by . | Dec 15, 2023 | 2024, Community Event, Latest News, Wetlands, WUN23
Community planting effort will protect sand dunes at Wunjunga More than 30 volunteers fronted up to plant out more than 900 native seedlings that, when established, will help secure the sand dunes and protect the access road. More than 30 participants did their bit...
by . | Mar 17, 2023 | 2023, CCE20, Latest News, Wetlands
Graziers form clusters to combat exploding numbers of feral pigs Dusty Trails helicopter pilot Daniel Black, NQ Dry Tropics Regional Pest Management Group Coordinator Thijs Kruger, and Land Protection Officers John Fisher (Barcaldine Regional Council), Andries van...
by David Wosner | Aug 19, 2021 | 2021, BGB19, Latest News, Uncategorized, Wetlands
The spectacular Wongaloo Wetlands Bumper turnout at Wongaloo Wetlands Open Day Nearly 400 North Queenslanders had a unique opportunity to learn about the spectacular Wongaloo Wetlands, which have been described as the east coast’s answer to Kakadu National Park....
by . | May 12, 2021 | 2021, Latest News, RWQ18, Sugarcane, Wetlands
Turning aquatic weeds into compost to improve soil health and crop yield NQ Dry Tropics is working with five farmers to turn aquatic weeds sourced from local creeks into compost. The aim is to turn problem weeds into a valuable on-farm resource, through...
by David Wosner | Apr 20, 2021 | 2021, Latest News, RWQ18, Uncategorized, Wetlands
NQ Dry Tropics Project Officer Brad Holt (left) with Bren Fuller, Land Protection Officer, Whitsunday Regional Council (centre) and Saltwater Creek cane grower Robert Boccalatte. Cane farmers learn benefits of collective action for feral pig management Cane farmer...
by David Wosner | Jul 1, 2020 | 2020, Biodiversity, Latest News, RWQ18, Wetlands
Merryplain Creek before weed removal work last year Merryplain Creek during weed removal work last year Plantation Creek weed removal works to reduce flood and fire risk Work will begin in early July to remove aquatic weed Typha, commonly known as Cumbungi or...
