Did you know butterflies are considered indicators of environmental health and Brisbane has approximately 160 known butterfly species?
An abundance of butterflies signals good environmental conditions while declining numbers may be a sign of problems with consequences for other wildlife.
The results of our extensive monitoring program across South East Queensland were released on 5 November 2000, representing the culmination of twelve months of rigorous scientific monitoring at 312 freshwater, estuarine, marine, and event sites across the region.
For the last 20 years, results for South East Queensland have been communicated annually through the Healthy Land & Water Report Card.
A Report Card for South East Queensland has been released today, arming the region with 20 years of comprehensive monitoring data to guide the action needed to build the prosperity, liveability, and sustainability of the growing region.
We are pleased to announce that the Quandamooka Yoolooburrabee Aboriginal Corporation (QYAC) and Healthy Land & Water have renewed their strong commitment to work together during a special ceremony, marked at the re-signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the groups.
Healthy Land & Water has been busy completing small and large earthworks projects as part of the Healthy Catchments Program, funded by the Department of Environment and Science (DES).
Fire has played a critical role in the evolution of the Australian landscape. Natural processes such as lightning strikes, together with the traditional burning practices of Indigenous Australians have molded and changed our landscape over millions of years.
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Level 11, 240 Queen St, GPO Box 735
Meanjin (Brisbane) QLD 4001, Australia
Monday - Friday 8.30am - 5.00pm
Healthy Land & Water Ltd ABN 91 115 662 989
Phone: (07) 3177 9100
Email: info@hlw.org.au
We acknowledge that the place we now live has been nurtured by the Traditional Custodians of this Country for tens of thousands of years, and that their physical, cultural and spiritual custodianship of our land, water and skies is ongoing.
