Do not touch sick or dead wild birds or wildlife. If you suspect bird flu in any species of animal, you must report it immediately to the Emergency Animal Disease Hotline on 1800 675 888. Read more information about Avian influenza.
Plants
Find out more information about Queensland’s flora—including our native plants, non-native plants and weeds and poisonous plants—or about the regulatory framework for clearing, growing, harvesting or trading protected plants.
Threatened species
Introductory information about Queensland threatened species, how species become threatened, what the department is doing about it and related processes, and opportunities for public involvement.
Biodiversity
The importance of biodiversity across our land and sea.
Community role
There are many ways the community can get involved and help protect and manage our environment. Read about all the ways how you can help our environment, land and water.
Rainforests
Rainforests in Queensland have significant diversity ranging from evergreen forests to semi-deciduous.