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Coast dune restoration case study

Better beach habitat - changing 4WD habits

Dunes damaged by careless four-wheel driving have been restored along Lilley’s Beach on Boyne Island thanks to the efforts of volunteers.

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23/07/2013

Wetland protection case study

Wetland protection - reducing the impact of weeds

FBA partnered with Queensland Parks and Wildlife (QPWS), Fitzroy River and Coastal Catchments, Greening Australia and local community members to reduce the impact of weeds at Sandy Point.

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23/07/2013

Conserving Grassland habitat for special species

Conserving Grassland habitat for special species

Jonathon and Carmel Tibbles have improved the management of native grasslands on their grazing property to help conserve rare habitat and species.

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17/07/2013

Indigenous Culture – capturing traditional knowledge

Indigenous Culture - capturing traditional knowledge

Fitzroy Basin Association developed a series of nine videos through the Traditional Ecological Knowledge project funded by Caring for our Country. The short clips feature traditional owners talking about the cultural significance of different landscapes, and how different plants were used for practical purposes, food, and medicine.

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16/07/2013

Fishway case study

Wran Creek Fishway - freeing fish to migrate

Freeing more fish to complete their breeding cycle has helped restore some natural balance to a coastal creek in central Queensland.

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16/07/2013

The Fitzroy River with Billy Mann

The Fitzroy River with Billy Mann

Local traditional owner Billy Mann talks about the mighty Fitzroy River and the cultural significance of the water course to his people. This video is part of a series developed through funding from the Australian Government to increase the knowledge and understanding of local traditional ecological knowledge. Elders have shared their knowledge of local landscapes to ensure it is available to future generations in an easily accessible format.

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29/04/2013

Plants and culture on Great Keppel Island with Bob Muir

Plants and culture on Great Keppel Island with Bob Muir

Bob Muir has been awarded NAIDOC's elder of the year for his work in the community, including his efforts to maintain cultural heritage sites on Great Keppel Island off the Capricorn Coast. Bob is a descendant of the Woppaburra people. Here he talks about how nature was understood and used by traditional owners on the island. This video is part of a series developed through funding from the Australian Government to increase the knowledge and understanding of local traditional ecological knowledge. Elders have shared their knowledge of local landscapes to ensure it is available to future generations in an easily accessible format.

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23/04/2013

Carnarvon Gorge with Fred Conway

Carnarvon Gorge with Fred Conway

Carnarvon Gorge on the central highlands is a very special place for indigenous people, and has beautiful sites of cultural heritage including rock art. Fred Conway shares his reverence for the peaceful landscape, and his knowledge of the diverse flora in the area. This video is part of a series developed through funding from the Australian Government to increase the knowledge and understanding of local traditional ecological knowledge. Elders have shared their knowledge of local landscapes to ensure it is available to future generations in an easily accessible format.

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18/04/2013

Bush Tucker on Mount Archer with Billy Mann

Bush Tucker on Mount Archer with Billy Mann

Join local indigenous man Billy Mann as he explores Mt Archer and describes traditional uses of plants growing in the area. This video is part of a series developed through funding from the Australian Government to increase the knowledge and understanding of local traditional ecological knowledge. Elders have shared their knowledge of local landscapes to ensure it is available to future generations in an easily accessible format.

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05/04/2013