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Managing river country for beef cattle production in the Maranoa catchmentWebsite/ReportProject leadQueensland Government (DAF)
Queensland Murray Darling Association PartnershipsAustralian Government (Caring for our Country program)
Landholder IndustriesOther
ActivitiesOn-ground work
Case study typeQueensland Wetlands Program (QWP) management case study
Funding sourceAustralian Government (Caring for our Country program)
Landholder Funding amount(not documented)
In-kind contribution(not documented)
Start date(not documented)
End dateOngoing
SummaryWoodlands is a 30,000ha former sheep property that was purchased by Mr Ken Symes in 2004 to run cattle. The property is located in the Mulga Lands of south-west Queensland. The Maranoa River traverses the property. The property was in poor condition at purchase because of overgrazing and to improve production the landowner sought better management of pastures through strategic fencing, providing off-stream watering to restrict access to the riparian zone, re-seeding mixed forage species and better grazing management. All fencing that crossed the river was removed.
BenefitsRestricting stock access to the riparian zone has improved water quality and stock have gained weight from having cleaner water and less distance to travel for water now that the off-stream watering points have been established. The on-ground works undertaken have been of economic benefit to the farm.
LessonThe landowner has learnt that the various wetlands he has on his property, including Murphy’s Lagoon and a number of grassy swamps, help support production during drought.
Reference IDManaging river country for beef cattle production in the Maranoa catchment
Last updated: 16 May 2015 This page should be cited as: Department of Environment, Science and Innovation, Queensland (2015) Managing river country for beef cattle production in the Maranoa catchment, WetlandInfo website, accessed 30 August 2024. Available at: https://wetlandinfo.des.qld.gov.au/wetlands/resources/tools/wetland-project/managing-river-country-for-beef-cattle-production-in-the-maranoa-catchment-7315/ |