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23.01.2022 :: MILES, WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU :: SQL will be hosting a community round table event at Miles on the 15.12.2020 and we would love to see you there. Hearing your concerns for the region, and what action is needed where, SQL are keen to hear your thoughts. A crucial step in developing a coordinated regional approach to action we value your knowledge and input.... Please see the details below.

20.01.2022 :: DALBY, TELL US WHAT YOU THINK :: The SQL team have been working hard across the region to find out what you need most and when you need it. Working alongside families, businesses, local governments, producers and community groups we are working to coordinate the best approach for local action.... Please see the details below and join us.

20.01.2022 :: TREE PEAR BE GONE :: As part of our Natural Resource Investment Program (NRIP) work, our team are working to removal harmful pest plants such as tree pear from choking natural landscape ecosystems. In this video you can see how effectively the industrial mulcher removes a very large tree pear from a patch of Brigalow Belah scrub. Our team will follow-up this work with spot sprays in the years to come to combat any surviving tree pear pads that take hold. ... Check out the comments to see what the tree pear looks like after being mulched! Land Queensland

14.01.2022 :: FARM FRIENDLY FENCING :: Our own project officer Isabella Murphy was out and about last week, and had the pleasure of meeting Mr Frank Roche, from Maryvale. Frank is working with SQ Landscapes to continue constructing riparian fencing and off stream watering points to exclude his cattle from watering and camping in the creek. ... By minimising cattle disturbance along the waterway, he hopes to re establish ground cover which will minimise erosion, prevent silting up of the creek, and hold the banks together in the event of a flash flood. It’s always great to work with such enthusiastic and hardworking landholders like Frank! Supported through the Natural Resource Investment Program. Land Queensland

09.01.2022 A warm thank you to Hamish McIntyre, Chair of Cotton Australia who dropped by an SQ Landscapes Board meeting in Roma recently to present the industry’s approach to carbon in the production cycle. Mr McIntyre shared how cotton farms can be carbon neutral through careful land use management and gave examples of reduced farm emissions through holistic crop rotation systems, selective grazing and maintaining healthy vegetation zones. Thanks again, Cotton Australia! Pictured [L-R]: SQ Landscapes Director, Ann Noon (Mitchell); Director, Bruce Scott (Charleville); Cotton Australia Chair, Hamish McIntyre (St George); SQ Landscapes CEO, Paul McDonald (Toowoomba) and Director, Karen Tully (Charleville).

09.01.2022 :: QUILPIE ROUND TABLE GATHERING :: SQL invite you to join us! We will be hosting a community gathering in Quilpie on the 24th of November to discuss where action is required to help our region flourish.... Local knowledge, opinions and insights are crucial to reaching this goal. Please see the details below and RSVP via https://bit.ly/3oycAXI

08.01.2022 :: MILPARANGA LEADERSHIP PROGRAM - NOW OPEN :: Designed specifically for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples who aspire to develop effective leadership skills for the benefit of regional, remote and rural Australia. Delivered across multiple regional locations over 18 days during March April and June 2021, applications are open now and will be closing on the 29th of November.... For more information or to apply visit: https://rural-leaders.org.au/our-programs/milparanga/

08.01.2022 MUST READ // An interesting article highlighting new research on the native crop, kangaroo grass and investigating the agronomy and ecology of the Indigenous food plant species.

06.01.2022 :: A FLIGHTY LAUNCH :: On Sunday close to 50 people, including Natasha (Senior Project Officer) and Anita (Condamine RALF) attended the launch of new book produced by Allora Landcare A Pictorial Guide to the Birds of Allora Mountain Flora and Fauna Reserve. The photographs were taken and kindly gifted to the project by birdwatcher and photographer extraordinaire Frank Coman. ... Birds are often considered indicator species and can be used to stipulate the health of an area, changes to bird populations can signal a change in the condition of an ecosystem. Generally speaking, a high number of birds and different species means they have access to a healthy habitat. With 84 birds and photographs in the book it is a valuable resource for anyone visiting Allora Mountain Reserve and birdwatchers in southern Queensland. Copies of the book can be bought by contacting Allora Landcare: [email protected] #RALF #landcare

06.01.2022 :: CUNNAMULLA ROUND TABLE GATHERING :: Are you located in the Cunnamulla region? If so, we want you to join us. SQL invite you to join our Round Table community gathering to discuss your idea's, insights and local knowledge to help us work towards flourishing landscapes. We want to know what action is needed, where and when.... Please see the details below and RSVP via: https://bit.ly/31Wqs4u

06.01.2022 APPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN EXTENDED for the Farmers2Founders Ideas Program! If you are a primary producer with an amazing idea OR know someone, check out the details below!

05.01.2022 Thank you, Ann Leahy, Member for Warrego for dropping by our meeting in Roma recently to chat about projects being undertaken by sustainability experts in the Murray Darling Basin. Pictured: Ms Leahy exploring the region with SQ Landscapes CEO, Paul McDonald, Chair, The Honorable Bruce Scott AM and Director, Gina Mace (Nindigully).

05.01.2022 :: LANDSCAPE REHYDRATION FIELD DAY :: SQL invite you to hear from expert landscape planner Sam Skeat. Interpreting landscapes and processes, Sam will guide attendees through the assessment steps to understand and increase rehydration, ecological and productive improvements on the land.... Due to COVID restrictions and safety it is required that all attendee's RSVP via: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/127666697529 Please see the details below.

04.01.2022 SHOW US YOUR WILDLIFE & LANDSCAPE PHOTOS! If like our team, you love snapping water, land & wildlife pics, share your recent photos in the comments! We would love to see what's at your place or in-and-around the region! This photo of Caliguel Lagoon on the Western Downs has been shared with us by SQL Principal Project Officer, Holly Hosie. Thanks, Holly!

04.01.2022 :: A HIVE OF ACTIVITY :: Last week Millmerran Landcare and Pittsworth Landcare Groups hosted native bee experts and advocates Matthew and Juliet from BeeZotted. On Friday we learned about the different species over 1700 in Australia - and their habitats and needs both in the bush and in our backyards. The most widely known is the native stingless bee (Tetragonula carbonaria), also known as sugarbag or bush bees it forms hives and produces honey. The majority of na...tive species are solitary bees after mating, the females build a solitary nest, often in clay soil. On Saturday we walked through a patch of box and gum trees and learned how to find hives and spot other bee and insect activity. The top tip from Matthew: Try to think like a bee! Look for food sources such as flowers and resin. Large or hollow tree trunks and logs are perfect spots to build a hive. Sitting still, listening and looking carefully will reward you with sightings of many different bees and insects. As well as their vital role as pollinators, native bees and insects are important parts of our ecosystems. Our Condamine #RALF Anita and Project Officer Natasha attended the workshops and are now very keen to try out their new skills!