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Case Studies & Snapshots Resources
Helping rare frogs case study
Helping rare frogs
Rare frogs in rainforests of central Queensland are caught in a conservation paradox - more information about the frogs in needed to decide how to conserve them, but their very scarcity means that information is hard to come by.
27/07/2013
Wetland protection case study
Wetland protection - reducing the impact of weeds
FBA partnered with Queensland Parks and Wildlife (QPWS), Fitzroy River and Coastal Catchments, Greening Australia and local community members to reduce the impact of weeds at Sandy Point.
23/07/2013
Coast dune restoration case study
Better beach habitat - changing 4WD habits
Dunes damaged by careless four-wheel driving have been restored along Lilley’s Beach on Boyne Island thanks to the efforts of volunteers.
23/07/2013
Conserving Grassland habitat for special species
Conserving Grassland habitat for special species
Jonathon and Carmel Tibbles have improved the management of native grasslands on their grazing property to help conserve rare habitat and species.
17/07/2013
Indigenous Culture – capturing traditional knowledge
Indigenous Culture - capturing traditional knowledge
Fitzroy Basin Association developed a series of nine videos through the Traditional Ecological Knowledge project funded by Caring for our Country. The short clips feature traditional owners talking about the cultural significance of different landscapes, and how different plants were used for practical purposes, food, and medicine.
16/07/2013
Fishway case study
Wran Creek Fishway - freeing fish to migrate
Freeing more fish to complete their breeding cycle has helped restore some natural balance to a coastal creek in central Queensland.
16/07/2013
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
