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[Created on 10/11/2005]
One hundred and fifty years ago, the Darling Downs region of Queensland was covered by more than 390,000 hectares of native grasslands. Extensive farming has since left this highly fertile land devoid of much of its original vegetation with just 1% of the grassland ecosystem remaining.
Within these remnant grasslands lies a diversity of plants and animals uniquely adapted to life in their grassy plains.
WWF-Australia's Grassy Ecosystems Project
WWF has been working with local councils, state agencies and a variety of other land managers to help identify and appropriately manage native grasslands in the Darling Downs. We've also been trying to raise their local profile in terms of why we should protect these unique and vital landscapes.
Snapshot of our activities
Conducting surveys to establish a clear understanding of the animals and plants which remain in these remnant native grasslands.
Promoting voluntary conservation agreements by taking a cooperative approach with farmers and landholders to protect and manage native grasslands on their properties.
Providing advice about best practice land management at community events, attending local field days and speaking at public education seminars and schools.
We have also produced a handy guide for land managers and farmers containing info about the native grasslands of the Darling Downs, including land management ideas.
[Created on 10/11/2005]
One hundred and fifty years ago, the Darling Downs region of Queensland was covered by more than 390,000 hectares of native grasslands. Extensive farming has since left this highly fertile land devoid of much of its original vegetation with just 1% of the grassland ecosystem remaining.
Within these remnant grasslands lies a diversity of plants and animals uniquely adapted to life in their grassy plains.
WWF-Australia's Grassy Ecosystems Project
WWF has been working with local councils, state agencies and a variety of other land managers to help identify and appropriately manage native grasslands in the Darling Downs. We've also been trying to raise their local profile in terms of why we should protect these unique and vital landscapes.
Snapshot of our activities
Conducting surveys to establish a clear understanding of the animals and plants which remain in these remnant native grasslands.
Promoting voluntary conservation agreements by taking a cooperative approach with farmers and landholders to protect and manage native grasslands on their properties.
Providing advice about best practice land management at community events, attending local field days and speaking at public education seminars and schools.
We have also produced a handy guide for land managers and farmers containing info about the native grasslands of the Darling Downs, including land management ideas.
