Archives: Priority Actions

Plan and implement habitat connectivity projects in high priority areas for wildlife movement, that consider likely impacts from climate change.

Monitor existing on-farm water treatment systems and expand successful technologies to additional locations.

Maintain a network of trusted extension staff who can provide growers with reliable, consistent information to support decisions for best management practices.

Identify and protect sites with cultural significance, with leadership from local Traditional Owners and ensuring culturally appropriate protocols are used.

Raise awareness of the impact of chemical use on local wildlife species, including insects and frogs.

Proactively encourage and engage youth in environmental initiatives, including planting, planning and pollution.

Investigate successful techniques for ‘industrial scale’ revegetation projects.

Increase the productive capacity of agricultural land through improved soil health and implementation of regenerative agricultural practices.

Implement a range of strategies to minimise the impact of dogs on local wildlife species, including provisions in local planning schemes, education and awareness and regulation.

Use existing native plant nurseries and investigate establishing new ones to support restoration work and provide opportunities for local communities.

Support best management agricultural practices that help maintain local industries and communities, while also protecting our unique natural environment and wildlife species.

Build on existing planning processes (such as the JRCMA Johnstone River Restoration Plan) to develop restoration plans for all waterways within the Northern Cassowary Coast (eg. Russell, Tully, Murray, Liverpool, Maria, Hull, Moresby, plus other waterways and tributaries).