by Samantha Morris | Dec 9, 2022 | News, NLP22 Case Studies, Nurturing Nature Cultivating Culture
One of the world’s most invasive fish species is in decline in the internationally acclaimed Ramsar listed wetlands of Currawinya National Park in south west Queensland. Southern Queensland Landscapes, Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service (QPWS) and renowned aquatic...
by Samantha Morris | Dec 9, 2022 | Nature Positive, News, NLP22 Case Studies, Nurturing Nature Cultivating Culture
Sandringham Wetlands is part of the ‘High priority coastal and island restoration for the protection of significant ecological communities and species project’ and is funded by the Australian Government’s Reef Trust, and delivered through the National Landcare Program...
by Samantha Morris | Dec 9, 2022 | News, NLP22 Case Studies
Scotty and Josie Finlayson aren’t your average central Queensland landholders, instead of cattle or crops their paddocks contain liberty trained horses ready to perform in Australia’s biggest horse shows. The couple own a 64-hectare property in Stanwell, 25km from...
by Samantha Morris | Dec 8, 2022 | News, NLP22 Case Studies, Nurturing Nature Cultivating Culture
Gamba grass is a restricted invasive plant under the Biosecurity Act 2014. It is fast growing and can overrun local ecosystems and fuel fires with intensities well above that posed by native vegetation. In April 2022 a multi-agency taskforce arrived in Cooktown in Far...
by Samantha Morris | Dec 8, 2022 | News, Partnerships
Queensland’s Reef champions have been recognised at a glittering awards ceremony held in Cairns last week. The Reef Champion Awards shine a light on farming, extension, Traditional Owners and community leaders who are working to reduce their impact on the Great...