Gulf Savannah NRM

🌞 The Tagalaka Rangers soared to new heights with a drone training day in December! Led by qualified drone pilot Taylor, the rangers headed out to Mount Molloy for some hands-on flying. They explored how drones can assist in managing country, from assessing gully remediation works to mapping weeds. With upcoming projects requiring drone use, one of the ranger team is now on the path to becoming an accredited drone operator 🚁 Funded by the Queensland and Australian governments as part of the Queensland Feral Pest Initiative.

🌞 Meet Keerah! ... our TEKFARM project officer who'll help you find the right technology for your farm. 💡 TEKFARM helps Australian farmers prepare for the impacts of drought, by accelerating technology adoption. Managed by Farmers2Founders and delivered through a network of advisers, TEKFARM focuses on simplifying the selection and implementation of technologies in agriculture. ✅ Get in touch with Keerah to find out more at keerah.steele@gulfsavannahnrm.org. This project received funding from the Australian Government’s #FutureDroughtFund.

👀 Have you read the latest 𝗚𝘂𝗹𝗳 𝗖𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿 magazine? ✅ With stories on glorious Gouldian finches, ghost nets in the Gulf, and our vision to restore Forty Mile Scrub National Park. Read it online ➡️ https://bit.ly/3ONneZc.

🎅 Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from Gulf Savannah NRM!

😁 Another happy customer receiving a Starlink system to boost their internet access! Our Last Mile Connectivity project is helping to improve mobile and internet access across the region by assessing individual connection issues and offering tailored solutions. ✅ Need advice on improving your internet access? Contact Deb 👉 deborah.schedue@gulfsavannahnrm.org. This project is supported by the Foundation for Rural Regional Renewal, through funding from the Australian Government’s #FutureDroughtFund.

💡 Food trucks, skincare, local produce, and farm stays—just some of the business ideas being brought to life through our Bush Business Program. More than 20 rural women are participating in the initiative, which supports female entrepreneurs to establish new businesses through training and mentorship provided by experienced business owners. 🥾 In December, a two-day boot camp was held in Mareeba (pictured), with separate mini meet-ups also taking place in Georgetown and Croydon. The sessions provided training in essential skills such as defining a customer base, pricing, and marketing. Some participants have also commenced their Certificate IV in Entrepreneurship and New Business with TAFE Queensland. 🙏 One of the program’s key aspects is building a network of like-minded participants to support one another throughout the process. This was highlighted at a networking dinner, which brought together the current Bush Business cohort, past participants, and local female business owners. Find out more about the program 👉 https://lnkd.in/gJinfSDr This project received funding from Queensland Government’s Office for Women, through the Investing in Queensland Women grant program. #investinginQldwomen #IQWgrants #qldwomen

👍 Thanks to Mareeba Shire Council for coming to our rescue after yesterday afternoon's wild storm in Mareeba!

🌿 We're part of a collaborative project focused on improving land condition, boosting productivity, and enhancing biodiversity. Covering 90,000ha, the initiative supports the adoption of sustainable land management practices and innovative monitoring technologies across 18 extensive grazing properties. 💡 This project brings together expertise from Southern Gulf NRM, James Cook University TropWATER, Downforce Technologies, MaxusAI, and Gulf Savannah NRM. Read more 👉 bit.ly/3ZrR62b. This project is supported by the Australian Government through funding from the Climate-Smart Agriculture Program under the Natural Heritage Trust. TropWATER: JCU's Centre for Tropical Water and Aquatic Ecosystem Research #naturalheritagetrust #climate

✅ 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺! Work for a not-for-profit delivering projects to support healthy landscapes and resilient communities. We're recruiting for: ☀️ Climate Resilience Program Manager 🌱 Agriculture Projects Officer 🐢 Tagalaka Senior Ranger ⭐️ Team Leader For more info and to apply 👉 https://lnkd.in/g8U2yfUc. Applications open until positions are filled.

🌧 More remote-sensing rain gauges have been installed on extensive grazing properties. 💧 A total of 20 gauges will provide improved rainfall data to support graziers. Stay tuned for updates after rain events, and graziers can log in to access information from gauges on their properties. ✅ Looking for more weather and climate insights? Sign up for our monthly newsletter 👉 https://lnkd.in/gxW32QPR. This project received funding from the Australian Government.