In 2023, Australia saw a rise in species added to the threatened list, five times the annual average and double the previous count, increasing the need for conservation efforts. Healthy Land & Water is working hard to turn around this trend in South East Queensland.
Did you know that little beetles with big appetites could be the key to combating problematic invasive weeds? A nature-based solution to tackle one of the stickiest problems for land managers in SEQ.
Now that the dust has settled over COP28 we had the chance to sit down with Dr Andrew O’Neill, our Chief Science and Sustainability Officer to chat about what had been said, decided and left out.
The Queensland Government Department of Environment, Science and Innovation (DESI) has granted waste levy exemptions to some SEQ local government councils, following the impact of severe weather events during December 2023 and January 2024.
During the wet season, effective erosion and sediment control is more important than ever. Prevent contaminants from running off your building site and into waterways by quickly stabilising exposed surfaces and diverting clean stormwater away from disturbed areas, installing and maintaining sediment barriers, covering material stockpiles, and ensuring waste is securely contained on site.
Seagrasses are a nature superhero, playing a crucial role in both climate change mitigation and ecosystem conservation. Acting as carbon sponges, they trap and store carbon, while also providing crucial support to various marine life forms and sustaining ecosystem balance.
Alight is a brand new children’s book that tells a story about how fire can breathe life back into nature and shares the tale of Australian native plants and animals during a planned fire.
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Healthy Land & Water
Level 11, 240 Queen St
GPO Box 735
MEANJIN (BRISBANE)
QLD 4001
Australia
Healthy Land and Water Ltd
ABN 91 115 662 989
