ABOUT US
NQ Dry Tropics is an independent , not for profit , community-based company . We promote sustainable management of land , water , plants and animals in the dry tropics of North Queensland .
We work to improve :
• landscapes — healthy natural environments ;
• livelihoods — profitable primary production to support strong regional economies ; and
• communities — strong , resilient and connected .
Formed in 2002 , we are trusted and respected by a wide network of community , corporate and government partners .
WHERE WE WORK
We operate in the 146,000 km ² Burdekin Dry Tropics region connecting the Great Dividing Range to the Great Barrier Reef . We focus on the 97 per cent of land used for grazing , sugar cane and horticulture . Our influence also extends beyond North Queensland through state , national and global partnerships .
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