Protecting Southern Qld Waterways Through Grazing Management
Ensuring Thriving Koala Populations in SN Qld
Growing Climate Smart Grazing in the Condamine River Basin
Protecting the Brigalow Belt in Southern Qld
Protecting the Coolibah-Black Box in Qld
Natural Resource Recovery Program
Fish Friendly Water Extraction Project
Protecting the Currawinya Lakes Ramsar Wetlands Site
National Soil Monitoring Program
Wandhala Drone Project
Wild Dog Impacts and Management Efforts
Qld Soil Science Graduate and First Nations Engagement Program 2026
Sustainable Agriculture Facilitator
Soil carbon is attracting plenty of attention, and for good reason. Many landholders are already working to improve their soils through practices like maintaining groundcover and encouraging diverse pastures. As interest in carbon markets grows, some are asking whether those same practices could open the door to a soil carbon project. But what exactly is soil carbon? How do carbon projects work? And what should you consider before deciding whether one is right for your property? The good news is you don't need to be a carbon expert to understand the basics. Want a quick overview? Check out our soil carbon factsheet for the key information at a glance.
Protecting pasture, fences and infrastructure from wildfire has long been part of grazing management. Deliberately lighting a paddock can seem counterintuitive. Yet many graziers are taking another look at one particular type of fire: cool burning. Unlike hot summer wildfires, cool burning uses low-intensity fire under carefully planned conditions to manage pasture, weeds and fuel loads while protecting the soil surface. It is one of many management tools graziers can use alongside pasture improvement, grazing management and weed control to build stronger, more resilient pastures. Through the Growing Climate Smart Grazing project, Southern Queensland Landscapes is helping eligible landholders in the Condamine River Basin explore whether cool burning could become another tool for managing their property. Want a quick overview? Check out our cool burning factsheet for the key information at a glance.
Slowing the movement of water at Wansey Downs
Coordinated Action Across Southern Queensland
Why are landholders becoming more curious about carbon and what could it mean on farm?
Southern Queensland Landscapes was proud to attend and present at the Maranoa and South West Indigenous Business Expo in Roma last month, an event that brings together businesses, community organisations and First Nations business leaders to share knowledge, build connections, and explore opportunities across the region. A key focus of our involvement at the Expo was reinforcing our commitment to working alongside First Nations people as a priority. Strong partnerships with Traditional Owners and Indigenous businesses are essential to achieving sustainable land management outcomes across southern Queensland. We recognise that meaningful collaboration is about building long-term relationships, supporting capability development, and ensuring First Nations voices are central to project planning and delivery. Showcasing Regional Projects Our Projects Officer, Jackson Shillingsworth, presented on a range of our project initiatives that are creating real impact across the region, with a strong emphasis on funding opportunities, partnerships and innovation. One of the highlights was the success of our Brigalow Project which focuses on reducing threats to the Brigalow Belt, one of Queensland’s most ecologically significant and endangered habitats. Through targeted land management practices and collaboration with landholders and communities, the project is helping to preserve biodiversity and improve landscape resilience. We also shared insights into the Wandhala Drone Project , a project that supports First Nations business participants to explore how drone technology can be used for land management, cultural heritage monitoring and small business ventures. Events like the Indigenous Business Expo are critical in helping organisations better understand and address barriers to engagement. We are committed to ensuring that our projects and funding opportunities are inclusive, accessible and responsive to the needs of First Nations communities and businesses. Our Commitment: Reconciliation in Action Our participation in the Expo reflects our broader commitment to reconciliation. We invite you to explore our newly launched Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), which outlines the practical steps we will be taking to strengthen relationships, respect cultural knowledge and create meaningful opportunities for First Nations people. 👉 View the RAP here: www.sqlandscapes.org.au/reconciliation-action-plan We thank the organisers of the Maranoa and South West Indigenous Business Expo for the opportunity to be part of such a valuable event. We look forward to continuing to build partnerships, support innovation and work collaboratively with First Nations communities across southern Queensland.
