Natural Resource Management

Queensland State Government NRM: The Queensland Government Department of Natural Resources and Water work with the Australian Government Department of Environment and Water Resources to deliver Natural Heritage Trust funded projects throughout Queensland...see more»
The Natural Heritage Trust: The Natural Heritage Trust (NHT) was set up by the Australian Government in 1997 to help restore and conserve Australia's environment and natural resources by providing funding for environmental and natural resource management projects and activities at a community level, a regional level and a National/State level....see more»
The Cape York Fire Management Project: The project also has far reaching environmental impacts, some of which will not be realised for years to come. This project has now been extended (through a contract with the Northern Gulf NRM Group) across Queensland and will have staff in several locations including Roma and Rockhampton....see more»
The Cape York Weeds and Feral Animal Project: The Cape York Weeds and Feral Animal Program is based in Cooktown and hosted by the Cook Shire Council. The program has a broad charter including (but not limited to) the building of community capacity to deal with the weed menace, project development and implementation, assisting councils with the development of Pest Management Plans and the control of feral animals such as pigs....see more»
The Coastal and Marine Project: Cape York Marine Advisory Group map seagrass meadows on reefs in the Cape York region. The project provides a baseline for monitoring future changes in seagrass and predicting the impacts of changes on turtle, dugong and fish populations. CYMAG scientists, supported by the Annan-Endeavour Catchment Management Group, conduct monthly monitoring of water quality in the Annnan & Endeavour Rivers and the Laura-Normanby Catchment Area from Lakeland to Princess Charlotte Bay....see more»
The Turtle Nest Predation Monitoring Project: The Turtle Nest Predation Monitoring Project has collected data on three turtle species that are at risk of extinction on the west coast of Cape York....see more»
Community Land and Water Care Organisations: There are a number of organisations that operate on Cape York where people can become involved with managing Cape York's natural resources. Community volunteers and land holders are involved with a wide range of projects that look after country. ...see more»
Funding for NRM Projects Funding for NRM Projects: Funding is available from various Queensland State and Australian government departments, local government and philanthropic organisations throughout the year. CYPDA is currently funded by Queensland State Development and through Australian Government Natural Heritage Trust funded projects which is administered in Queensland by the Department of Natural Resources and Water....see more»