Koala conservation builds momentum in regional Queensland

by Samantha Morris | Aug 7, 2023 | News, Nurturing Nature Cultivating Culture

Koalas are iconic. But they’re also a species in peril. In 2022, the status of the koala changed from vulnerable to endangered. While the change in status is alarming, it also means an increased level of protection for the species. Queensland’s koala populations are...

Biosecurity in Queensland’s NRM regions

by Samantha Morris | May 4, 2023 | News, Nurturing Nature Cultivating Culture, Partnerships

Biosecurity is a critical component of land management and conservation efforts in Queensland. At its core, biosecurity refers to the measures put in place to protect against the introduction and spread of harmful pests, diseases, and weeds that can have devastating...

Protecting Queensland’s threatened species: NRM in action

by Samantha Morris | Mar 1, 2023 | News, Nurturing Nature Cultivating Culture

Queensland is a state of extraordinary natural diversity. From the rangelands to the Reef, we boast an incredible array of unique plants and animals. Unfortunately, many of these species are facing significant threats, and are now considered threatened and despite...

Reducing the impact of fire on endangered Carpentarian Grasswren – Southern Gulf NRM

by Samantha Morris | Mar 1, 2023 | Nature Positive, News, NLP22 Case Studies, Nurturing Nature Cultivating Culture

The Carpentarian Grasswren (Amytornis dorotheae) is a medium-sized grasswren, endemic to the southern Gulf of Carpentaria. It is a small but striking brown and white bird with a moderately long tail that it flicks erect in a cheeky display. Historically the species...

Supporting stronger soil health in Queensland’s Northern Gulf – Gulf Savannah NRM

by Samantha Morris | Dec 12, 2022 | News, NLP22 Case Studies, Nurturing Nature Cultivating Culture

Gulf Savannah NRM’s successful Healthy Farming Futures project – funded by the Regional Landcare Partnership Program – is now in its fifth and final year. This project is aimed at improving soil health in the Northern Gulf. The region’s intensive agriculture is worth...

Carp numbers down in Ramsar wetlands – Southern Queensland Landscapes

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...