$8.9 million funding boost for fire management and invasive species control
- Cape York NRM
- Jan 30
- 2 min read
Updated: 5 days ago
The Queensland Government is investing a landmark $8.9 million in the Cape York region for initiatives that protect land, water and biodiversity.
The funding, part of the statewide Natural Resource Management Expansion Program (NRMEP), will support two major projects to be delivered by Cape York NRM, working in partnership with land managers, Traditional Owners and Indigenous ranger groups.
The Cape York Wildfire Resilience project will increase wildfire resilience across 40,000 hectares through coordinated fire management practices that improve the resilience of native vegetation.
Across the region, coordinated weed and feral animal control will enhance the condition of 10,000 hectares of wetlands and 10,000 hectares of native vegetation under the Cape York Wetlands and Native Vegetation Resilience project.
Minister for Natural Resources and Mines Dale Last said the investment in regional environmental programs was putting local knowledge to work to deliver positive outcomes on the ground.
“This investment is about backing local NRM organisations who know their regions best and giving them the tools to get results on the ground,” Minister Last said.
“Through our $117.84 million Natural Resource Management Expansion Program, the Queensland Government is focused on practical action to strengthen Queensland’s natural environment and support regional communities.”
Cape York NRM CEO Pip Schroor said the projects would back vital efforts to improve the health of land, water and biodiversity on Cape York Peninsula – one of Australia’s most ecologically significant regions.
“This Queensland Government funding will help us tackle pressing environmental threats head-on and safeguard our unique landscapes and precious natural resources,” Ms Schroor said.
“By working closely with communities to identify regional priorities, these projects will deliver on-ground results that benefit both the environment and the people whose livelihoods depend on healthy land and waterways.”
NRM Regions Queensland CEO Chris Norman said the NRMEP is designed to strengthen regional capacity and support long-term environmental outcomes.
“We’re thrilled to be delivering the NRM Expansion Program in collaboration with the Queensland Government and working alongside regional communities to deliver outcomes for the environment and for the economy,” he said.
“At its core, natural resource management is about bringing people together to care for our natural assets – our land and soil, our water, and our precious biodiversity.”
In total, the NRMEP will deliver $117.84 million in on-ground land, water, and biodiversity projects across Queensland over the next three years. For more information, visit: https://www.business.qld.gov.au/running-business/environment/natural-resource-funding/nrm-expansion-program/funded-projects
These projects are funded by Queensland Government’s Natural Resource Management Expansion Program.
