On The Land
6 February, 2025
Big boost for natural resources
A MAJOR boost to on-ground land, water and biodiversity programs across Queensland costing $117.84 million has been announced by the Crisafulli Government.
The government will partner with National Resource Management Regions Queensland to deliver projects across the state over the coming four years.
“Regional Natural Resource Management organisations have a proven track record to deliver practical, on-the-ground solutions for managing our land, soil, water and biodiversity,” Minister for Natural Resources and Mines, Manufacturing and Regional and Rural Development, Dale Last, said.
“Landowners know all too well that Queensland is a land of extreme droughts, floods and increasing threats, and the Crisafulli Government is committed to protecting our natural assets for generations to come.
“I’m excited about the opportunity to partner with NRM Regions Queensland on this strategic investment which will support landholders in regional Queensland.”
NRM Regions Queensland chief executive officer Chris Norman said member organisations played a vital role in regional and remote Queensland, delivering outcomes for conservation as well as the economy.
“To ensure we protect our precious landscapes while also producing food and fibre for a growing population, we must work together, we must think strategically and we must invest appropriately,” he said.
“So, we’re thrilled to be working alongside the Crisafulli Government to deliver big outcomes for our environment and agriculture through the new Natural Resource Management Program.
“This statewide program of activity will have a huge impact on our threatened species, on agricultural landscapes, on rivers, waterways and coasts, on pest plants and animals, on Culture and Country and on job creation in the natural resource management sector.”
Part of the funding will be spent on a variety of activities such as supporting Indigenous Land and Sea Rangers, controlling invasive species, improve grazing land management and restoring high-priority habitats.
