Burnett Mary Regional Group (BMRG) scientists have discovered critically endangered white-throated snapping turtles in the Baffle Creek for the first time. Researchers made the important discovery recently while assessing the waterway as part of the Australian Government’s Emergency Flood Recovery project for wildlife and habitat. Until now, the white-throated snapping turtle’s natural distribution had been
Dung beetles have been revered for their strength and importance to agriculture for thousands of years. They exist in all continents, except Antarctica. Those species native, or introduced to Australia play a significant role in nutrient cycling by burying and consuming animal dung. Their presence provides invaluable benefits to farmers, livestock and the wider
Cleaner Farm Dams Workshop February 25, 2023, RALF, G&DBLG, BMRG GLM Officer, G&DLCG A two-part hybrid Regional Agriculture Landcare Facilitator (RALF) presentation on Cleaner Farm Dams was delivered in late February 2023, onsite at the Gympie Landcare Nursery. It was developed and delivered to over 30 stakeholders with the collaboration of the Gympie and
Water sampling maps region’s eDNA Burnett Mary Regional Group (BMRG) staff recently completed a second round of water sampling to map the region's environmental DNA (eDNA). The project utilises emerging technology and is linked to BMRG's world-first regional scale Environmental Account that includes native vegetation and native fauna. BMRG's Director of Research, Tom Espinoza, said
Japanese Companies Join Forces with BMRG for Sustainable Biofuels Queensland, Australia - Environmental not-for-profit, the Burnett Mary Regional Group (BMRG) has announced it will partner with Japanese firms Idemitsu and J-Oil Mills to establish the first ever commercial Pongamia (Millettia Pinnata) plantation in Australia, to produce sustainable biofuel for the Japanese aviation industry. The consortium,
The Burnett Mary Regional Group (BMRG) is leading a ground-breaking project to shore up the future of migratory birds along the Queensland coast near Bundaberg. BMRG plans to trial artificial roosts at Barubbra Island to provide safe habitat for shorebirds and assist with monitoring. Planning approval is being sought to install long-line oyster bags as
In response to Minister Scanlon's media statement yesterday: https://statements.qld.gov.au/statements/97167 Reef funding welcomed Burnett Mary Regional Group (BMRG) has welcomed additional Queensland Government funding to reduce sediment flow to the Great Barrier Reef. The Government today announced the Grazing Resilience and Sustainable Solutions Program (GRASS) will be extended. BMRG chief executive Sheila Charlesworth welcomed the investment.
Revegetation of the Kolan River bank near Avondale is under way to prevent erosion and reduce sediment flowing to the Great Barrier Reef. Burnett Mary Regional Group (BMRG) received funding from the Australian Government's Reef Trust to improve water quality, restore habitat and protect endangered species. Indigenous-owned enterprise Gidarjil Development Corporation is revegetating the site
Workshop on Cleaner Farm Dams A workshop will be held at Gympie later this month on Cleaner Farm Dams to improve water quality, carbon cycling, water security and biodiversity. Gympie District Beef Liaison Group and Burnett Mary Regional Group (BMRG) invite interested landholders to hear from distinguished carbon scientists Dr Martino Malerba and Assoc. Prof.
Article by Michael Grebert, BMRG Regional Agricultural Landcare Facilitator 14 December 2022 On December 13th, At the Queensland and Northern Territory RALF Teleconference, Troy Clarkson, Director, Soil information Section DAFF, delivered a presentation on the National Soil Strategy (NSS) and Data. The NSS 2021-2041 outlines a national approach to address challenges facing Australian soils. Background:
