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

Healthy Land Yarn

NQ Dry Tropics has developed a booklet aimed at highlighting the Aboriginal cultural significance of land in our region.

The publication, A Healthy Land Yarn: Aboriginal Cultural Heritage, is designed to share cultural heritage with the landcare community and contribute to managing cultural resources.

The publication was developed in partnership with the Cultural Heritage Unit, Townsville, Department of Environment and Resource Management.

It helps landowners to identify areas, places or objects that are culturally significant to Traditional Owners.

The booklet outlines legislation, duty of care and Traditional Owner groups’ contact information for landholders keen to learn more about the cultural heritage of their land.

The Healthy Land Yarn also explains Indigenous access and use agreements – why, what, when and who can enter into them.

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