Archives: Priority Actions

Conduct surveying, treatment and monitoring of turbina infestations, particularly along the Barron River and other waterways.

Conduct education campaigns to raise awareness in the community about actions we can all take to improve our local environment.

Develop and implement a roadmap for local climate change, that is led by the community.

Investigate and implement a range of options to support local sustainable industries, including promoting local markets, managing water quality and supply, supporting innovation, value adding, knowledge transfer and regional branding.

Foster improved collaboration and partnerships between local governments, industries, working groups and private enterprises, for increased engagement in natural resource management.

Use appropriate fire management techniques across the landscape to help reduce fuel loads and control weeds.

Collaborate with all stakeholders to conduct coordinated and ongoing control of priority weeds and pests to protect farming land and natural and cultural assets.

Conduct a range of activities across the catchment to minimise sediment runoff into the Barron River and Great Barrier Reef, including bank stability work, revegetation and land management practices.

Protect and maintain the health of waterways, including from the risk of introduced pest fish and plants from the aquarium trade.

Conduct a coordinated feral pig control program across the Tablelands, using a range of methods.

Conduct coordinated and aggressive action to control pest ant species, including electric ants and yellow crazy ants.

Encourage the establishment of a range of businesses owned and managed by Traditional Owners, through support to increase capacity and business skills.