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

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How can the Healthy Habitat project help me?

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The Healthy Habitat Project

If you live in the Black River area north of Townsville, you may be eligible for funding or assistance through NQ Dry Tropics’ Healthy Habitat Project.

What is it?

The Healthy Habitat project is helping semi-rural land owners in the Townsville suburbs of Alligator Creek, Nome and Black River to improve the health of native habitat on their properties. The project provides assistance to manage weeds, protect existing native habitat and plant native vegetation. By participating, you can:

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Burdekin Water Quality Improvement Plan Catchment Atlas

The Burdekin Water Quality Improvement Plan Catchment Atlas is a 148 page document that provides detailed information about the six individual basins and the 48 subcatchments found within the Burdekin dry tropics catchment region.

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How to use the Burdekin Water Quality Improvement Plan Catchment Atlas

Because of its physical size, cost and the need to maintain an up-to-date resource, the Burdekin WQIP Catchment Atlas has been published electronically.

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Download the Plan

The Burdekin Water Quality Improvement Plan is a 135 page document divided into eight chapters.

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References

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Safeguarding the "Gungu" sea turtle

NQ Dry Tropics has launched an educational DVD that promotes the role of Traditional Owners in marine turtle conservation.

The DVD 'Safeguarding the Gungu (sea turtle)' explores the important relationship between Traditional Owners and sea turtles and looks at how cultural heritage and western science are used together to manage turtle populations.

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