PROJECTS
Building Resilience of Threatened Species and Communities
Overview This project focuses on the revegetation and weed control around existing vegetation, on private property. So, although this project will provide important community-wide and environmental benefits you might want to know how it could benefit you as a...
Mabi Recovery (Stage 3) Wongabel Forest
Overview This project aims to weed and restore .5 hectare of land adjacent to the Mabi forest area and undertake tree planting to increase the Mabi ecological habitat within Wongabel State Forest.Project activites Conduct baseline vegetation assessment including...
Queens Jubilee – Wongabel Mabi Recovery
Overview Mabi forest is a Critically Endangered ecological community and provides habitat for threatened and endangered animal species. This 1/2 ha. area is adjacent to remnant Mabi Forest and part of a former forestry area, offering a precious opportunity to restore...
Mabi Forest Resilience Project
Overview The Wongabel State Forest is one of very few remaining remnant areas of Mabi vegetation which was reduced through clearing by 97% prior to the 1920's. This project aims to restore 1ha of land adjacent to Mabi Forest to protect vulnerable remnant forest by...
Feral Pig Control
Community Engagement & Education via Pig Collaring & Mapping in the Barron River CatchmentOverview Feral pigs cause an incredible amount of damage to farm land, water-courses and the natural environment. On the Atherton Tablelands many farmers see feral pigs...
Leslie Creek Mt Quincan Mabi Expansion
Overview Mabi forest is very fragmented on the Atherton Tablelands with only 4% remaining on the Tablelands. This Leslie Creek - Mt Quincan revegetation connects to revegetation on Ball road which was done in the early 2000's. The long term reduction of sediment...
Best Management Practices for Farmers
Overview To raise awareness and encourage adoption of best management practices by mixed cropping for farmers on the Atherton Tablelands. Project activites Integrated Farm Management Techniques Bus Trip Exhibitor at the Rotary Field Days Soil Health Seminar...
Wongabel Rainforest Recovery Stage II
Overview 4,500 stems planted in 1.5 hectares adjacent to the 2019/2020 site. The initial task involved slashing and clearing the area of 3-4 metre Guinea Grass. The planting took place in March to align with the wet season. Project activites Planting of 4,500 stems...
Bonadio Corridor Mabi Stepping Stones
Overview This project was aimed to improve the resilience and area of Mabi Forest, classified as endangered under the Federal Government legislation "Environment Protection and Biodiversity Act 1999" and the Queensland Government Nature Conservation Act 1991. Mabi...
Mixed Cropping in Wet Tropics
Overview This project delivered property improvement plans to 10 farms and much-needed on-ground works leading to production sustainability dividends for farmers. Project Outcomes The environmental outcomes, while unmeasurable in practical terms, will be significant....