Research and science
The Department of Natural Resources and Water gathers and maintains information about Queensland's water, land, minerals, petroleum and vegetation so that any legislation, policies or plans developed are based on sound science. NRW works closely with industry, the community, tertiary institutions and other government agencies to research, assess and monitor those natural systems.
The Department of Primary Industries and Fisheries conducts a vast number of research projects in areas such as biotechnology, horticulture, grazing management and food technology. The research capabilities section on the DPI&F web site provides detailed information on these and other projects.
The Queensland Environmental Protection Agency conducts research on wildlife, plants and animals and managing parks and forests.
Cooperative Research Centres (CRCs)
The CRC program was established in 1990 to improve Australia's research and development effort. The CRCs allow researchers and industry groups to link together and focus their research efforts on translating research into commercial products.
Currently, there are 72 CRCs operating in six sectors: environment, agriculture, information and communication technology, mining, medical science, and technology and manufacturing.
For more information on CRCs visit the CRC web site.
Land and Water Australia and NRM research
The natural resource management unit in the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) coordinates and integrates NRM with research and development activities. They work closely with Land and Water Australia, and together they maximise the value of NRM research undertaken by various research and development centres.
Visit the DAFF NRM Research web site.
Visit the LWA web site.
Last updated 18 December 2006