An additional $2 million has been announced for a program to improve habitat resilience for South East Queensland’s koala populations. This additional funding builds on Healthy Land & Water’s Protecting Koalas project which is specifically focused on the Flinders Peak area.
The new funding will expand our koala protection efforts into the Lake Manchester, North Pine, and Grandchester areas. We will be working closely with private landholders and Seqwater to roll out the on-ground actions.
A community-driven project to protect the shoreline at Golden Beach shoreline against erosion has weathered a massive storm and come up trumps, whilst increasing fish habitat and the presence of sand in the area.
Two hectares of at-risk endangered regional ecosystem is being restored and protected as part of a collaborative rehabilitation project at the Ransome Road Reserve in Lota.
Reconciliation Australia has officially endorsed environmental peak group, Healthy Land & Water’s comprehensive Reconciliation Action Plan, which is a practical guide to how the organisation will deliver meaningful changes across the business in support of reconciliation.
Healthy Land & Water CEO Julie McLellan says she is looking forward to bringing Healthy Land & Water’s commitments to life.
The Woorim Beach Dune Rehabilitation Project is enhancing the area for turtle nesting by reducing dune erosion and artificial light spill through weed control and revegetation.
Healthy Land & Water and Moreton Bay Regional Council are supporting the Bribie Island Environment Protection Association (BIEPA) and Barung Landcare to deliver the project, which is also being supported by an impressive group of passionate local volunteers. Bribie Island lies within the internationally recognised Moreton Bay Ramsar Wetland, one of the important feeding and nesting grounds for marine turtles along the east coast of Australia.
One of the biggest names in shorebirds says continued action and a long-term commitment to manage threats and protect the species is needed. Jill Chamberlain has witnessed a steady decline in the number of migratory birds arriving from the northern hemisphere over time. We recently heard from Jill at the Pumicestone Catchment Convergence where she walked us through her shorebird story and the need to take action.
Through landmark legislation passed through the Queensland Parliament last week, the Quandamooka People have had their traditional custodianship restored over 17,000 hectares of Protected Areas on Mulgumpin (Moreton Island).
The legislation that was passed will see 98% of Mulgumpin jointly managed by the Traditional Owners and Queensland Government and includes additional state lands being added to the National Park.
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Healthy Land & Water
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GPO Box 735
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QLD 4001
Australia
Healthy Land and Water Ltd
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