Department of Environment, Science and Innovation

How many turtles can you spot? 🐢 Raine Island, located on the northern tip of the Great Barrier Reef, is the world's largest green turtle rookery, seeing up to 100,000 adult females migrate here each season. 🐢 Our Raine Island Recovery Project aims to protect and restore the island’s critical habitat to ensure the future of key marine species, including green turtles and seabirds. 🔍 The Raine Island Recovery Project Phase 2 is a collaboration between the Queensland Government and Australian Government and the Wuthathi People and Meriam Nation (Ugar, Mer, Erub) People to re-establish and maintain Raine Island as a viable island. Phase 1 of the Project was a six-year collaboration between BHP, the Queensland Government, the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority, Wuthathi People and Meriam Nation (Ugar, Mer, Erub) People and the Great Barrier Reef Foundation. Join us in thanking everyone involved in this vital project for the extremely important work they're doing for turtle habitat. 👏 Find out more about the project here: https://lnkd.in/dRqKnkn3 #QueenslandEnvironment

A round of applause is due for our wonderful Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service Rangers who joined forces early this year to give this ~800 year old grass tree a second chance at life after it was blown down in a storm. 👏🌳 In late January, Rangers from Bunya Mountains and Kingaroy work units teamed together to give the ancient grass tree (Xanthorrhoea glauca) a helping hand. 🌳🤝 The team gathered resources to improvise a tripod and straps to lift the tree. Its branches were trimmed, and special equipment was brought in to stand the tree up without causing damage to the root ball. The team gave came back daily to water and tend to the ancient tree for weeks to assist its survival. 💧 Join us in thanking these amazing Rangers for their commitment to caring for our #QueenslandEnvironment: Matt Cottrell, Brad Cox, Lucas Chamberlain, Dan Bitmead, Kieran Tirronen, Stave Fagan and Mark Casey. 👏👏

A huge thank you to our Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service Rangers who over the past few weeks have been conducting planned burns around the state to reduce the risk and intensity of bushfires and their potential impacts on communities, infrastructure, parks, and forests. 🚒 Planned burns are also vital in promoting ecological health, biodiversity, and the conservation of species and habitats. 🌳🐦 These activities increase during the cooler months (like now) when conditions are more favourable. 🧊 We have been working in partnership with other agencies including Queensland Fire Department, local councils, our neighbours, and First Nations partners to carry out the prescribed burns. 💪 #QueenslandEnvironment

Ever thought about becoming a Wildlife Officer? 🙋♀️ Meet Ella 👋 Ella is one of our Wildlife Officers based in Townsville! She has a degree in environmental management and a natural affinity for the protection of wildlife, including a five-year stint working in a wildlife park. 👏 “When this job came up to be a wildlife officer, I was really drawn to it because it focuses on wildlife management; trying to balance the needs of humans and animals and that was what I was really passionate about.”   She said that working in the role for three years had been an exciting ride 🙌 “Every day we’re out somewhere different and I get to spend my day working outdoors in beautiful Queensland.” We are incredibly lucky to have amazing humans like Ella in the department, doing what they are passionate about, and keeping our Queensland wildlife safe and healthy as possible. To find out more about jobs like this, head to https://lnkd.in/gw6frmWP 📸 Image Credits: Cameron Bates #QueenslandEnvironment 

Have you ever been to Tregole National Park? 🗺 Located near the western town of Morven, the park's three-kilometre walking track is a popular short stop for visitors in the cooler months. 📍Unfortunately, the consistent rain over the last 12 months has started to erode the fragile soils. ⚠ To address the issue, the Northern Mulga Work Unit, assisted by the South West Region Assets Team, have been working hard on repairs to the walking track! 🛠 Commencing at the highest point of the track, new grade dips and road base was installed. 👷♀️ The team are trialling an innovative new binding product "Terra 3000" that is showing positive signs of preventing erosion. 👍 A report is currently being written which will then be submitted to the Gunggari First Nations People for review, including recommendations that aim to provide a more interesting return to the day use area. Join us in thanking the Northern Mulga Work Unit and the South West Region Assets Team for their hard work rehabilitating the walking track! #QueenslandEnvironment

📢 Job Opportunity Alert 📢 1️⃣ Principal Project Officer, Operational Support (AO7) 2️⃣ Senior Scientific Officer, Wet Tropics Management Authority (PO4) 3️⃣ Wildlife Officer, Moggill Koala Rehabilitation Centre (OO3) More info in the comments below 👇 #QueenslandEnvironment

Reef Assist is funding $33.5 million of projects to deliver priority environmental projects and create regional jobs for Queenslanders in the Great Barrier Reef catchment. The program is now into their second phase, Reef 2.0, and is reporting impressive results on-ground and through employment and training of regional Queenslanders. So far, 11 projects in this phase have received $20 million, with many in the far north still recovering from the impact of significant weather events since December 2023. The 200+ participants have received training, ranging from: ✅ Formal Cert II, III and IV qualifications ✅ Work health and safety for chemical handling and usage ✅ 4WD’ing ✅ Fire management ✅ Plant, artefact and animal ID ✅ Cultural heritage surveys and cultural mentoring ✅ And supplemented by dozens of other courses. 🔗Read more: https://lnkd.in/gEayhRA7 #QueenslandEnvironment #OurReefOurWonder

Small, sustainable changes can make a big difference in your workday well-being. Here are some tips to improve your mood and contribute to a healthier planet 👇 #QueenslandEnvironment

A bee-autiful day for birdwatching on St Helena Island! Biosecurity Queensland officers from the varroa mite team recently set sail to St Helena Island for a joint surveillance activity with Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service Rangers. They were on the lookout for the rainbow bee-eater 🦜🌈   These colourful birds are a secret weapon in the hunt for varroa mite. Rainbow bee-eater pellets can be examined for the presence of Asian honeybee, whose forewings are indigestible to the bee-eater and can signal this invasive bee's presence 🐝   Although no rainbow bee-eaters or foraging honeybees were spotted, this joint activity was a fantastic opportunity to observe bee and bird activity on the island and "feather" the nest of cooperation between our teams. #QueenslandEnvironment

Did you know that Queensland is the most biodiverse state in Australia, but more than 1,000 of our flora and fauna are currently considered to be threatened? Therefore, the Queensland Government is investing significant funding under the newly established Queensland Threatened Species Recovery Action Grants program. This initiative will support seven programs aimed at the recovery of threatened species in Queensland, including the white-throated snapping turtle, long-nosed potoroo, palm cockatoo, and mahogany glider. These efforts are crucial to safeguarding some of the state's most iconic species. #QueenslandEnvironment