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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
Grazing Resilience and Sustainable Solutions (GRASS) program Case Study
Glengarry Case Study
With early COVID-19 restrictions obliging them to stay home, Greg and Connie Leighton of Glengarry reflected on the disruption as an opportunity to put some spare time into strategic thinking, planning and execution which has paid them back generously in less than 12 months.
19/04/2021
2019 – 2020 Sustainable Agriculture Highlights
National Landcare Program 2019-2020 Highlights
We are proud to share our major sustainable agricultural wins achieved over the 2019-2020 financial year through the Australian Government's National Landcare program.
10/09/2020
Innovative Agriculture Case Study
Project Snapshot - Trialing Remote Livestock Management Systems for grazing enterprises in the Fitzroy
The Fitzroy Basin contributes an estimated 1.5 million tonnes of extra sediment to the Great Barrier Reef lagoon as a result of human and industry activities. The aim of the project was to enhance productivity while reducing soil loss, sediment and particulate nutrient delivery to the Great Barrier Reef through the use of innovative technologies.
03/08/2020
Case study – one-on-one property visit leaves a large legacy
Offmore Farm Case Study
Scotty and Josie Finlayson aren't your average central Queensland landholders, instead of cattle or crops their paddocks contain liberty trained horses ready to perform in Australia's biggest shows. Through funding from the Australian Government's National Landcare Program, Senior FBA Land Management Officer, Ellie Carter, organised a one-on-one property visit to help the Finlayson's improve the condition of their newly acquired property.
28/07/2020
The benefits of canopy cover in grazing enterprises
Trees - the root of productivity
Native trees in grazing paddocks are providing central Queensland landholders with a variety of benefits. Keeping a 30% to 40% canopy cover on grazing land is helping local graziers improve their productivity and land condition. This flyer illustrates a few of the many benefits that native trees provide.
15/06/2020
Improving soil health with Nicole Masters
Soils for Success Workshop Summary
To help central Queensland growers and graziers improve their soil health, FBA brought the internationally acclaimed soil expert Nicole Masters to the region. Nicole Masters is an independent agroecologist, systems thinker and educator. With over 20 years’ experience, she is a knowledgeable and dynamic speaker on the topic of soil health. Watch this video to learn more about Nicole and the workshop. If you want to know more about improving soils health read our blog or get in contact with one of our Land Management Officers (07 4999 2800).
22/04/2020