In the eucalypt forests of Queensland, Australia, a quintessential symbol of the country’s unique wildlife clings to life – the koala. These charismatic marsupials, with their fuzzy ears and spoon-shaped noses, have long captured hearts worldwide. However, Queensland’s koala populations are facing an uphill battle for survival, making their conservation a matter of urgent concern. […]
Nestled in the heart of Central West Queensland, Bladensburg National Park stands as a testament to the region’s rich biodiversity and cultural heritage. Celebrating its 40th birthday after being declared in 1984 and stretching across 84,900 hectares of Mitchell Grass Downs and Channel Country, this vast expanse of natural beauty is a haven for unique […]
In the heart of our planet’s green treasures lies a complex challenge: how to balance the preservation of biodiversity with the needs of local communities. This intricate dance defines the struggle faced by protected areas (PAs) worldwide. However, a beacon of hope emerges from Satchari National Park (SNP) in Bangladesh, where a ground-breaking study explores […]
Summary of Queensland Frog Society’s Kroombit Threatened Frogs Community Sustainability Action Grant Project Situated 70 km southwest of Gladstone, Kroombit Tops National Park is home to the critically endangered Kroombit tinkerfrog and Kroombit treefrog, both of which are known only from areas of wet forest habitat at Kroombit Tops. Over the past four years – […]
It’s been just over a year since I joined NPAQ, so I thought I’d share a few of my early reflections. I moved to Brisbane from Adelaide in October 2022, having spent 30 years working in government. I’d never contemplated working outside of government until COVID hit. Overnight, my full-time office job turned into a […]
About the author: NPAQ member and former Councillor and Vice President, Steve Noakes, has a long association with protected areas and wildlife tourism in Indonesia. He is Chair of the Advisory Board of the Ecolodges Indonesia Group of Companies which owns and operates lodges adjacent to Way Kambas National Park (Sumatra), Rimba Orangutan Ecolodge (Tunjung […]
The following was summarised from a paper by the University of Adelaide published in 2023: https://media.adelaide.edu.au/economics/papers/doc/wp2023-02.pdf Imagine stepping into a world where nature’s embrace boosts not just your mood but also the economy and community health. This isn’t a fantasy – it’s the reality of our parks and reserves. From local picnics to international tourism, […]
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 […]
Hello, everyone! It’s been a very warm, wet welcome to 2024. At least, large portions of our flora and fauna are flourishing given the additional moisture and warm temperatures. On another thread, early indications suggest that 2024 will be a year of opportunity, given the State elections later in October and the potential to gain […]
