I’m one of the 84 percent of Queenslanders who support the funding provided by the Queensland Government to nature refuge landholders to protect wildlife habitat, control feral animals and remove invasive weeds. (Galaxy Research, November 2017)
Queensland's Nature Refuges program allows landholders to voluntarily protect their land for the future - achieving conservation outcomes, while still being able to earn livelihoods from their land.
The program is a win-win situation and deserves the great reputation it’s gaining through our community.
However, more funding is needed in order to better support existing landholders and encourage new ones to get involved.
The health of our Outback is currently under threat. Feral animals and noxious weeds are spreading rapidly, while destructive fires threaten property and nature. We need to see more investment in programs that support both people and nature to manage those threats.
I call on you to invest more funding into our Nature Refuges program to help achieve great outcomes for landholders, wildlife and the landscapes of Outback Queensland.