The Bugle - 13 May 05
In news this week
- NRM incentives: Are you missing out?
- Ministers consider new plan and investment strategy
- Burdekin Dry Tropics welcomes new Executive Officer
- Is the world your stage?
- Early birds are wise owls
NRM incentives: Are you missing out?
If you have not used the NRM incentives database then you are probably missing out on funding.
The incentives database makes finding funding much easier. Recent additions to the site include new non-government funding sources.
There are links to incentive providers, including local, state and commonwealth governments, regional NRM bodies and non-government organisations. Incentives are available for 30 activities, such as fencing, revegetation and soil erosion control.
You can search the database by activities, incentive provider, incentive type or location. Within four clicks of the mouse, a landholder will have a wealth of information.
The NRM incentives database provides a one-stop shop for people managing natural resources.
The incentives database is on the regional NRM website.
Ministers consider new plan and investment strategy
The Joint Australian and Queensland Government NRM Steering Committee (JSC) this week recommended the Mackay Whitsunday's plan and investment strategy for accreditation.
The plan, which covers the Mackay, Whitsunday and Sarina areas, focuses on biophysical assets like land, rather than potential threats like acid sulfate soils. Seven primary assets identified include inland biodiversity; climate; coasts and marine; land, water and waterways; Indigenous natural, cultural and traditional resources; and the community.
Projects in the plan will help protect the environment and the productivity of natural and modified systems by restoring and improving natural ecosystems.
On-ground work to improve and protect native forests, animals, land and water resources will intensify following the injection of funds into the Mackay Whitsunday area.
You can view all the regional groups' plans by going to the Planning Information pages on the regional NRM website.
Burdekin Dry Tropics welcomes new Executive Officer
Local Ayr resident and Centenary Medalist, Bob Frazer, is the new Executive Officer for the Dry Tropics.
Bob has honed his rural community development skills through 12 years' experience in administration and management. He was Chief Executive Officer for Burdekin Community Association Inc, Managing Director for Argus Industries NQ Pty Ltd and Regional Manager for the Endeavour Foundation.
Bob won a Centenary Medal for exceptional service to the community and a Churchill Fellowship for his work with indigenous people in America.
Bob will be kept busy ensuring his group meets its targets by using its $20.2 million wisely. To do this Bob will meet stakeholders and the community to foster partnerships.
Bob starts Monday 23 May, welcome aboard.
For more information on Burdekin Dry Tropics go to the regional body contacts page on theregional NRM website or contact the Burdekin Dry Tropics Board, on 4724 3382.
Is the world your stage?
Have you got a great story to tell about your part of the world?
Groups from across Queensland can submit a 3-5 minute video in DVD format about cool things happening in their community.
The Department of Communities is running the project which will showcase interesting stories about community engagement and life in Queensland communities.
The best stories will feature at the United Nations International Conference on Engaging Communities which is happening in Brisbane in August 2005.
If you have an idea for a video story and you would like to run it by the selection panel before submitting material, you can submit a synopsis for approval by early May 2005 and the panel will provide feedback.
To submit your story or get more information, contact Narelle Heckendorf by e-mail or phone her on 3224 7487.
All stories are due by the 27 May 2005.
Early birds are wise owls
Why not start your performance reports now and reduce the end of financial year stress?
Get in now and you'll give yourself plenty of time and avoid stress at the busy end of the year. You'll have time to work with your Regional Coordination Group to prepare the report and your report will be processed a lot quicker.
Performance reporting is important - it highlights achievements, draws attention to areas where more effort and resources are needed and identifies emerging problems saving pain at a later date.
Remember, draft reports are due on the 14 July and final reports are due on 28 July.
We welcome your input and feedback on this newsletter. If you have any contributions, comments or suggestions please contact Carl Glen or Shona Strachan.
The Bugle is a weekly newsletter published by Strategic Policy and Regional Arrangements, Natural Resources and Mines, highlighting regional natural resource management activities around Queensland.
Last updated 21 January 2009