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A Fresh Start for Private Protected Areas – Discussion Paper
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Farmers and other landholders are invited to provide feedback about conservation on private land in Queensland through the A Fresh Start for Private Protected Areas – Discussion Paper.
Australia’s first conserved area recognised
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A new conserved area in Queensland, the first in Australia, will be dedicated to the conservation of native wildlife.
A winter yard cleanup could keep your yard snake free this spring
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Winter is a good time to clean up your yard, to avoid snakes when the weather warms up. Learn how to make your yard less attractive to snakes.
Heading to Tropical North Qld this winter?
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Be Crocwise around the water. Learn more about how to stay safe and reduce your risk.
Planned burns in national parks
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Rangers conduct planned burns across the state to keep our environment healthy and help protect neighbours and communities from the risk of bushfires. Learn more about their work and what you can do if you…
Growing and investing in Queensland’s national parks
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Learn about new land acquired for adding or converting to national parks as part of the ongoing expansion of Queensland’s public protected area system.
Let’s get our recycling sorted Queensland
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Knowing what items can go in your recycling bin will help make sure we’re recycling as much as we can and recycling correctly.
Download the Saveful app to help save food, money and time in your kitchen
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Saveful can help you move past the limits of your food’s ‘best before’ and into the possibilities of its ‘best after’.
Great Barrier Reef gill net fishing phase out
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Gill net fishing in the Great Barrier Reef will be phased out by mid-2027. Read about how it will provide greater protection for the Reef’s threatened, endangered and protected species.
Our Reef Our Wonder
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Learn more about how the Queensland Government is committing large-scale funds and working closely with First Nations people, partners, landholders, industries and communities to protect the Great Barrier Reef: Our Reef, Our Wonder.
Wetlands of Queensland book
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This richly illustrated publication includes more than 550 full-colour photographs showcasing the variety, beauty and complexity of Queensland’s wetlands. Find out more…
Queensland threatened species listing
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View a full list of Queensland threatened species by wildlife class and year.
Public Register Portal
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The Public Register Portal provides improved access to environmental licences and permits information in Queensland.
Queensland Environment
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Bye 👋 to soups and slow cooked casseroles, and hello to leafy greens and seasonal fruits 🍓🍒🍇 Enjoy all your favourites this spring including watermelon,…
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A big shout out to Dr David Stewart and the Raine Island Recovery Project team for their dedication to protecting one of Australia’s rarest seabirds…
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If you're enjoying the great K'gari outdoors these school holidays, make sure you know your dingo Dos and dingo Don'ts. Like all things in nature,…
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How do we tackle pests in Queensland’s protected areas? 🤔 As the state’s largest land manager, QPWS looks after more than 13 million hectares of…
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Every part of the supply chain contributes to the problem of food waste - including households! And it's costing Queenslanders money 💸 But what can…
Queensland Environment
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Did you know that excessive artificial light at night affects our wildlife? 🌃🐾 Many of our nocturnal species have adapted to use darkness for important…
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Spring has sprung and what better way to get into the season than by starting your own backyard veggie garden! 🌱🫛 Growing fruit and veg…
Queensland Environment
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Did you know fire can help protect one of Queensland’s most elusive native birds? 🔥 The ground parrot – a rare and vulnerable species –…
Down to Earth blog
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Queensland has some of the cutest animals in the world! Get your fix of cute animal pictures and fun facts. #downtoearth
Queensland Environment
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Not all environmental action is loud. Sometimes it looks like composting coffee grounds. Fixing a worn-out shirt. Walking instead of driving. Letting native flowers grow wild in your backyard…
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Easy tips on how to create a garden for wildlife – small changes to attract and protect native animals in Queensland. #downtoearth
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Australia’s first conserved area has been declared in Queensland. Learn more about conserved areas and how they are defined. #downtoearth
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Celebrate National Science Week by getting to know 7 of Queensland’s brightest, boundary-pushing scientists. #downtoearth
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Meet incredible women leading the charge in Queensland science, from researchers to regulation and remote fieldworkers. #downtoearth
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Learn the types of weeds that are living in your garden in Queensland and how to get rid of them. #downtoearth