Burnett Mary Regional Group

Welcome to the Burnett Mary Regional Group

Promoting Partnerships for a Sustainable Future

Latest News

Better Catchment Grants Extended

Grants available through BMRG's Better Catchcments Program have been extended for Horticulture producers until April 30, 2012

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The Wide Bay Burnett NRM Plan

The WBB NRM Plan is currently being developed - Community Consultation is an integral part of the process and we are currently seeking input from interested parties within the Wide Bay Burnett region.

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Board Minutes in Brief

For the latest news in the BMRG Board Meetings, please click here

Land for Wildlife Program

For information on the Land for Wildlife Program, please click here

Bunya Mountains Murri Ranger Newsletter (November 2011 issue)

Please Click Here to download the latest edition of the Bunya Mountains Murri Rangers Newsletter.

Seen something wild?

We want to know about it, so get involved with WILD WATCH.

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The Burnett Mary Regional Group for Natural Resource Management Ltd (BMRG) is the peak coordinating body for natural resource management in the Burnett Mary region.

BMRG is tasked with oversight of such natural resource and environmental management issues as water quality, salinity, and sustainability - sustainable development of the Burnett Mary region's land, vegetation, weeds and pest management, coastal and marine management and water resources.

The BMRG represents the combined interests of the community, industry and government. The group, in partnership with the community, industry and Local Government, has developed a natural resource management Plan for the Burnett Mary region - Country to Coast - a healthy sustainable future.

Upcoming Events

Dates for Your Diary 2012

For a full list of scheduled BMRG supported workshops within the region, please click here

Growing Local Landcare Leaders- Workshop

Hosted by BMRG via the Regional Landcare Facilitator Program, Growing Landcare Leaders is a dynamic, one day learning event for Landcarers and other stakeholders in NRM.

Where/When:

Wednesday, May30,2012 - Burnett Riverside Motel - BUNDABERG

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Thursday, May 31, 2012 - Gunabul Homestead - GYMPIE

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For further information or to RSVP, please contact Vikki Evans on (07) 4169 0720 or email: vikki.evans@bmrg.org.au

Fire Management Forum - Back to Basics

Exploring the latest ideas in fire management with a focus on traditional Indigenous fire management practices, the Fire Forum has plenty to offer those interested in the use of fire as a landscape management tool.

Guest speaker is Dr Garry Cook from CSIRO who will be presenting the latest research into Indigenous fire management practice and the reduction of Greenhouse gas emissions in the Northern territory.

Where: The Brolga Theatre - Maryborough

When: Thursday May 23, 2012

For a Forum flyer, please click Here

For more information or to RSVP, please contact Vikki Evans on (07) 4169 0720 or email vikki.evans@bmrg.org.au

Coastal Community Forum

BMRG is hosting a Coastal Community Forum on sea turtles and coastal vegetation rehabilitation.

A range of topics will be covered by the day's presenters such as;