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What frog is that? Scroll down to read more about this South East Queensland native...
We moved to a new office!
Just down the road...
but into a greener building!
Healthy Land & Water moved to a new greener office space in Brisbane - July 2023.
Our lease was up ...so we found great new digs to accommodate our team.
Our GPO Box and phone numbers remain the same:
PO BOX 13204 George St, Brisbane QLD 4003
T | 07 3177 9100 E | info@hlw.org.au
Our street address will change in July:
Our new street location is Level 11, 240 Queen Street in the Brisbane CBD.
Fun fact | Our new office has a 5-star energy rating, 4-star water rating, and 4.5-star indoor environmental quality rating. The building is already well underway with activities to reach carbon neutrality by 2025. This aligns with our strategic focus and supports us in delivering an environment for future generations to thrive!
What frog is that?
The frog pictured above is a South East Queensland native:
- Mixophyes iteratus (Species profile—Mixophyes iteratus (giant barred frog) | Environment, land and water | Queensland Government (des.qld.gov.au)
- Giant Barred Frog
- Listed as vulnerable at State and National level
- Has a very distinctive gold crescent on its iris
- Was one of 5 fauna species that we investigated as part of our flood assessment surveys. We were checking if these species persisted in key areas after the February and May inundation events last year. You will be pleased to know that the answer is yes!
Our work in protecting and improving the environment spans the many connected things making up a healthy region's ecosystem.
Healthy Land
The condition, area and extent of arable and grazing lands are important for the supply of food, fi bre and other materials to support the society and economy of the region.
Local landscapes
The quality of life enjoyed by people in the region is supported by access to, and connection with, the unique landscapes of the region. These regional landscapes help to defi ne the region’s character and people’s sense of belonging.
Sustainable urban design
Creating relationships between the natural environment, urban form and structure, economic and institutional processes, and social livelihood. Includes a sought erosion and sediment control program.
Healthy Water
Water resources and riparian areas provide ecosystem services and clean water for human consumption, environmental flows, and recreation, agricultural and industrial use.
Coastal & marine
People of the region are privileged to live near one of the most beautiful coastlines in the world. The natural resources of coastal areas and marine waters are vital to our way of life and are the basis for a valuable international and domestic tourism industry along with commercial and recreational fishing.
Air & atmosphere
Atmosphere, air and climate are natural resources that play a key role in the health of the natural system. Factors such as continued population growth, the number of households and an increasing reliance on motor vehicles pose a threat to future air quality. Maintaining and enhancing the region’s air quality is a key element when considering future land-use options and transport modifications.
Nature conservation
The region has one of the richest diversities of animal and plant species in Australia distributed across a wide range of vegetation types and environments. The provision of all ecosystem services relies on supporting these habitats.
Community
Private landholders manage the majority of the region. A priority is to enhance and maintain the capacity and ability of the community to engage in planning, implementation and monitoring of local actions to achieve regional targets.
First Nations
Recognition of traditional owners as natural resource managers is one of the guiding principles of the SEQ NRM Plan. Traditional owner knowledge and values maintained the region for millennia. A key activity will be to achieve active involvement of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in community planning and decision making.
Healthy Land & Water
Level 11, 240 Queen St,
BRISBANE QLD 4000
Australia
Healthy Land and Water Ltd
ABN 91 115 662 989
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