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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
The Mulloon Institute – Erosion Workshop Summary
The Mulloon Institute - Erosion Workshop Summary
Ten landholders from across the Fitzroy Basin gathered to learn how to restore their properties natural function and rehydrate their land and enterprise under the guidance of Mullloon Institute Project Coordinator - Peter Hazell.
Moura pig control
Moura pig control case study
Paranui, a 7,500 acre beef cattle and grain operation on the Dawson River between Moura and Theodore is suffering damage caused by feral pigs. Scott and Kelly Becker who lead the property along with Scott’s parents Norman and Desley say the damage to crops and profits is a significant issue for them as well as their neighbours.
Wetland remediation case study
Wetland remediation - improving irrigation efficiency benefits wetland water quality
Many people drive through farming landscapes without realising the important role bushland lagoons play in improving water quality. This is not the case for Cowal Agriculture’s Hamish Millar and Greg Kauter.
Saving the Critically Endangered Kroombit Tinkerfrog
Saving the Critically Endangered Kroombit Tinkerfrog
The project focused on the release of genetically diverse, captive-bred frogs into the wild to supplement existing populations and repopulate sites where Kroombit tinkerfrogs have gone locally extinct. There was also a strong focus on habitat and genetic improvement to increase the frogs’ survival odds upon release and protect existing frogs at Kroombit Tops.
Healing gully erosion at Mt Ball
Healing gully erosion at Mt Ball
Stuart Donaldson and his family have lived on Mt Ball since 1997, a 9,000 ha property originally part of the neighbouring property Keilambete purchased by his father in 1968. Mt Ball is situated on the Clermont-Rubyvale road (north-west of Rubyvale) and consists mostly of undulating country of very old geology scattered with numerous ‘younger’ basalt peaks.
Fitzroy Basin Association’s History – Part 1, 2 & 3
Fitzroy Basin Association's History - Part 1
After 21 years of protecting natural assets in the Fitzroy region, we thought it time to look back. The three-part video series chronologically covers the changing environments, our achievements and all those involved in FBA's 21-year journey.
Fitzroy Basin Association’s History – Part 1, 2 & 3
Fitzroy Basin Association's History - Part 2
After 21 years of protecting natural assets in the Fitzroy region, we thought it time to look back. The three-part video series chronologically covers the changing environments, our achievements and all those involved in FBA's 21-year journey.
Fitzroy Basin Association’s History – Part 1, 2 & 3
Fitzroy Basin Association's History - Part 3
After 21 years of protecting natural assets in the Fitzroy region, we thought it time to look back. The three-part video series chronologically covers the changing environments, our achievements and all those involved in FBA's 21-year journey.
Reducing the spread of Parkinsonia
Reducing the spread of Parkinsonia
On Donald Black’s property Langley, a 4,881 hectare cattle property about halfway between Middlemount and Clarke Creek, Parkinsonia—a Weed of National Significance—has gained a foothold, reducing the land available for grazing cattle and contributing a massive weed seed load for other properties further downstream.
Grassroots Magazine
Grassroots Magazine
Blade by blade, the Grassroots Magazine illustrates how 13 landholders have improved land condition on their central Queensland properties. Filled with beautiful images and heartfelt stories the magazine showcases what’s achievable in the Fitzroy region through regenerative agriculture and hard work.
