatlely the trial hopes to find solutions that decrease reliance on water and artificial inputs while sustaining profits. The Future Drought Fund project was funded by the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry.
27/06/2023
Koalas in CQ Factsheet
Koalas in CQ Factsheet
In 2022 the koala was listed as an endangered species in Queensland. The Clarke-Connors Range, located in central Queensland, contains one of the most significant koala populations in regional Queensland. Koalas are often sighted in this area (including female koalas with babies which indicates a healthy population). To keep this population healthy Fitzroy Basin Association (FBA) is asking central Queenslanders to keep their eyes out for koalas and report any sightings.
21/06/2023
Paddock to Reef Educational Flyer
Property planning tips to prevent and reduce erosion
Preventing erosion is always better than curing it. When planning the improvement or development of property tracks, fences, yards, water infrastructure and buildings, careful consideration can prevent soil erosion and save on labour and costs. This flyer includes tips to help you reduce erosion on your property. To learn more, contact our technical experts.
30/06/2021
