Category: Nature & Environment
UNESCO Recommends the Great Barrier Reef be Declared World Heritage in Danger
Overnight, the UN body issued a draft decision on the World Heritage status of Australia’s iconic reef. That decision will be considered by the World Heritage Committee when it meets in July.
Unique Daintree Lowlands Lot Earns Nature Refuge Status
“Getting this important parcel in the heart of the Daintree well on its way to being restored to its former glory is an incredibly important moment and really speaks to the core purpose of Rainforest Rescue’s work”.
Critically Endangered Hawksbill Turtles Raised by JCU Scientists Experience the Ocean for the First Time
JCU scientists have uncovered fascinating discoveries about the early life of turtles, including notable differences between green and hawksbill turtles. They hope to further this research with tracking devices attached to the released turtles.
Are You Ready for the Single-Use Plastic Ban?
Queensland’s plastic ban made easy for grassroots groups
Reef targets in the Murray and Mossman River Catchments get Huge Cash Investment
A new $5.6 million project for the Mossman and Tully regions will see Terrain NRM and Mossman Agricultural Services work with Mossman cane farmers, through agricultural extension officers and agribusiness providers, to identify factors that are restricting the uptake of fertiliser by cane plants. These measures will improve the quality of water flowing to the Great Barrier Reef while also improving yield.
Rainforest Country Returned to Traditional Owners
Six Daintree blocks are now held in the Jabalbina Yalanji Aboriginal Corporation and Land Trust as a result of a unique Cultural partnership.
Wonga Beach Foreshore Management Plan Released
Foreshore management plans are integral tools to ensure open foreshore areas are managed for the benefit of the community, while making best use of ratepayers’ funds. These plans consider how the foreshore is used by the community and provide actions to maintain, develop and sustainably manage the areas.
Apparent Poisoning of Four Mile Beach Foreshore
Four Mile Beach foreshore poisoning and clearing.
DSSG Concerns For Local Foreshore Management
“DSSG commends the Council’s focus on our foreshores, particularly re-vegetation and weed management. We’d like to see an overall management plan, a commitment to enforcement and public education, and recognition of its stewardship role for our critically endangered littoral forests”.
Queensland Leaders To Scope Biden Climate Summit
The Palaszczuk Government will task leaders in industry, innovation and the environment to explore new opportunities out of US President Joe Biden’s upcoming climate summit.