Resources library - Caring for Catchments
Caring for Catchments Resources
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Weeds of National Significance Directory
Landowners and land managers at all levels are responsible for managing Weeds of National Significance (WoNS). The WoNS were selected as they require coordination among all levels of government, organisations and individuals with weed management responsibilities.
Natural Grasslands Fact Sheet
FBA Natural grasslands fact sheet
Open fields of natural grasslands are home to special plants and secretive animals, and support productive cattle businesses by providing palatable feed. Natural grasslands are an essential part of our local landscape and they need your help to survive. This guide is full of tips to help central Queensland landholders manage their natural grasslands.
Wetlands Case Study
Torilla wetlands case study
A Queensland Wetlands Program case study focusing on integrating high value grazing and wetland management on Torilla Plain.
Wetland Case Study
Nankin Broadmeadows wetland case study
A history of cattle, water and wildlife on Nankin Plain.
Wetland case study
Kinka Wetlands case study
This Pilot Program project at Kinka Swamp was so successful that the area has been gazetted as a Reserve for Beach Protection and Coastal Management, with Rockhampton Regional Council (formerly Livingstone Shire Council) as trustee. The project involved restoration of fish passage to 57 hectares of wetland by constructing two fishways at strategic locations, as well as improving access for recreational purposes. The environmental value of the site was promoted through education and an interpretive sign
Case Study
Calliungal Wetland Case Study
A Queensland Government case study focusing on managing cattle and wetlands where three rivers meet; on the Calliungal floodplain.
Walking the Landscape Lower Fitzroy Catchment Story
Lower Fitzroy River Catchment Story
To effectively manage the catchment it is important to have a collective understanding of how the catchment works. This map journal gathers information from experts and other data sources to provide that understanding.
Walking the Landscape Calliope Catchment Story
Calliope Catchment Story
To effectively manage the catchment it is important to have a collective understanding of how the catchment works. This map journal gathers information from experts and other data sources to provide that understanding.
