Community

Community stewardship

Our community stewardship

Community conservation in SEQ

Community-led conservation in South East Queensland is driven by passion, knowledge and skills and is built out of respect and recognition of the environmental significance of the region’s distinctive habitats

So many benefits

These efforts not only protect, maintain and improve ecosystem health and resilience but also build social connection, promote health and well-being, strengthen cultural values and contribute to the character of our region

The beauty of community conservation is in the diverse ways in which it is practised.

Volunteers participate in environmental awareness programs, on-ground rehabilitation and revegetation projects, debris collection, citizen science and advocacy. Some people volunteer regularly, while others make more occasional, but meaningful contributions. This might be through events like tree planting or community cleanup days.

In 2023, 64% of Queenslanders volunteered, contributing 719.8 million hours valued at $117.8 billion. While formal volunteering remains vital, informal contributions account for 44.4% of participation, showing the strong culture of environmental engagement across Queensland.

Here's a snapshot of just some of the action over the past 5 years. These numbers will grow as more groups from across the region contribute their data.

*Numbers as provided by contributors to the stewardship pilot (for the period 2019/20 - 2023/24). These numbers will increase as more groups from across the region submit data to the stewardship initiative as the project grows in the coming years.

Click here to
submit your data

Maps, resources &
full report download