News & Updates
Forests for Everyone: a new era for South East Queensland’s native State Forests
Queensland boasts some of the most outstanding natural and living cultural landscapes remaining in the world. Our native forests are incredibly diverse and harbour much of our iconic and endangered wildlife.Greater gliders, […] Read more
Taking refuge: More funding needed for QLD’s unsung nature heroes
As the Queensland Budget is just around the corner, we want to share with you a story about Protect Beautiful Queensland supporters Andrew and Gabriela, reminding us why funding for nature isn’t […] Read more
Queensland’s Ecotourism Future Needs National Park Investment and Strong Leadership
Statement04/06/2025 The Protect Beautiful Queensland alliance has welcomed the Queensland Government’s commitment to expanding the state’s conservation estate, but warned that ambition must be matched with appropriate funding and the timely delivery […] Read more
$250 Million Boost Can Improve Conservation, Support Farmers and Open Up Parts of Australia Few Have Seen
MEDIA RELEASE Today’s $250 million federal funding announcement for protected areas has the potential to expand public access to nature, strengthen conservation efforts, and bolster Australia’s ecotourism credentials ahead of the 2032 […] Read more
Strengthening Protected Areas for a Sustainable Tourism Future
Summary Queensland’s protected areas, including national parks, are central to the state’s tourism strategy. These landscapes attract millions of visitors annually, generate billions in economic activity, and support thousands of jobs, particularly […] Read more
A storm in a beer can, what’s happening on the Cape & Summer Stickers
Weclome to the start of February! Hard to believe we’re already one month down, but we hope you’ve had time to enjoy Queensland’s natural beauty over the festive season. Our crew got […] Read more
What the Change in Government Means for Environmental Action
The Protect Beautiful Queensland (PBQ) alliance is pleased to welcome the Crisafulli Government’s suite of commitments to protect nature. Inherent to the privilege of leading Queensland is the responsibility to safeguard its […] Read more
A million more hectares for Queensland conservation
Since the beginning of July, Queensland has added the equivalent of a small European country to its conservation area. More than a million hectares has been protected in Australia’s most naturally diverse […] Read more
Pew welcomes government review of Queensland forests, calls for more protection.
BRISBANE – The Pew Charitable Trusts welcomed the Queensland government’s announcement today that they will undertake a comprehensive statewide assessment of biodiversity values across the state’s unique forests, woodlands, and savannahs over […] Read more
New national parks welcomed as logging winds up in south east Queensland
Environment Minister Leanne Linard began the process to transition some 12,000 hectares of state forest to national or conservation park in parliament on Friday (June 14). Areas that will soon be protected […] Read more
