Do you have photos from a visit to a national park or protected area? Send them to admin@npaq.org.auor connect with us on Instagram @nationalparksassocqld for your chance to feature in the next edition of NPAQ’s PROTECTED Magazine! The best photos will also be featured on NPAQ social media channels and go in the draw to […]
The following was written based on an article in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (Tourism as a Tool in Nature-Based Mental Health: Progress and Prospects Post-Pandemic), published in 2022 and written by Buckley, Ralf C, Cooper and Mary-Ann. http://hdl.handle.net/10072/421534 The COVID-19 pandemic laid bare the global need for mental health care. Amidst […]
In 1999, the South East Queensland Forest Agreement was signed by the Beattie Government, various conservation groups and the then Queensland Timber Board. Under this historic agreement, it was agreed that remaining areas of native state forests between Gladstone in the north to the New South Wales border in the south would only be logged […]
The following article is grounded in the research conducted by Edmund Goh, as outlined in his paper titled “Walking Off-Trail in National Parks: Monkey See Monkey Do. https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/01490400.2020.1755750 National parks hold a special place in the hearts of outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers worldwide. These protected areas offer sanctuary to diverse ecosystems, serving as havens […]
National Parks Association of Queensland’s Activities Committee is almost as old as the organisation itself. The objective of this group, as reported in The Activities Guidelines is “to offer a wide variety of interesting and stimulating experiences to showcase the wonderful diversity and heritage that we have in our National Parks in Queensland and beyond. […]
The following is a summary of a report submitted to Bond University by the authors as part of a collaborative research project between Bond University and NPAQ. The below article delves into public perceptions and behaviours toward Queensland’s national parks. Through a combination of qualitative interviews, observational data, and quantitative surveys, we uncovered a nuanced […]
Nestled in the heart of Queensland’s rugged outback lies a natural wonderland waiting to be discovered: Diamantina National Park. With its vast expanses of sweeping plains, rugged gorges, and rich biodiversity, this park offers an unparalleled opportunity to immerse oneself in the raw beauty of Australia’s wilderness. Diamantina National Park is a landscape defined by […]
Hidden amidst the spinifex and rocky outcrops of the rugged Queensland outback, dwells a tiny avian gem: the Opalton Grasswren (Amytornis rowleyi). With its striking plumage and elusive nature, this diminutive bird embodies the spirit of resilience and adaptation in one of Australia’s most inhospitable environments. Discovery and Description: Discovered in 1990 by ornithologist Richard […]
Since the young age of 7, Kim has always wanted to be a Ranger and has worked hard to make her dream a reality. After graduating with First Class Honours in a Bachelor of Applied Science in Natural Systems and Wildlife Management, a post-uni reality check hit Kim when she realised just how competitive it […]
