Reef Assist Program

nqlms — Thu, 18 Nov 2021 01:00:09 +0000

The Reef Assist Program is a QLD Government employment program targeting youth employment in Reef Catchment Zones throughout QLD. This Covid triggered stimulus employment program aims to tackle environmental issues impacting the Great Barrier Reef Lagoon. Other benefits include the injection of income to local businesses in regional QLD and training youth in Natural Resource Management.

NQLMS was approached to host a team by our partners including;

South Endeavour Trust
Rainforest Reserves Australia
Rainforest 4 foundation
Queensland Parks & Wildlife

NQLMS approached WTMA to submit a bid to employ 10 participants for twelve months which they agreed to host the program.

The team to date has achieved.

Planted approximately 15000 native seedlings including site preparation and on-going weed maintenance.
Produced 20000 native seedlings in two nurseries.
Attained accredited and non-accredited training appropriate within this sector.
Assisted local voluntary groups with on-ground works.

The team are motivated, hard working and keen to keep working in this industry.

Barrine Park and Cedar Vale

nqlms — Wed, 06 Oct 2021 17:32:46 +0000

NQLMS has been working for Rainforest Reserves Australia who run Australia’s only Cassowary slow release sanctuary at Cedar vale and Barrine park properties near Lake Barrine on the Atherton tablelands.

We have maintained approximately 20 hectares of revegetation and planted 20000 seedlings over the last four years and this work is ongoing.

The sanctuary has plans to expand and NQLMS is playing a key role securing funding, planning works and conducting all on-ground works.

Rainforest Reserves Australia – NQ Land Management Services

Reef Assist Program

Barrine Park and Cedar Vale