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Consultation on the new draft Coastal Management Plan Featured
A draft of the new Coastal Management Plan is available for consultation. The department invites you to contribute to a survey regarding the proposed draft plan.
Be dingo-safe! Featured
Going to K’gari? Plan ahead by knowing your dingo do’s and don’ts to ensure your trip is a safe and enjoyable one.
Growing and investing in Queensland’s national parks Featured
Learn about new land acquired for adding or converting to national parks as part of the ongoing expansion of Queensland’s public protected area system.
Threatened Species recovery Featured
Find out more about the actions we’re taking to protect and recover threatened species and their habitats.
New crocodile dangerous animals offences and fines Featured
To boost public safety new offences and increased fines are now in place to deter people from engaging in dangerous or careless behaviours like feeding, disturbing and interfering with dangerous animals.
Helping sick, injured or orphaned wildlife Featured
Learn what to do if you encounter sick, injured or orphaned wildlife.
Great Sandy Marine Park Zoning Plan Featured
The new zoning plan commenced 21 May 2024.
Let’s get our recycling sorted Queensland Featured
Knowing what items can go in your recycling bin will help make sure we’re recycling as much as we can and recycling correctly.
Download the Saveful app to help save food, money and time in your kitchen Featured
Saveful can help you move past the limits of your food’s ‘best before’ and into the possibilities of its ‘best after’.
Great Barrier Reef gill net fishing phase out Featured
Gill net fishing in the Great Barrier Reef will be phased out by mid-2027. Read about how it will provide greater protection for the Reef’s threatened, endangered and protected species.
Our Reef Our Wonder Featured
Learn more about how the Queensland Government is committing large-scale funds and working closely with First Nations people, partners, landholders, industries and communities to protect the Great Barrier Reef: Our Reef, Our Wonder.
Wetlands of Queensland book Featured
This richly illustrated publication includes more than 550 full-colour photographs showcasing the variety, beauty and complexity of Queensland’s wetlands. Find out more…
Queensland threatened species listing Featured
View a full list of Queensland threatened species by wildlife class and year.
Public Register Portal Featured
The Public Register Portal provides improved access to environmental licences and permits information in Queensland.
Queensland Environment15 hours ago
What is green waste? 🍃 If you're getting stuck into your gardening, it's good to remember that your garden produces waste, including: 🌱 plants 🌴 palm…
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Can you guess who I am? 🤔 Here are a few clues. ⬇️ 👉 My unique combination of white eyes, boldly spotted breast and fairly…
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Do you send these food items to the bin often? Here's how you can avoid throwing these four items away. 🍞 Bread can go in…
Down to Earth blog2 days ago
Dingo sticks are a crucial tool for staying safe on K’gari – find out what a dingo safety stick is and how to use it…
Queensland Environment3 days ago
The Queensland Government is committed to reducing plastic production and consumption, and you can be part of the solution! 💪 Let’s work together to protect…
Queensland Environment6 days ago
📢 Take a trail this November through second hand delights 👚👕 We've partnered with the Garage Sale Trail to support Queenslanders in reducing their household…
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🎶 It's the * most * wonderful time of the year 🐢🐢 We're shell-ebrating the arrival of the first nesting marine turtles of the season…
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⚠Reminder⚠ With bushfire activity continuing across Queensland, we need everyone to be mindful of park closures and changing conditions. While out fighting fires recently, rangers…
Queensland Environment9 days ago
👻 A warning to all who set out to explore the streets of Halloween full of frightening décor. We urge you think twice before your…
Down to Earth blog9 days ago
The Great Barrier Reef plants aren’t just pretty to look at – they help keep this delicate ecosystem running. Learn more about this fascinating flora!…
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Remember to stay safe as temperatures heat up in Queensland. 👉 Visit early in the morning or late in the afternoon to avoid the…
Queensland Environment15 days ago
Spiders are essential to our ecosystem, both as predators and prey. They help control insect populations to save our crops and native plants and are…
Queensland Environment20 days ago
As the months get warmer, snakes are becoming more active and are more frequently encountered by people. 🐍 Snakes are often attracted to yards and…
Queensland Environment23 days ago
There's nothing better than getting out in nature, right? 🌿 We are spoilt for choice when it comes to choosing a hiking adventure 🚶♂️…
Queensland Environment27 days ago
❗ Have you ever had a tick? 💭 Ticks are parasites that feed on human and animal blood. A tick bite is usually harmless,…