Case Studies

Moura landholders tackle pig control together

Scott and Kelly Becker, along with Scott’s parents Norman and […]

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Move to rotational grazing on Dumbarton Station

Winemaker turned grazier Brian McGuigan got help from FBA through a Reef Rescue grant to improve the profitability and sustainability of his Dumbarton Station property near Middlemount by moving to a rotational grazing system. He divided his large paddocks into smaller sections and made changes in herd management, such as resting paddocks.

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Recovering from flooding at Dangarfield

Dangarfield is the jewel in the crown of Dangarfield Cattle Company’s operations, which includes five properties in the Taroom – Wandoan area.
Fourth generation grazier Ben Adams owns and operates Dangarfield, which has been in his family since 1947.
This video shares Ben’s story, and the work he was funded by FBA to do to restore his landscape.

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Reef Achievements in the Fitzroy Basin 2008-2016

The Great Barrier Reef contributes $532 million to the Fitzroy […]

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Station Creek – a case study

Mick Kelly and Jackie Fowler have owned Station Creek since […]

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Spray rig improvements through Grains BMP

Doing Grains Best Management Practices (BMP) enabled Carmel and Kevin O’Keeffe to successfully apply for funding to upgrade their spray rig and install GPS. The result is a much better performing machine that saves the family time, and saves the reef!
The O’Keeffes run a cropping enterprise near Emerald on the central highlands.

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Snapshot of local community work to protect the reef

The everyday actions of people in the Fitzroy Basin and coastal catchments are helping protect the Great Barrier Reef and improve its resilience to climate change. This video was put together through the join efforts of the Fitzroy Basin Association Inc. and the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority, with support from the community groups, schools and individuals featured to provide a snapshot of the kind of work we can all get involved in to care for the reef.

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Volunteer effort restores Emu Park bushland

This is the personal story of Cliff Bunn, an active Bushcare volunteer on the Capricorn Coast.
Fitzroy Basin Association works closely with many grassroots volunteer groups, as well as Landcare groups, to encourage greater participation in work to protect, restore or manage our public land and water resources.

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