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Queenslandâs Protected Area Strategy 2020â2030
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Queenslandâs Protected Area Strategy 2020-2030 is a ten-year plan for supporting the growth, better management and sustainability of the stateâs public protected areas, including our extraordinary national parks and private protected areas.
DES COVID-19 response
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Find out more about the departmentâs response to COVID-19.
Regulations commence for Wet Tropics banana growers and Burdekin graziers
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From 1 December 2020, Reef protection regulations commence for banana growing in the Wet Tropics and beef cattle grazing in the Burdekin. Find out about the requirements.
DES Annual Report 2019â2020
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The report highlights the departmentâs key initiatives and achievements for 2019â2020 including its financial and non-financial performance.
Strategic Visualisation Tool
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Explore our strategic visualisation tool to understand Queenslandâs research strengths and capabilities in seven emerging industries
Climate risk tools
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New climate risk management tools have been developed to help households and small businesses identify and manage climate change risks.
South East Queensland Koala Conservation Strategy 2020â25
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Find out how the Queensland Government is working to reverse the decline in koala populations across SEQ and secure their long-term survival.
Queensland COVID-19 research
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Research responses to the COVID-19 pandemic compiled from information provided by Queensland universities and research institutes
New licences for keeping native animals
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New licences have been introduced for keeping, breeding and trading native animals to help ensure viable wild populations are maintained for future generations.
'Think outside' and get active in Queensland National Parks
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Queensland National Parks are full of unforgettable momentsâwhether youâre camping, exercising or simply reconnecting with nature, thereâs an outdoor experience for everyone! So âThink outsideâ and find your next adventure now!
MyRanger app
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Enhance your visit to Springbrook National Park and David Fleay Wildlife Park by downloading the free MyRanger app. It provides loads of info, interactive maps, and virtual ranger-guided tours featuring augmented reality wildlife!
National Parks Works and Jobs Boost program
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Queensland's national parks have been given an $8.93 million funding boost as part of the Queensland Governmentâs economic recovery plan.
The Gurra Gurra Framework 2020-2026
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The Gurra Gurra Framework 2020â2026 contains ten initiatives that will help the department to reframe relationships with First Nations peoples by holding Country and people at the centre of all that we do, from policies...
Explore Queensland National Parks from home!
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Take a virtual tour of some of the stateâs parks and forests thanks to new Google Maps footage!
Minjerribah Protected Area Expansion Strategy
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The Minjerribah Protected Area Expansion Strategy outlines the prospective staged expansion of national park and other protected areas on North Stradbroke Island.
Tracks to Treaty program
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Queenslanders and the Queensland Government have a new way of working together on the journey to reconciliation.
Queensland National Parks
2021-03-08T09:00:22.000Z
Recent rescues from the summit route at Mount Barney and Glass House Mountains are a stark reminder of the importance of thinking twice before you...
Queensland Science
2021-03-08T07:06:08.000Z
Letâs recognise Queenlandâs amazing women in STEM this International Womenâs Day! International Womenâs Day is a global day to celebrate the achievements of women, and...
Queensland Science
2021-03-07T19:07:37.000Z
If you live near Emerald and love nature, come along to a bird walk with the Queensland Chief Scientist! đŚ Or learn about citizen science...
Queensland Science
2021-03-06T12:05:05.000Z
Have you checked out the World Science Festival Brisbane program? You could explore the City of Science, a 5-day city-wide science extravaganza happening from 24-28...
Queensland Science
2021-03-05T18:55:06.000Z
Do you know a young person who wants to take part in a STEM event or competition? đ§đ˝âđ Funding is available to help! The Sponsorship...
qldparks
2021-03-05T10:26:37.000Z
đ Stop! Turtles Crossing! đ Visitors to Cooloola Recreation Area had a recent surprise as Teewah Beach came alive with hatchlings making a dash for the sea!...
Queensland National Parks
2021-03-05T10:24:49.000Z
đ Stop! Turtles Crossing! đ Visitors to Cooloola Recreation Area had a recent surprise as Teewah Beach came alive with hatchlings making a dash for...
Queensland National Parks
2021-03-05T09:00:38.000Z
After the year that was 2020, we are enjoying a fresh chance to escape to the great outdoors! This Sunday for Clean Up Australia Day...
qldparks
2021-03-05T09:00:04.000Z
After the year that was 2020, we are enjoying a fresh chance to escape to the great outdoors! This Sunday for @cleanupaustralia Day letâs spare...
Queensland Environment Department
2021-03-05T08:59:14.000Z
â ď¸If you are out-and-about this weekend driving on the beach please be aware that hatchlings are starting to emerge from their nests â ď¸ A resident...
Queensland Environment Department
2021-03-04T19:55:12.000Z
đâ ď¸ Recent rescues from the summit route at #MountBarney and #GlassHouseMountains are a stark reminder of the importance of thinking twice before you tackle any...
Queensland Science
2021-03-04T14:05:04.000Z
With the spotlight on women this week and next, Queenslandâs Chief Scientist Hugh Possingham has written a blog post about his brilliant mother, Dr Barbara...
Queensland Environment Department
2021-03-03T16:55:51.000Z
Today â World Wildlife Day â is as good a day as ever to remember that wildlife belong in the wild. We know it can...
Queensland Science
2021-03-03T07:05:32.000Z
Queensland Womenâs Week has started! From 3-14 March, you can expect to see great events and information exploring this yearâs theme: Celebrate our present. Own...
Queensland Environment Department
2021-03-02T16:56:37.000Z
That feeling of sweet freedom! Check out this great video of a critically endangered white-throated Snapping Turtle being released back into the wild. This little...