We couldn’t have chosen any better day than World Wetlands Day (2 February) to celebrate the fifth and final year of management outcomes delivered under our long-running Moreton Bay Ramsar Wetland Project. With a beautiful location, an incredible line-up of presenters, and stakeholders from far and wide all driven by the unifying desire to […]
Join the army of Frog Finders in February this year! In February, citizen scientists from the community (which could include you!) are encouraged to get out and collect information on the location of frogs, the habitats they use, and their abundance. 2023 marks the seventh year of the Find a Frog in February (FFS) […]
A walk in the park a day, keeps the doctor away! A recent study from UNSW shows that more trees and urban green spaces reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. We all know green spaces can make us feel calmer, more connected to nature and less lonely. They are important community gathering places […]
Congratulations to the 12 primary producers from around Queensland for securing parts of the Queensland Agritourism Grants Program. Special congratulations to Canefields Distillery and Country Living Workshops by Mustard Seed Services, the South East Queensland representatives in the lineup. Now more than ever, Queenslanders and out-of-state visitors alike are slowing down and connecting to […]
After a fun bumpy drive, we arrive on site at Pine Mountain, and we meet with two of our incredible scientists: Mark Waud (Land Restoration Principal Scientist/Innovative Land Restoration) and Amy George (Land Restoration Senior Scientist). The property is beautiful, and we are ready to learn more about the day, the project and what […]
It’s literally music to the ears for bird enthusiasts and conservationists. The endangered Eastern Bristlebird was recently singing in the hills of South East Queensland after not being seen or heard here for three years. The results are testament to long-term collaboration and persistence, good land management and the use of artificial intelligence. The […]
If you own or work with animals, changes to Queensland’s Animal Care and Protection Act 2001 may affect you. The amendments are designed to ensure the furry members of our community are taken care of, and our animal welfare standards and penalties meet modern practices and community expectations. We’ve summarised a few of the […]
An area of land that is double the size of Tasmania is now officially protected in Queensland, following an announcement by the Queensland Government this month. The Queensland Government announced at the beginning of the month that another 43,000 hectares of land including national parks and nature refuges across the state is now protected, […]
Biodiversity underpins the health and liveability of our planet, and now after four tough years of negotiating through the pandemic and how to fund the efforts, a new global framework was announced in December. It has been a long time coming, given scientists have warned that the current biodiversity loss – one million species […]
The Australian Government has been called on by an Australian charity to commit to loss and damage financing to help address the irreversible and life-changing impacts of climate change for future generations that cannot be avoided through mitigation or adaptation. Plan International Australia, an organisation focussed on children’s rights and the equality of girls […]
A fantastic and informative film called ‘Myrtle Rust – the silent killer’ has been published on YouTube, which shares first-hand stories from indigenous rangers, scientists and landowners in Queensland and northern NSW about this exotic plant disease. Myrtle rust is an exotic plant disease that threatens the life of our native plant species and […]
Are you prepared in case of natural disaster? The Department of Agriculture and Fisheries has created a number of online resources aimed at helping business to better prepare for natural disasters so they can continue operating and to recover quickly when disaster strikes. The resources are particularly useful for people looking to better protect […]