The Northern and Central Queensland monsoon and flooding event (20 December 2022 – 30 April 2023) caused significant environmental damage across the region’s catchments, reducing landscape stability and accelerating the spread of invasive weeds and pests.
In response, recovery support was delivered through the jointly funded Australian and Queensland Government Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA). Under the Environmental Recovery Program (ERP), funding was provided to restore flood-affected environments, protect ecological values and strengthen resilience to future events.
This initiative comprises three projects focused on managing invasive weeds in Burke Shire and reducing feral pig populations in Burke and Cloncurry Shires. Species identified in the North West Queensland Regional Biosecurity Plan and Weeds of National Significance are targeted through mapping, tailored treatment and ongoing monitoring.
Feral pig control reduces environmental, cultural and agricultural damage caused by predation, trampling and soil and water disturbance. Activities include identifying pig hotspots, deploying camera traps and implementing targeted control measures such as aerial culling.
The outcome of these efforts restores flood-affected landscapes, reduces weed and feral pig impacts and builds long-term resilience for healthier ecosystems across Burke and Cloncurry Shires
This project is being delivered by Southern Gulf NRM and is jointly funded by the Australian and Queensland Governments under the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA).
