Land for Wildlife
With over 90% of bushland managed for purposes other than wildlife conservation, private landholders play an important role in preserving Australia's unique wildlife. Retaining bushland on private property can contribute to the survival of plants and animals and provide important corridors for wildlife movement. It can also offer production benefits, by reducing erosion, providing shade and shelter for stock, and controlling salinity.
Land for Wildlife Plus - funding available!
Queensland Murray-Darling Committee, through Land for Wildlife, is offering financial help to progress nature conservation on-ground projects on your property. QMDC will assist landholders registered with this program to improve their management and protection of Priority Ecosystems and Species. Landholders will be eligible for a minimum of $250 and a maximum of $5,000 of funding for property works, depending on the environmental benefit gained. Click here for more information or contact Kate Steel on 4637 6200.
What is Land for Wildlife?
Land for Wildlife is a free, voluntary program that encourages and assists private landholders to provide habitat for wildlife on their property.
Anyone with a commitment to preserving and enhancing wildlife habitat can qualify for Land for Wildlife, whether it be on a commercial property, bush block, council park or school ground. Land for Wildlife is totally voluntary and free of all legal binds.
All registered properties receive a free Land for Wildlife sign and information folder, a quarterly newsletter and support from qualified staff. The program also provides a link with like-minded people and the chance to share ideas through field days and other activities.
There are currently 220 properties registered with Land for Wildlife in the Queensland Murray-Darling Basin, with around 70 of those in the Stanthorpe area.
Landholders who feel their properties have additional habitat values also have an opportunity to enter into a negotiated management agreement with QMDC to conserve those values and receive additional assistance.
Land for Wildlife newsletters are produced quarterly and, although mainly intended for members, can also be downloaded here.