For successful conservation of biodiversity, it is vital to know whether protected areas in increasingly fragmented landscapes effectively safeguard species. However, how large habitat fragments must be, and what level of protection is required to sustain species, remains poorly known. We compiled a global data set on almost 2000 bird species in 741 forest fragments varying […]
On December 10th this year, the day before World Mountains Day, the National Parks Association of Queensland will join with Binna Burra Lodge to host a half day ‘Families for the Forests’ celebration at Mt Roberts. Join us from 11am to 3pm on Saturday the 10th of December to enjoy live music, picnics and a range […]
The Romeo Lahey Memorial Lecture is held in memory and celebration of our founder, Romeo Lahey. There have been 19 memorial lectures to date, with the first being held the year after the passing of Romeo Lahey, who died in 1968. All previous Romeo Lahey Memorial Lectures can be read on the NPAQ website: https://npaq.org.au/rhl/ The 20th […]
The roles and responsibilities of Rangers (park managers) are diverse requiring knowledge and skills in fauna and flora ecology and conservation, and ecological processes such as pollination, water quality, nutrient regulation, soil formation and retention, air quality regulation, weed and feral animal control and fire management 1. As well, they require knowledge and skills related […]
Nantawarrina, the first Indigenous Protected Area (IPA) in Australia was declared in 1998, on the Adnyamathanha lands (SA), since that time IPAs have grown due to demand from traditional owners across the country. In October 2022 there are now 81 IPAs nationally, protecting over 85 million hectares of land and over 5 million hectares of […]
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 […]
Its time. 2022 will be a critical year globally for biodiversity, as the UN COP 15 (United Nations Convention of Biological Diversity conference of parties meeting for the 15th time) is in December. This meeting will be the largest biodiversity meeting in a generation, and the stakes for protecting our nature are high. Not just […]
Who doesn’t love a waterfall and Barron Gorge National Park is home to several amazing waterfalls that range from beautiful little falls on Stony Creek up to the majestic giant that is Barron Falls. The Barron Gorge National Park extends from the suburbs of Cairns on the coastal plain at Lake Placid to the elevated […]
Natalie is a Ranger with Marine Parks based in Moreton Bay Marine Park. For as long as Natalie can remember, she has loved being outdoors. Her love of the natural environment and a passion for protecting it for future generations helped shape her career pathway to becoming a Ranger. How long have you worked in […]
Found in New South Wales and on the southern border of Queensland in the ranges, the endangered Eastern Bristlebird (Dasyornis brachypterus) is becoming a very rare sight for birdwatchers. There are three main areas this shy bird can be found; southern Queensland, central New South Wales and the New South Wales/Victorian border. The entire population […]
