Get help to effect whole-of-property improvements
Six properties have signed on to the Burdekin Landscape Repair project, a strong show of commitment from Burdekin graziers.
These aren’t quick fixes. Each agreement represents a holistic, whole-of-property approach to improving grazing management and reducing erosion, shaped around the landholder’s long-term business and land condition goals.
Developing a multi-year property plan is a significant undertaking, involving detailed assessment, mapping, and prioritisation, followed by coordinated on-ground works and ongoing management.
The six-year project, delivered by NQ Dry Tropics, provides funding and technical support to help graziers plan and implement lasting property improvements that benefit productivity and the environment. It aims to prevent 41,000 tonnes of fine sediment from reaching the Great Barrier Reef each year by June 2030 —while delivering long-term investment in participating properties.
Landholders can access:
- fencing and water infrastructure to improve grazing management;
- mechanical works for major gully and streambank repairs; and
- consultant support for grazing or business management.
Efforts are focused on priority areas in the Bowen River and East Burdekin, where erosion reduction delivers the greatest impact. Using spatial data and insights from previous projects, priority land blocks have been identified for potential partnership opportunities.
These efforts align with the Reef 2050 Water Quality Improvement Plan, strengthening regional capacity for sustainable land management and monitoring.
The grazing team is preparing the next round of property plans, weather permitting, and continues to provide mapping, benchmarking, and planning support to help landholders prioritise actions.
The Burdekin Landscape Repair project is funded through the Australian Government’s Reef Trust program.
