For the last decade
NQ DRY TROPICS
has been working with people to
improve our environment

In the last five years
we have helped graziers install
136 watering points to
protect waterways

Improved
130,000 hectares
of grazing land in the
Burdekin region

Protected
104,000 hectares
of wildlife corridors

Improved the environmental sustainability of
40,000 hectares
of sugar, fruit and vegetable farms

Protected
25 hectares
of coastal vegetation

Reduced the use of fertiliser on
20,000 hectares of farmland near the
Great Barrier Reef

Improved
the quality of soil on
15,000 hectares
of land in the dry tropics region

We have removed barriers
to fish movement along
5,000 kilometres
of creeks and rivers

We have helped over
90 families in semi-urban areas
to protect native plants in their backyard

Bowling Green Bay

Funding available for Bowling Green Bay neighbours

Landholders near the Bowling Green Bay wetland south of Townsville, may be eligible for funding to remove weeds and improve land management practices to enhance wetland health.

Removal of weeds such as hymenachne, rubber vine, prickly acacia, water hyacinth and salvinia will be targeted as part of the project.

Installation of protective fencing, feral animal control and revegetation may also be funded through the program.

To find out if you live in the project area view this map.

For more information about the program and how to apply read the Fact Sheet below or contact NQ Dry Tropics.

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Fact Sheet - Wetland Protection Funding.pdf	581.34 KB
Application Form - Wetland Protection Funding.doc	155.5 KB

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