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Seed bank safeguards North Coast, connected tech gives birds a boost, & the oldest recorded Platypus

The national NRM update for March 2024 represents just a handful of NRM projects among hundreds happening across Australia, which are made possible through funding from the Australian Government, state governments and others.

This month’s Snapshot projects

Seed bank safeguards North Coast

Community and industry groups collect, store, exchange, and supply native plant seed according to recognised ‘best practice’ standards.

Outcomes of the Turning Gardeners into Conservationists project

Wildlife-friendly gardening contributes to biodiversity conservation and also fosters human wellbeing.

Traditional methods enhance carbon abatement project

Indigenous land management techniques create a credible market mechanism for biodiversity, climate outcomes and new income opportunities.

Connected tech gives birds a boost in Yalata Indigenous Protected Area

Satellite-connected Celium predator traps improve efficiency and safety for ranger teams.

Taking to the sky to tackle invasive weeds

Crews are able to spray weeds that are inaccessible to boats.

Collaborative Efforts supporting waterway health

Pathogen concentrations have reduced by more than 7 per cent in the upper part of the Kanamaluka / Tamar Estuary.

Oldest recorded Platypus astounds researchers

The oldest previously known platypus was a 21 year old female in New South Wales.

Goats and roos targeted with priority funding

The Landscape Priorities Fund investment enables large scale projects addressing regional and cross regional priorities. 
Delivering Outcomes

Regional NRM organisations partnering to deliver on-ground outcomes

Working at a landscape-scale to deliver nature-positive outcomes and productive resilient landscapes