2. Photo: John Augusteyn 2011 Tracks & Trails Conference QLD State of the Trails 2011 Tracks & Trails Conference QLD State of the Trails
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5. Since December, floods and cyclones have damaged tracks, campgrounds, roads and other infrastructure in Queensland’s parks Girraween NP
6. Worst floods in decades affect half the state + Category 5 cyclone sweeps across the northern part of the state Recipe for disaster Tully Heads
7. 50% of Queensland’s 279 national parks were closed or partly closed by flooding or Cyclone Yasi * Significant biodiversity values inundated by flooding (1-20 Jan 2011) Park entrance, Girraween NP
9. Flooding across central, southern and western Queensland in December/January closed parks and damaged park roads, tracks and infrastructure Bill Goebel bridge, Girraween NP
29. Fruit has been dropped by helicopter and placed at feeding stations
30. Remote sensor cameras have been installed at feeding stations to monitor how the birds are using the stations and watch for dog and wild pig activity
43. QPWS Priorities Reinstate infrastructure, access and fire and pest management programs on QPWS managed protected areas Support and facilitate recovery of disaster-affected nature refuges An overview:
47. Milestones – Park Infrastructure Environmental Line of Reconstruction – Activity Report Aug. Timeframe Status Planning NDRRA Applications prepared. June 11 40% Response Phase Initial clean up for access and assessment July 11 87% Identify & assess key tourism & recreation sites / facilities May 11 161 sites identified Engage with tourism & recreation stakeholders July 11 In progress Recovery Phase Restoration works completed March 13 6% Mitigation Phase Assessment of future damage mitigation options completed June 13 40% End Recovery Activity Project variations submitted Completion reports submitted Asset management records updated June 13 0% 0% 4%
