by IMIT | Sep 8, 2017 | Information
Work has started on a project to tackle erosion, boost grazing productivity and improve Reef water quality in the Burdekin. The groundbreaking Landholders Driving Change project is combining graziers’ knowledge with the latest scientific research to achieve more...
by IMIT | Sep 1, 2017 | Information, Wetlands
It takes more than a severe tropical cyclone to deter the dedicated volunteers of the Queens Beach Action Group (QBAG) from looking after Bowen’s longest beach. Despite Debbie’s best efforts, QBAG recently completed a project on time to restore native habitat and...
by IMIT | Aug 14, 2017 | Information, Wetlands
Electrofishing surveys taking place around Sheepstation Creek over the next few weeks will shine a light on the health of juvenile fish stocks in the area. Since 2013 NQ Dry Tropics has worked with Burdekin Shire Council, Lower Burdekin Water and local landowners to...
by IMIT | Jul 24, 2017 | Information
The head of a project designed to support dwindling populations of Black-throated Finch located on grazing properties in North Queensland has said that it is also benefiting pasture cover and productivity. NQ Dry Tropics’ Conserving Black-throated Finch Habitat...
by IMIT | Jul 20, 2017 | Information
NQ Dry Tropics has been working with enthusiastic volunteers to clean up and restore beach scrubs, one of our most important coastal communities. More than 40 hectares of weeds, including Weeds of National Significance, lantana, prickly pear and rubber vine has been...