In a shocking week for minimising the concerns of conservationists (on the back of news of plans to defund the EDO and to override environmental checks and balances for Olympic sites), the Crisafulli government has announced the potential return of native forest logging in Queensland. As former members of the now disbanded Native Timber Advisory […]
A budget splash to conserve 30% of Australia’s lands will save species – if we choose the right 30% In 2022, Australia and many other nations agreed to protect 30% of their lands and waters by 2030 to arrest the rapid decline in biodiversity. Since then, the Albanese government has protected large new areas of […]
Each time you visit a national park, you save the health budget almost $100 Patrick O’Connor, University of Adelaide; Adam James Loch, University of Adelaide, and John Maclean, University of Adelaide Visiting a national park is good for our health and wellbeing. But the benefits are not shared equally across the community. Often the people […]
1 November 2024 NPAQ would like to welcome Queensland’s new government and new ministers with the LNP’s David Crisafulli at the helm, while also recognising that all newly appointed governments build on the foundations and legacy of previous administrations. One of the most difficult aspects of life, and of governance, is remaining flexible enough to […]
On 20 September, the Department of Environment, Science and Innovation (DESI) released its annual report card on progress towards the state’s Protected Area Strategy 2020–2030 (PAS). The third report card produced so far, it covers an extended period from 1 October 2022 to 30 June 2024, aligning it with other governmental financial year reporting. NPAQ’s […]
Queensland’s National Parks grew by two today, with eighteen parks throughout Queensland also receiving a boost in size. The new additions are: The Lakes National Park (Flinders Shire), new estate – 43,260 ha Malbon Thompson Range National Park (Cairns), new estate – about 620 ha Former grazing property The Lakes was acquired by the government […]
The State government’s landmark acquisition of 352,589-ha Vergemont Station is an unprecedented win for western Queensland’s threatened species and a call to action for nature lovers and adventurers Imagine you could explore a natural wonderland bigger than the USA’s Yosemite National Park within a day’s drive of Brisbane. A place of incredible arid landscapes and […]
Conondale National Park harbours one of Queensland’s most substantial forested areas and is home to an incredible range of plants and animals.
Articles in the February/March issue of Protected by President Graeme Bartrim and Tony Groom mention how experiencing aspects of nature can trigger an interest in conservation and may also provide real mental and physical health benefits.
Denis has researched the chequered history of indigenious rights and national parks. Here he reminds us that the ancient wisdom of Traditional Owners means they must be partners, if not leaders, in conservation.
