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

Traditional Owner Management Group

NQ Dry Tropics set up the Traditional Owner Management Group in 2003. It meets at least three times a year to discuss natural and cultural heritage issues.

There are 15 Traditional Owner representatives involved in the group, and they’re represented by an executive core of four.

When the group started six years ago, it wanted to be the hub for Indigenous people interested in managing land and sea. Since that time, it has worked well towards this objective and continues to enjoy strong support today. Members of the group have commented that they are happy NQ Dry Tropics supports them getting together at a regional level.

Recently, NQ Dry Tropics set up a Facebook page for members of the group to better communicate with each other.

The NQ Dry Tropics Traditional Owner Management Group has three priorities over the next two years; manage land, acquire land and develop traditional ecological systems.

NQ Dry Tropics has committed to helping the group in any way we can. This help will enable the group to expand on its pass successes and make it even stronger for the future.

Traditional Owner Management Group Members

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The NQ Dry Tropics Traditional Owner Management Group consists of the following representatives:

1. Nywaigi Traditional Owner group - Phil Rist
2. Wulgurukaba Traditional Owner group - Arthur Johnson
3. Bindal Traditional Owner group - Eddie Smallwood
4. Juru Traditional Owner group - Jim Gaston
5. Gia Traditional Owner group - Tba
6. Jangga Traditional Owner group - Colin McLennan
7. Birri Traditional Owner group - Dorothy Savage
8. Wiri Traditional Owner group - Mary Sauney and Norman Johnson
9. Gudjal Traditional Owner group - Val Alberts and Ronelle Huxley
10. Gugu Badhun Traditional Owner group - Harry Gertz and Ailsa Snider
11. Warungnu Traditional Owner group - Bill Morganson
12. Manbarra Traditional Owner group - Walter Palm Island and Nat Surha
13. Iningai Traditional Owner group - TBA
14. Wangan/Jangalingou Traditional Owner group - Shirley Dun Robinson
15. Bidjara Traditional Owner group - Floyd Robinson
16. Yirendali Traditional Owner group - Jim Hill

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