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Feathery-soft cool ash sits in my palm, disintegrating as it falls through my fingers. It was part of the lantana (Lantana camara) on fire not long ago, but now as it returns to the ground it will become a cover for regenerating species. Around me, a haze rises through the canopy, thin, pale clouds that […]
Great to see the final plantings for round 2 of our Koala Habitat Restoration Partnership Program (KHRPP) in the ground! In the first photo you can see the new plantings in the foreground, previous KHRPP revegetation in the middle, and Queensland Blue Gum regional ecosystems 12.3.7 and the endangered 12.3.3. in the back. This picture, […]
There’s real value when you look on-ground and ask honest questions about what environmental markets in action really takes, sharing with a group of graziers, researchers, policy makers and knowledge brokers. On 13 March, QTFN opened the gates of Aroona Station to attendees of the Northern Beef Research Update Conference. We had some insightful discussions […]
We understand that many of our supporters haven’t yet written a Will, so we’re offering one for free as a thank you for your commitment to our cause. More than half of Australians do not have a legally binding will; if you’re one of them, here’s your sign to make one. It can take as […]
Landholder Sam has the view of 6,400 saplings rising above the long grass in their backyard. This area along Purga Creek in Ipswich has historically been overgrazed and remnant vegetation removed, with only a few patches of forest remaining before Sam started restoration works. The revegetation, and weed control, across the five-hectare project with QTFN […]
We are delighted to congratulate our Chair of the Board, Bruce Cowley, on his appointment as a Member of the Order of Australia (AM)—a prestigious honour that recognises exceptional service and achievement across the nation. This accolade reflects Bruce’s significant and enduring contributions to business, law, and tertiary education. We are privileged to benefit from […]
At Aroona, Marc, Sarah, and Nicola went to check up on who was using the nest boxes that we’ve installed over the years to support wildlife while more natural hollows develop. This snuggled up sugar glider was one of our lovely nest box residents. Aroona has over 18 nest boxes installed to support nesting and […]
In late 2024, QTFN sold a 23.58-hectare property near Peachester to a couple committed to long-term land stewardship for koalas. Years of revegetation work have enhanced habitat quality, and the property is now permanently protected through a Conservation Covenant, securing refuge for native wildlife in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland. The new owners shared their excitement […]
We’re proud to share this year’s Annual Review 2024-25— a reflection on two decades of protecting and restoring Queensland’s precious landscapes. This year marked 20 years of QTFN operations, and with it, the incredible collective impact made possible through our partners, landholders, Traditional Owners, volunteers, supporters, and communities. Inside the review, you’ll discover how […]
Even the most remote places need our care to stay clean. During their October visit to Avoid Island, members of the QTFN Board rolled up their sleeves to remove debris that had washed ashore on this remote sanctuary — a haven where turtles nest, migratory birds soar, and diverse ecosystems thrive in peace. Each piece […]
Recently the Little Liverpool Range Initiative (LLRI) coordinated a BioBlitz on Aroona. Across the weekend (October 25 & 26), Aroona came to life as landholders, ecology experts, and volunteers joined forces to record the property’s remarkable biodiversity. We visited different areas of Aroona, from creek lines to the paddocks, collecting valuable species data that will […]
Meet Boo a young, healthy koala discovered during our Aroona health assessments, and she’s carrying a joey! Her name was chosen because the Jagun Alliance were conducting cultural fire practices elsewhere on the property that same day. It comes from the Bundjalung word Boorabee (koala). Dr Bill Ellis, Dr Sean FitzGibbon, and Ben Barth led […]
