� About us
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 :
� supporting practice change and repairing landscapes — working with land managers to improve ecological sustainability , resilience and profitability of farming enterprises , and reduce impacts on the Great Barrier Reef ;
� protecting ecosystems and threatened ecological communities — rehabilitating critical landscapes , habitats and species ;
� Traditional Owner empowerment — supporting First Nations people to connect with , and heal , Country ; and
� planning — leading and participating in planning for sustainable management of natural resources .
� Our 2030 aspirations
� Healthy and well-functioning land and water ecosystems . � Empowered Traditional Owners connecting with , and caring for , Country .
� Widespread stewardship leading to enduring practice change and prosperity for land managers .
� Regional communities and economies resilient to impacts of climate change and natural disasters .
� NQ Dry Tropics widely recognised as a leader in NRM .
NQ DRY TROPICS | ANNUAL YEAR IN REVIEW REPORT 2023-24
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