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Healthy Land and Water, in partnership with the Gold Coast Waterways Authority (GCWA), has recently completed installing another 22 Environmentally Friendly Moorings (EFMs) in Jacobs Well and Steiglitz (Cabbage Tree Point). The EFMs are replacing traditional block and tackle moorings that damage the seabed with chains that rip up seagrass, creating dead zones with very […]

The South East Queensland Fire and Biodiversity Consortium (SEQFBC) has expanded its program reach to cover the whole of Queensland. Through the strategic planning process, supported by the partners of SEQFBC and, Healthy Land and Water, the decision was made to change the name of SEQFBC to Queensland Fire and Biodiversity Consortium (QFBC).  This statewide […]

Photo credit: Todd Burrows   World Migratory Bird Day is about promoting the need for conservation of migratory birds and their habitats, which they rely on for food, shelter, and nesting. The day aims to draw attention to the threats faced by migratory birds, their ecological importance, and the need for international cooperation to protect them. This […]

Healthy Land and Water has joined with more than 70 natural resource management, farming and conservation organisations to propose a combined federal and state $4billion economic stimulus package for the land management and conservation sector. In an open letter to the Prime Minister and Premiers, a proposal was outlined which would provide jobs for 24,000 […]

Seagrass and impacts visible at the Point Halloran Mooring Area (Nearmap image 01/06/2019)     Seagrass and impacts (‘boat halos’) visible at the One Mile Mooring Area (Nearmap image 31/05/2018)   Seagrass meadows form one of the most important marine habitats globally and occur in shallow coastal waters including parts of South East Queensland and […]

Approximately 40% of the drinking water supply for South East Queensland is either sourced from, or travels through, the Mid Brisbane Catchment before being treated at the Mount Crosby Water Treatment Plant. Key risks to drinking water quality include pathogens, turbidity, chemicals and salinity. Healthy Land and Water together with Seqwater and interested landholders have […]

The environment of street trees in urban areas can be harsh as large amounts of impervious surfaces, like footpaths and roads, prevent water from reaching trees and hard structures obstruct roots and prevent trees from growing. At the same time, increasing urbanisation has resulted in more surface water in cities, which can result in increased […]

As we know, this weekend is the Easter long weekend and although we can’t go on our usual holidays, that doesn’t mean we can’t celebrate! Enjoy this virtual holiday of South East Queensland. Perhaps it will inspire Easter long weekend getaway in years to come after the social distancing measures have eased.     Springbrook […]

Healthy Land and Water’s Citizen Science project, the Wild Macadamia Hunt has revealed some very exciting results for Brisbane. Dr Catherine Nock from Southern Cross University recently analysed leaf samples collected from Brisbane as part of the Wild Macadamia Hunt and compared the results to those from more than 500 wild and planted macadamias trees […]

Crows Nest Fire Scar   A number of bushfires were mapped during and post the South East Queensland bushfires season. During September to December 2019, more than 10 bushfires affected some of the region’s most valued forests and natural areas. Rapid ecological and landscape assessment were undertaken to evaluate natural assets and the built environment potentially […]