Understanding the resource base

Informed Natural Resource Management decisions require reliable and timely information about our natural resources and their values. BDTNRM is conducting a number of research activities to inform NRM management decisions in our region.

       

Research Projects

Biodiversity “Back on Track” in the BDT
http://www.bdtnrm.org.au/bio/b­io/pgm/bio/bd_bot_bdt.html


Biodiversity management and condition assessment: a toolkit for Queensland’s tropical rangelands
http://www.bdtnrm.org.au/bio/b­io/pgm/bio/biotools.html
(Biotools) A cross regional NRM endeavour to review existing management and condition assessment methods, undertake case studies, develop customised training and disseminate knowledge about biodiversity management.


Bringing Back the Beach Scrub
http://www.bdtnrm.org.au/coast­alandmarine/theme_1/­beachscrub.html
Assessing the distribution, condition and conservation significance of beach scrub (Microphyll/Notophyll vine forest) on coastal dunes between the Fitzroy River and Thuringowa


Burdekin Region Land Resource Assessment
http://www.bdtnrm.org.au/initi­atives/0025.html
Collating existing information into a common soil mapping Layer and then identifying and investigating gaps in the information


Coastal Zone mapping
http://www.bdtnrm.org.au/coast­alandmarine/theme_1/­coastalzonemapping.html


Condition assessment of coastal habitat
http://www.bdtnrm.org.au/coast­alandmarine/theme_1/­conditionassessment.html


Contributions to Traditional Owner Wellbeing: Girringun Aboriginal Corporation (0007)
http://www.bdtnrm.org.au/initi­atives/0007.html


Dryland Salinity Project
http://www.bdtnrm.org.au/proje­cts/drylandsalinity.html


Feral pig and wild dog management
http://www.bdtnrm.org.au/bio/b­io/pgm/bio/feral_mgt.html
To reduce numbers of feral pigs and wild dogs


Girringun GIS: Integrating Traditional Ecological/Environmental Knowledge with other data sets for NRM application (0006)
http://www.bdtnrm.org.au/initi­atives/girringun_gis.html


Grader grass ecology
http://www.bdtnrm.org.au/bio/b­io/pgm/bio/grader_grass.html
Analysing four characteristics of grader grass to develop recommended management techniques


Grazing Lands Best Management Practices
http://www.bdtnrm.org.au/initi­atives/0011.html
Identification and assessment of appropriate incentives for achieving water quality improvement in the grazing lands of the Burdekin Catchment


Gudjuda Capacity Building (0026)
http://www.bdtnrm.org.au/initi­atives/0026.html


Identification of priority habitats areas for biodiversity conservation.
http://www.bdtnrm.org.au/bio/b­io/pgm/habitats.html
A panel of experts is identifying and prioritising threatened species, ecosystems, habitats and areas for wildlife corridors for future protection or management.


Irwin's Turtle
http://bdtnrm.org.au/bio/bio/p­gm/bio/turtle/irwins­_turtle.html
E. irwini was named by scientists in the 1990s, and is known only from the Broken River and tributaries downstream of Eungella Dam through to the Burdekin River. A James Cook University research team, headed by Dr. Ivan Lawler, are studying the turtles. The turtles are captured, transmitters attached and statistical information about their diet and biology is recorded. The team will be returning regularly to the field to track the movement patterns of the nesting females and to identify key nesting sites. By assessing the physical characteristics of these key nesting sites, we will gain a better understanding of the responses of the species to habitat modification. The team will also be monitoring nesting success and survival of hatchlings, and identifying reasons for low juvenile recruitment.


Land Condition Monitoring
http://www.bdtnrm.org.au/proje­cts/nap0024.html
A land resource condition study of the Burdekin region to establish a long term monitoring program. The findings are communicated to land managers and the general public


Learning from the Past
http://www.bdtnrm.org.au/proje­cts/learningfromthepast.html


Palm Island Reef Monitoring with Reef Check
http://www.bdtnrm.org.au/coast­alandmarine/communit­y/reefcheck.html


Para grass, amphibians and reptiles
http://www.bdtnrm.org.au/bio/b­io/pgm/bio/para_fauna.html
Examining the effects of para grass control on animals at the Townsville Town Common Conservation Park


Reef Monitoring with Reef Check
http://www.bdtnrm.org.au/coast­alandmarine/communit­y/reefcheck.html


Regional ecosystem mapping
http://www.bdtnrm.org.au/bio/b­io/pgm/habitats.html


Regional Pest Management Strategy
http://www.bdtnrm.org.au/bio/b­io/pgm/bio/rpms.html
A strategic and co-ordinated response to pest management issues in the region


Restoration of seasonal wetlands: Town Common Conservation Park
http://www.bdtnrm.org.au/bio/b­io/pgm/bio/para_gras­s_tccp.html


Social and Economic Impact of NRM Activities (SEIA)
http://www.bdtnrm.org.au/initi­atives/0001.html


Soils and Land Survey and Agricultural Suitability Evaluation in the Giru Area
http://www.bdtnrm.org.au/initi­atives/0004.html
(Completed Project) A comprehensive database and GIS map of the soils in the GIru area, publications of the results and presentations to raise awareness about the completed project.


Spot 5 Satellite Imagery for Landholders (0014)
http://www.bdtnrm.org.au/initi­atives/spot_5.html


Sugar Lands Best Management Practices
http://www.burdekindrytropics.­org.au/cci/sugarlands/


Woody weeds biocontrol
http://www.bdtnrm.org.au/bio/b­io/pgm/bio/biocontrol.html
for Queensland: prickly acacia, bellyache bush and cat’s claw creeper


Yirendali Traditional Owner Country Based Management Plan
http://www.bdtnrm.org.au/bio/b­io/pgm/bio/cbmp/yire­ndali_cbmp.html