ABOUT NQ DRY TROPICS
VISION
PURPOSE
ABOUT NQ DRY TROPICS
VISION
Healthy landscapes and thriving communities in the Burdekin Dry Tropics .
PURPOSE
Empower the Burdekin Dry Tropics community to sustainably manage land , water , soil , plants , and animals .
NQ Dry Tropics is an independent , not for profit company delivering extension , training and on-ground work to improve :
• landscapes — healthy natural and cultural resources ;
• livelihoods — profitable primary production to support vibrant regional economies ; and
• communities — strong , resilient and connected .
Formed in 2002 , we work with hundreds of partners to deliver science-based projects focused on :
• practice change : working with land managers to improve ecological sustainability , resilience and profitability of farming enterprises ;
• systems repair : rehabilitating critical landscapes , habitats and species ;
• regional NRM planning : leading and participating in planning for sustainable management of natural resources ; and
• Traditional Owner empowerment : supporting First Nations people to connect with , and heal Country .
Where we work
The 146,000 km ² Burdekin Dry Tropics region connects rangelands to the reef and covers eight per cent of Queensland . We focus on the 97 per cent of land used for grazing and cropping .
( Left ): The Burdekin Dry Tropics region .
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