Protecting threatened species habitat in the Brigalow Belt of Southern Queensland
About the Project
Property owners in Southern Queensland, your grazing lands may support unique habitats that support biodiversity valuable to maintaining the health and productivity of your agricultural systems.
Loss of biodiversity can result in a reduction of ecosystem services like shade and shelter, healthy soil and water retention that contributes to drought proofing. Loss of these services can have far-reaching effects on our community’s quality of life and health and impact our economy and the industries that depend on natural places and healthy environments.
This project provides the opportunity to not only conserve these critical ecosystems but also contribute to the long-term sustainability and productivity of your grazing systems. Protecting these woodlands will enable them to continue to provide the shade, shelter, and soil health that your livestock rely on while creating mutual benefits for both your farm and the environment. You can also make a significant contribution to the state of the nation’s environment by reconnecting the landscape along regional and national vegetation corridors.
This project is being delivered in areas of the Southern Brigalow Belt throughout 2024 -2026. It is a $1.7 million dollar investment from the Australian Government through the
Saving Native Species Program.
Throughout this project, it aims to improve the condition of fragmented vegetation communities in Southern Queensland. It prioritises clusters and larger areas of Brigalow, Coolibah and Poplar Box woodlands that contain likely habitat for Nationally important species such as the Koala, Yakka Skink, Collared Delma and Northern Quoll. The project will support work on public and private land to:
- Implement appropriate fire regimes to mitigate edge effects and prevent uncontrolled fires
- Tackle weed invasions that threaten native vegetation
- Manage pests to increase habitat health
- Enhance grazing practices
- Correct vegetation structure imbalance caused by disturbance events.
Collaboration with land managers First Nations, Government, and others will be crucial for successful implementation that achieves lasting positive impacts in these important natural areas.
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Opportunities to get involved
A series of free information days and workshops will be held in the focus areas throughout 2024 to 2026. We encourage you to attend, share strategies to tackle land management challenges, and engage with specialist speakers. Follow us on social media, including Eventbrite, and become a member of Southern Queensland Landscapes to stay updated on upcoming workshops.
If your property contains Brigalow, Coolibah, Black Box or Poplar Box woodland areas, complete our Expression of Interest Form. You may be eligible for support to implement sustainable practices on-farm that directly benefit these vegetation communities and the species that rely on them. Activities such as:
- Introducing the right fire in woodlands and buffer areas
- Changing livestock grazing regimes in woodland areas
- Installing fences and alternative watering sources for livestock management
- Enabling regeneration of woodland corridors and buffer areas
- Reducing invasive weeds in and around Woodlands
- Controlling pest animals in the landscape
- Participation in training courses/workshops
Be part of the solution! Land managers are encouraged to register their interest via the “Get Involved” tab.
Learn more about the investment priorities
Queensland Brigalow Priority Place
The Threatened Species Action Plan
This project is funded by the Australian Government under Saving Native Species and delivered by Southern Queensland Landscapes, a member of the Commonwealth Regional Delivery Partners panel.
