SEQ NRM Plan submitted to Australian Government for approval The plan submitted to the government is the result of a year long review and future-scoping process, involving a deep dive into the science, a comprehensive online survey, and feedback from a series of regional workshops. We consolidated the science and feedback into a draft for […]
Enhancing the capacity of farmers to prepare for drought conditions Healthy Land and Water’s Drought and Climate Adaptation program is helping South East Queensland landholders to prepare for drought and changes in climate instead of responding to it. The program is building the capacity of landholders so they can successfully manage drought and its consequences, […]
Agriculture can get a bad rap as a practice that is entirely detrimental to the environment, but implementing the right management practices can lead to greater profitability, environmental benefits and support for local rural communities. The Land Management Practices Program, funded by the Australian government’s National Landcare Program, aims to work with landholders, farming and community […]
An essential part of Queensland’s economy is agricultural production, and in South East Queensland (SEQ) it contributes to over $1.2 billion and makes up 13 percent of the state’s agriculture commodities. The SEQ landscape is made up of 55 percent farmland, however, rapidly increasing environmental pressures like population numbers and urban development are placing the […]
Kin Kin Creek, situated near Noosa, supports a diverse range of rainforests, wetlands, tree orchards, small crops and grazing lands. It’s a crucial habitat the local community is determined to protect, but Kin Kin Creek is under pressure. In recent years, erosion has become a major problem in Kin Kin. Vegetation has been cleared for […]
Healthy Land and Water is committed to helping farmers and producers get the best outcomes from their land and for the environment. For over a decade, we have helped manage the Grazing Best Management Practices (BMP) program in South East Queensland, which is designed to enable farmers and producers to improve environmental and economic sustainability on […]
Since European settlement, invasive animal and plant species have wrought a terrible toll on the Australian environment. Rabbits, toads, camels, goats, brumbies and pigs are some of the feral species that damage the landscape, kill native species and breed uncontrollably. The problem is extensive even in high-value conservation areas like North Stradbroke Island in South […]